Week 8 delivered several letdowns across the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings managed just 15 points and 266 yards against the Detroit Lions, failing to break the 400‑yard mark and leaving the offense under scrutiny ahead of their Buffalo Bills showdown. Atlanta Falcons rookie QB Michael Penna Jr. struggled in heavy rain, completing only 8 of 24 passes for 125 yards and throwing four interceptions in a loss to the Buccaneers. The Cleveland Browns’ offensive line collapsed, allowing Deshaun Watson eight sacks in a 21‑point defeat to the Steelers. Dallas Cowboys recorded a season‑low 261 yards versus the Cardinals, while the Kansas City Chiefs missed a critical 54‑yard field goal by Harrison Butker and surrendered a lead to lose to Denver. These five disappointments set the tone for Week 9.
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The Mavericks list Caleb Martin as available (right thumb splint) for Monday’s 7 p.m. CT clash with the Sacramento Kings, while Kyrie Irving remains questionable after left‑knee injury management. Santi Aldama is doubtful, and Dereck Lively II, Tarik Biberović and Sergio De Larrea are out. Notably, Naji Marshall, previously questionable with illness, is cleared to suit up. Dallas sits 4‑2, riding a three‑game winning streak after a 116‑111 win over Houston, where Irving poured 35 points and extended his free‑throw streak to 55. Coach Dusty May emphasizes rotating heroes as the team battles injury setbacks.
Kyrie Irving pours 35 points, including 16 in the fourth, to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 116-111 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday. Daniel Gafford compares Irving’s clutch performance to re‑watching a favorite movie, noting the excitement of his return after a 19‑month layoff. Irving is now averaging 21.4 points on 52.7% shooting and 39% from three in his first five games, while the Mavericks, fresh off a three‑game winning streak, aim to fine‑tune rebounding, energy and turnovers. The team faces the Sacramento Kings Monday, with Irving listed as questionable due to a left‑knee issue.
Coach Brian Schotteheimer’s Dallas Cowboys suffered another brutal loss in Week 8, this time at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys as owner Jerry Jones made a disgusted, NSFW two-word statement. Caleb Downs was ruled out with a concussion as Dallas lost a rookie star, on a day when tight end Jake Ferguson was also […]
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After a 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8, owner Jerry Jones publicly reprimanded several Cowboys players while defending head coach Brian Schoutenheimer. Jones hinted at possible roster moves before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, though he offered no names. The defeat dropped Dallas to 3-5, hurting their NFC East chances as the Giants sit on a bye. Missed field goals and a late Cardinals touchdown sealed the upset, leaving the Cowboys' future lineup and coaching stability in question.
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, tied for fifth in the NBA with 2.0 blocks per game, declares his goal to lead the league in rim protection. He emphasizes vocal leadership as the team’s defensive captain, helping Dallas rank second in blocks (6.8 per game). Gafford also highlights his prized screen‑setting and pick‑and‑roll chemistry with rookie Cooper Flagg, while noting his own offensive efficiency—8.5 points on 70% shooting and 7 rebounds in 23.3 minutes. The article previews his next matchup against Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings on Monday at 7 p.m. CT.
Dallas Mavericks may get a boost soon as forward Naji Marshall returns from illness, impressing coach Dusty May during Sunday practice. Marshall, who averaged 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists in the first three games, could rejoin a squad that has won three straight without him. Meanwhile, recent trade acquisition Santi Aldale — coming off right‑knee surgery from the Memphis Grizzlies where he posted career‑high 14.0 points and 6.7 rebounds — is nearing his season debut, according to May. Teammate Daniel Gafford says he can’t wait to play alongside Aldale. The Mavs finish their three‑game homestand on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings at 7 p.m. CT, with the final injury report set to confirm Marshall’s status.
Dallas Mavericks rank second in the league with opponents shooting just 29.7% from three and allowing the fewest threes (10.5 per game) after six weeks. Coach Dusty May credits the surge to "intensity" and quicker ball contests rather than new schemes, noting the team’s effort to foul fewer jump shooters. Rookie Zaccharie Risacher stands out, posting 2.0 steals and 1.7 blocks per game – second‑most combined in the NBA – while his conditioning and speed fuel the perimeter defense. May also highlights the impact of increased physicality on ball handlers, which has spurred more pickups and turnovers, and notes incremental offensive gains as the squad learns to exploit its stars' drawing power.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May says his team will focus on developing winning habits rather than the Sacramento Kings’ 0-6 record. After a gritty win over the Houston Rockets, May praised the Mavericks’ resilience and warned they must stay consistent against a Kings squad that boasts Domantas Sabonis (15.8 rpg, 16.0 pts), Zach LaVine (23.5 pts), De’Andre Hunter and Precious Achiuwa. May also highlighted rookie Darius Acuff, who is averaging 26.3 points and 6.3 assists, and noted fellow Arkansan Daniel Gafford’s respect for the talent. The matchup is the Mavericks’ first as favorites, presenting a new puzzle to solve.
The Arizona Cardinals put together a hilarious troll post after beating the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
The Battle Red Blog preview highlights the upcoming Sunday Night Football clash between the Philadelphia Eagles (2‑5) and Washington Commanders (1‑4‑1) on November 1 at 7:15 p.m. CST in Landover, MD. The post mixes humor about the struggling Houston Texans with a quick game rundown—location, broadcast options, and a tongue‑in‑cheek take on “bad football” being entertaining. It also notes the Eagles’ recent touchdown by Saquon Barkley against the Cowboys on Oct 26.
After injuries to Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight in the first half, the Cardinals needed everything they could get out of Allgeier.
Brian Schottenheimer has struggled to put the pieces together since taking over as the Dallas Cowboys' head coach, but quarterback Dak Prescott doesn't think it's fair to put all the blame on him.
Trey McBride mocks Cowboys first-rounder after making a catch.
Just when things start to make sense in the NFL, something like Week 8 happens. Baker Mayfield doesn't complete a pass, but the Buccaneers win, while the Dallas
Cowboys Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, when asked how the team lost their offensive identity as a physical running team since they returned the same coaches and players from 2025: “I don’t think we’re necessarily struggling creating it; we know what we want to be. When you’ve got the weapons, when you’ve got the talent that […]
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The Dallas Cowboys fell 33-30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals, exposing three key flaws. First, the defense showed flashes—forcing a punt, a goal‑line stand, and an early interception—but couldn’t sustain pressure, yielding four straight touchdowns in the fourth quarter and a game‑winning field goal in OT. Second, the run‑heavy offense, still led by Brian Schottenheimer, managed 30 points and a balanced 50/50 pass‑run ratio, yet failed to capitalize on early leads, letting the Cardinals rally from a 24‑10 deficit. Finally, the lingering “Cardinals curse” persisted as Dallas surrendered a 13‑point lead with under four minutes left, confirming the 2026 squad’s inability to close out games.
Sunday’s NFL roundup delivers drama across the league: the Ravens lose both Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley to injuries, forcing undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano into his first regular‑season start as Baltimore trails 36‑10 to Buffalo. Detroit’s win over Minnesota sparks outrage over questionable officiating and sees linebacker Jack Campbell carted off with a neck injury, while the Lions limp to a 19‑15 victory. Tampa Bay makes history as the first team since 1974 to win without a completed pass, shutting out Atlanta 16‑0 despite linebacker YaYa Diaby’s knee question. Jacksonville bursts open with a 98‑yard opening touchdown and beats Indianapolis 42‑7. Meanwhile, Dallas falls 33‑30 in OT to Arizona after a bizarre fumble‑return TD, and the Buccaneers notch a rare defensive‑driven shutout.
The banged-up Wilson finished Sunday's win with eight catches for 111 yards.
The Arizona Cardinals needed a jolt on offense after benching quarterback Jacoby Brissett. So Gardner Minshew lit a fire in leading the Cards over the Dallas Cowboys in overtime. Minshew carried his emotions postgame too in leading the upset at AT&T Stadium. And delivered this motivational speech bound to resonate with Cardinal fans back in […]
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The Dallas Cowboys faced a 33-30 loss against the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 8 matchup, and it came with an injury setback. Dak Prescott‘s offense can now face a depth issue at tight end, as Dallas is dealing with injuries at the position. And now, losing a major player in its passing attack can […]
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The Arizona Cardinals rallied to defeat the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 in overtime on Week 8, snapping Dallas's 14‑point fourth‑quarter lead. Owner Jerry Jones publicly vented his frustration, slamming a table and declaring he won’t fire head coach Brian Schottenheimer mid‑season, recalling his regrettable firing of Wade Phillips. The Cowboys fall to 3‑5, tied for the worst record in the NFC, and face the 2‑6 Indianapolis Colts next as the trade deadline approaches. Jones hinted the team may still make moves, but a coaching change is off the table for now.
Jerry Jones is not going to sleep a wink on Sunday night. The Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager combusted after watching his team implode in AT&T Stadium. An ugly home loss to the Arizona Cardinals significantly damaged the franchise’s playoff chances last November, and almost a year later, it suffers the same devastating […]
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The Texas Rangers have declined the 2027 mutual options for DH Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka, and RHP Jakob Junis, making all three free agents and saving about $30.5 million. Pederson, who posted a .235/.329/.487 line with 26 homers in 2026, opted out of his $18.5 million option after a season limited to the DH role. Higashioka’s two‑year, $13.5 million deal includes a $7 million option for 2027, while Junis, who recorded a 2.80 ERA before the All‑Star break, also had his option removed. The moves align with Rangers president Chris Young’s push for a younger, more dynamic roster, leaving the club’s 2027 payroll around $170 million.