The blog breaks down the stats ahead of the Dallas Cowboys’ home game against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 30, 2026. Dallas (3‑4) rides a dominant rushing performance by Javonte Williams—155 yards on 25 carries and a season‑high 204 total rushing yards—while Dak Prescott logged 212 passing yards and CeeDee Lamb added two TDs. Arizona (2‑5) managed only 94 rush yards, 272 passing yards, and struggled in the red zone (1‑5) and on third down (5‑17), with QB Jacoby Brissett sacked three times. The Cardinals’ defense ranks 28th against the run but 8th against the pass, giving Dallas a clear advantage. With a –66 point differential and most losses being blowouts, the Cowboys enter as seven‑point favorites and aim to control the game early with their ground game.
Williams had 12 sacks and was a first-team All-Pro with the Jets in 2022, and he said Thursday he has the teammates and scheme in Dallas to get back there.
Fourteen straight games of giving up 20 or more points is not the kind of streak you put on a banner. It is, however, the longest active run in the NFL and the longest in franchise history, and it has hung over the Dallas Cowboys all season. Dallas can score, and sometimes it looks like […]
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The Minnesota Wild have put forward what insiders call the strongest offer for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, who has publicly demanded a trade and is sitting out under a suspension without pay. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff is reluctant to accept the deal, hoping a rival—such as Carolina, Dallas or another contender—will raise the bid. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan notes that while other teams like Washington and Utah are on Larkin’s approved list, they have not made active offers, leaving Minnesota as the clear frontrunner. The Wild’s package includes high‑value future assets and young talent, aligning with Larkin’s desire for a competitive environment and a chance to play alongside Kirill Kaprizov.
The Cowboys ran for 204 yards at Philadelphia on Monday, and the Eagles did not record a tackle for loss in the 38-21 Dallas win.
Dallas Stars pending UFA Jason Robertson would like to extend, but he may not be in a rush, as he wouldn't have any trade protection until July.
Dallas Stars pending UFA Jason Robertson would like to extend, but he may not be in a rush, as he wouldn't have any trade protection until July.
After being waived by the Dallas Mavericks, 35‑year‑old forward/center Dwight Powell is set to sign a one‑year deal with Turkish EuroLeague powerhouse Fenerbahçe, according to BasketNews. Powell, who spent 12 seasons and 763 games with the Mavs, averaged 6.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 60.5% shooting over his career, but fell to a reserve role last year (3.3 PPG, 4.1 RPG). The move puts him on a team that reached the EuroLeague Final Four three straight years and won the 2025 title, joining former NBA players like Shane Larkin and Talen Horton‑Tucker.
Arizona sacked Prescott 5 times in a 27-17 win at AT&T Stadium last November, and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis still calls the Cardinals' defense.
Dak Prescott says the Cowboys’ 38-21 victory over Philadelphia on Oct. 28 was a deliberate shift back to a run‑first identity after two weeks of being “not committed enough” to the ground game. Dallas ran 38 carries for 204 yards, highlighted by Javonte Williams’ career‑high 155 yards and a touchdown – the first 150‑yard rush by a Cowboy since 2018. Prescott also improved his passing, tossing 212 yards and three touchdowns with no picks, after two consecutive loss‑laden outings. Offensive coordinator Klayton Adams and the unit aim to cement this run‑focused approach heading into a Sunday matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Gen Stats gave Pickens' 21-yard touchdown at Philadelphia a 14.9% completion probability, the most improbable catch of the season, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
With the Raiders sliding from a 3‑0 start to a four‑game losing streak, trade talk intensifies around five-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. Reported by Jason La Canfora, teams are reportedly willing to part with two future first‑round picks for the 29‑year‑old pass rusher. The most likely suitors include the Dallas Cowboys, still thin on sacks; the Jacksonville Jaguars, a 4‑2 dark‑horse with extra Day‑3 picks; the Detroit Lions, seeking to pair Crosby with Aidan Hutchinson; the New York Giants, who sit atop the NFC East with 21 sacks; and the Buffalo Bills, who need defensive help after a 5‑1 start. Each franchise weighs price versus need as Las Vegas decides whether to move its star edge‑rusher.
The Mavericks host the unbeaten Rockets Friday night in the first NBA Cup group game, just nine days after a 128‑110 loss that exposed Dallas’ transition‑defense woes. Houston, 5‑0 for the first time since 2014‑15, dominated the second quarter of the opener with a 38‑12 run, led by Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. (30 points each) and a strong fast‑break showing. Dallas, now 3‑2, will look to improve after a shaky second‑quarter performance (4‑of‑19 shooting, 0‑of‑14 from three) and a 30‑point halftime deficit. Coach Dusty May emphasizes fixing communication and transition defense, while Kyrie Irving returns after 597 days, scoring 15. Key injuries: Naji Marshall questionable, Santi Aldama doubtful.
Monday night’s Week 7 NFL showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles eclipsed Game 3 of the Brewers‑Rays World Series, drawing 18.8 million viewers versus the baseball game’s 8.33 million. The NFL‑football broadcast led by over 10 million more households, tying the Buccaneers‑Lions game as the most‑watched Monday Night Football of the ESPN era. Despite both teams entering 4‑8, the rivalry attracted one of the season’s highest audiences, while MLB saw a sharp decline from its opening games. The ratings gap underscores the NFL’s dominance in head‑to‑head TV battles.
Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams credited Lamb with a feel for making an assignment his own, and Lamb said he wants to keep his coaches' jobs simple.
Zaccharie Risacher is bringing strong defense, effective scoring, and high energy for the Dallas Mavericks. These are all things that the team needs from him.
Seven games into his rookie season, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon proves he can handle a bigger workload. With DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks sidelined, Lemon posted seven catches, 194 yards and his first NFL touchdown in a 21-20 lead over Dallas, leading the team with 39 yards after catch and 98 YAC total. Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion praised Lemon’s confident hands, route running and ability to create extra yardage. Drafted 20th overall after the Eagles traded up with the Cowboys, Lemon’s target share has risen from nine in the first three weeks to 27, suggesting a growing role in the Eagles’ offense.
The Dallas Cowboys aim to extend their recent win streak in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals, who upset them 27‑17 last season. Key battles include RB Javonte Williams, fresh off a 155‑yard, one‑touchdown performance against the Eagles, versus a Cardinals run defense that ranks 23rd and allows 126.3 yards per game. The Cowboys' secondary will test All‑Pro TE Trey McBride, who logged 10 catches for 111 yards and a TD versus Denver, while rookie safety Caleb Downs may be tasked with coverage. Meanwhile, rumors link Cardinals OLB Josh Sweat to a possible trade, adding intrigue to his matchup with rookie RT Terence Steele.
The Rangers’ prospects are battling through the Arizona Fall League as the Surprise Saguaros sit 12‑8, a half‑game behind the Peoria Javelinas. Top prospect Sebastian Walcott posts a .300/.362/.460 line with five doubles and nine steals in 56 PA, while fellow speedster Paxton Kling matches his stolen‑base total and slashes .326/.446/.413. Catcher Julian Brock shows a .212/.400/.273 line, and second‑baseman Casey Cook posts a .136/.457/.136 line with 11 walks. Pitching is tougher: Mason McConnaughey has 7 runs in 11.1 innings, Jacob Johnson 10 runs in nine innings, J’Briell Easley 6 runs in 5.2 innings, and Jesus Gamez 8 runs in 3.2 innings.
The Houston Rockets may not be looking for a blockbuster trade anytime soon, with Fred VanVleet’s successful return from a torn ACL giving the organization another reason to remain patient with its current roster. Houston has opened the 2026-27 season 5-0 ahead of Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, and ESPN’s Tim […]
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The Cardinals have had the Cowboys' number. Can that continue?
Clint Hurdle announced on October 30, 2026 that he is leaving the Colorado Rockies after more than 20 years with the club. Hurdle, who joined the Rockies as a minor‑league hitting instructor in 1994, rose to major‑league hitting coach in 1997, became manager in 2002 and led the 2007 "Rocktober" surge that propelled Colorado to its lone World Series appearance. After stints with the Rangers, the Pittsburgh Pirates (2011‑2019) and a return to Colorado as special assistant, interim hitting coach (2025) and bench coach, he said his last day will be Oct. 31, 2026 and he is not retiring but "recalculating" his journey.
The Kansas City Chiefs, now 5-1 and leading the AFC West, may consider a late‑season trade for Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowler George Pickens before the Nov. 10 deadline. With injuries and inconsistent production among their receivers, GM Brett Veach has explored options ranging from Jerry Jeudy to Josh Downs, but Pickens offers a true game‑changing talent. Caesars Sportsbook suggests the Chiefs could part with a first‑ and fourth‑round pick plus wideout Xavier Worthy, though the article argues Kansas would likely settle for a second‑rounder in 2027 and a fourth‑rounder in 2028. Dallas, on the franchise tag and fighting for wins in Weeks 8‑9, might entertain a deal if it yields valuable draft capital.
The Dallas Stars try to snap a two‑game losing streak on Halloween as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 p.m. CT on Prime Video. Dallas, 7‑5‑1 overall and 4‑4‑0 at home, dropped 5‑1 to New Jersey and 5‑2 to Montreal, conceding 29 goals in 13 games despite a league‑low 2.0 goals‑against average. Coach Glen Gulutzan stresses the need to improve 5‑on‑5 play after a solid special‑teams effort. Former Stars coach Rick Bowness returns for Columbus, who sits seventh in the Metropolitan at 5‑6‑0. Key players include Dallas forward Valeri Nichushkin (6 points) and Columbus scorer Kent Johnson (7 goals). Injuries sideline several Stars, notably defensemen Kyle Capobianco and Esa Lindell, while Jake Oettinger sits at 6‑3‑1 with three shutouts.
Steelers analyst Matt Gruden credits rookie Samuel with easing the impact of trading cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys. Gruden says Samuel’s emerging play gives first‑year head coach Mike McCarthy confidence in the team’s cornerback depth, despite the loss of Porter. The article examines how Samuel’s performance has mitigated concerns over the Steelers’ secondary and what it means for the roster moving forward.