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Cowboys roundtable discussion: Chip Kelly, playoff odds, and Quinnen Williams

Every week, we gather to discuss the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have David Howman, Sean Martin, and Jess Haynie.  How should Dallas handle Chip Kelly’s tempo offense? Mike: Limiting explosive plays is the first order of business. Stress the Raiders protection […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Cowboys bye week self-scouting: What went wrong in recent losses

The Cowboys first game after the bye week will be against the Las Vegas Raiders. A loss would be the Cowboys’ third straight, and back-to-back in the spotlight of Monday Night Football. A win and the Cowboys can hold on to their dwindling playoff push hopes. To conclude a self scouting exercise we’ve been doing […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

Cowboys news: Team holds vigil, grieve together for Marshawn Kneeland

‘Stronger together’: Cowboys aren’t moving on, but moving forward after emotional week – Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News Dallas looks to remain focused after tragic loss of Marshawn Kneeland. FRISCO — Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott stood in a locker room Nov. 6 that wasn’t his own, speaking with a heavy heart and something on his mind. Prescott […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith continues to do great work off the field

Emmitt Smith is among the greatest Dallas Cowboys of all-time. The NFL’s All-Time Leading Rusher, three-time Super Bowl Champion, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Ring of Honor Member. Emmitt did just about everything that you can throughout his career in the NFL. Heck, he even had success competitively outside of the league on Dancing […]

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Despite the results, the Cowboys front office keeps trying to improve the team

It’s been a bumpy season for the Dallas Cowboys. The team had big expectactions coming into the year, despite taking on a new coaching staff. The front office was very active this offseason adding several new players to the team. Even though they remained frugal in free agency, the were aggressive in other means, orchestrating […]

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Cowboys news: The defense is getting a much-needed boost

Overshown, Revel activated from IR by Cowboys – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com The reinforcements Jerry Jones talked about are finally coming for the Dallas Cowboys. The loss of Marshawn Kneeland will be felt into the halls of Forever, but the Dallas Cowboys must slowly find their way forward as they prepare to visit the Las Vegas […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Cowboys activate DeMarvion Overshown from PUP, Shavon Revel from NFI

The Dallas Cowboys made two huge moves at the trade deadline last week, hoping to bolster their defense. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson are both now in Dallas via trade and are anticipating making their debut Monday night against the Raiders. But they’re not the only defenders that will be added to […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Rookie battleground: Cowboys vs. Raiders breakdown for draft picks

Each week we dive into each team’s rookie class and compare how they stack up against each other. (Grades for each player are the overall offensive or defensive grade handed out by PFF.com) Dallas Cowboys Tyler Booker (OG) First Round Booker’s tape against Arizona looked like grown-up guard play in a chaotic night. The Cardinals threw their […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

3 free agents Cowboys should consider signing after the trade deadline

Prior to the 2025 NFL trade deadline the Dallas Cowboys added linebacker Logan Wilson and also pulled off a blockbuster trade to acquire defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. Both of these moves were an attempt to upgrade their porous defense both for the present and the future. These are two savvy moves that will hopefully pay […]

2 months ago | 1 read

2025 NFL Week 11 Power Rankings: Dallas Cowboys stay still after bye week

The first half of the season was forgettable for the Dallas Cowboys as they have a 3-5-1 record to show for their work. It is clear that they have ambitions of a second half boom as they traded for Logan Wilson and Quinnen Williams, but whether or not those and other reinforcements can save everything […]

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Cowboys 2026 Draft: Figuring out the top target positions during the bye

Dallas moved on from Micah Parsons in late August, bringing back two first-rounders and Pro Bowl nose tackle Kenny Clark. This past week they doubled down by trading for All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. They also added linebacker Logan Wilson at the deadline. The offensive line had a re-tool with 2025 first-rounder Tyler Booker stepping […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Cowboys news: Stephen Jones on the expected help coming back at safety

Stephen Jones said the Cowboys are getting a defensive ‘quarterback’ back, and no one is talking about it – Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Sports The Cowboys have really struggled at safety all season. Will getting Malik Hooker back help at all? Hooker was placed on Injured Reserve in early October after he suffered a […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Monday Night Football live discussion: Eagles at Packers

For a game not involving the Cowboys, this one is probably among the most interesting for Dallas fans. NFC East rival Philadelphia battle a Micah Parsons-led Green Bay squad. Playoff and draft implications all rolled into one. This is an open thread for game chat.

2 months ago | 2 reads

Cowboys playoff picture: Dallas must reach 9 wins in all likelihood for chance

The Dallas Cowboys are 3-5-1 and spent the bye week recharging and replenishing. The latter is particularly true as Logan Wilson and Quinnen Williams joined the fold. With players like DeMarvion Overshown and Shavon Revel set to make their season debuts at some point soon, it isn’t unfair to say that things are going to […]

2 months ago | 7 reads

Cowboys bye week self-scouting: What went wrong in 3 early-season losses

Losing is never fun, but it is a far better teacher than winning when it comes to the National Football League. The Dallas Cowboys have an entirely new coaching staff in 2025 under first-year and first-time head coach Brian Schottenheimer. To say consistency is not a strong suit of this year’s team would be an […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

2025 NFL Week 11: Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders

The Dallas Cowboys are in uncharted waters this week as they are visiting the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. While the Cowboys have played the Raiders in Las Vegas in the preseason before, this will mark the former’s first-ever regular season trip to Sin City. While the Cowboys are doing something for the […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Cowboys are favored heading into MNF matchup with Raiders

The Dallas Cowboys’ bye week is closing and they now return to prep for a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. The Cowboys record, 3-5-1, obviously didn’t move over the weekend. The Las Vegas Raiders played on Thursday night, and lost to the Denver Broncos 10-7. The Raiders are 2-7 on […]

3 months ago | 3 reads