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2025 NFL Week 17: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day, the penultimate game of the season for both teams. Christmas is on a Thursday here in 2025 and it marks the fourth game that Dallas will have played on a Thursday specifically. There truly is no rest for the weary in the […]

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4 reasons why the Chargers turned the lights out on the Cowboys 

New week, same result. Even with the Dallas Cowboys being eliminated from the postseason, the hope was that the team could find some positives in the last few weeks of the 2025 season. Unfortunately, that didn’t really happen on Sunday. The Cowboys suffered another crushing loss at home, and quarterback Dak Prescott watched the final […]

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10 thoughts on the Cowboys 34-17 loss to the Chargers

The Dallas Cowboys lost again. For those keeping track, that’s three straight. It wasn’t all that long ago when we were crossing our fingers that this team could fight its way back into playoff contention. Alas, those carrots are cooked. While the game teased us with the belief we might see something good, it eventually […]

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Pride turns out to not be enough as Cowboys fall into same bad habits

The Cowboys knew they’d likely be in this situation. After their last loss, Dak Prescott admitted their playoff odds were all but extinguished, even though Dallas wouldn’t be officially eliminated until Saturday. Prescott spoke about playing for pride and wanting to finish the season strong even if the postseason was no longer an option. Perhaps […]

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Cowboys news: Jerry Jones sells an optimistic future after missing playoffs

Jerry Jones: Cowboys ‘underachieved’ in 2025 but bullish on future – Todd Archer, ESPN The Cowboys owner is always selling. But Jones does not believe that the Cowboys are far from making an extended postseason run. “We’ve got a team that I think has got a top future, as far as next year’s concerned,” Jones […]

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Cowboys are pretty big favorites over the Commanders in Week 17

When an NFL season reaches the point that this one has for the Dallas Cowboys, ginning up some enthusiasm can be tough. Unless you are actively rooting against the team in hopes of getting a higher draft pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. At this point, that does give you something […]

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Brian Schottenheimer: Tyler Smith will remain at left tackle for rest of season

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, but they did so with something interesting happening along the offensive line. Tyler Smith played left tackle. We joke about the names along the offensive line so to be clear we are saying it again. Tyler Smith played left tackle, as in the normal […]

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about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Cowboys vs. Chargers: The good, the bad, and ugly from Week 16

The Dallas Cowboys entered the Week 16 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers with nothing to play for after the Philadelphia Eagles victory over the Washington Commanders officially eliminated them from the playoffs. While the Cowboys seem to make a effort, it was no surprise to see them lose 34-17 to the Chargers Sunday afternoon. […]

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Cowboys vs. Chargers recap: Dallas embarrassed by Los Angeles in 34-17 loss

The Dallas Cowboys began Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers with the knowledge that they were eliminated from playoff contention. That always makes things a bit wonky when it is the case. You could argue that the Cowboys played like they were counting down the quarters for their season to end. Consider that the […]

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Cowboys vs Chargers inactives: Trevon Diggs returns, Quinnen Williams out

The Cowboys were officially eliminated from playoff contention last night, but they still have something to play for against the Chargers: pride. Now, with just under 90 minutes until kickoff, we know who won’t be suiting up for this one. The big name is Quinnen Williams, who suffered a concussion in last week’s game. Williams […]

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Cowboys news: Trevon Diggs activated, DaRon Bland to IR

Cowboys activate CB Trevon Diggs ahead of Chargers game – Staff Writers, ESPN.com With DaRon Bland going on injured reserve, the Cowboys are bringing Trevon Diggs back on the active roster. FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will be on the field for the first time in more than two months. The Cowboys activated Diggs off injured […]

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Dallas Cowboys: Reading between the lines (defense)

In this episode of Between the Lines we flip the attention to the defensive line, where chaos meets strategy. This is where the Cowboys’ games are won and lost so let’s dive in. Interior Defensive Line Osa Odighizuwa  (2025 Stats: 574 Total snaps, 38 Total Tackles, 6 TFL, 43 Pressures, 3 Sack) Grade: 66.8 Solomon Thomas  (2025 […]

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Cowboys fan confidence in this team is shot

Losing is a stinky cologne, to mangle a quote. It permeates all elements of a football franchise and can cover up the slight smell of any success or confidence. That is where the Dallas Cowboys are right now when it comes to the fanbase. There are some definite positives from the 2025 season for the […]

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Sunday will be the last true test in Brian Schottenheimr’s first season

The inaugural season of the Brian Schottenheimer era with the Dallas Cowboys is coming to a close. While there have been many ups and downs, the team sits on the outside looking in for what will likely be their consecutive season missing the playoffs, barring a miracle that even Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson couldn’t […]

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Cowboys likely to activate CB Trevon Diggs from injured reserve

Trevon Diggs appears to be on track to play for the Dallas Cowboys this week. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday morning that Dallas is “likely” to activate Diggs ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. This news comes right after it was reported that fellow cornerback DaRon Bland is likely headed […]

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