The Dallas Mavericks steamroll the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on Nov. 8, 2026, handing Brooklyn its worst loss of the season and dropping the Nets to 2‑8. Cooper Flagg leads Dallas with 20 points, seven assists and four rebounds, while Kyrie Irving manages only nine points on 4‑of‑7 shooting. Brooklyn’s lone double‑digit scorer is Michael Porter Jr. with 16 points. The Nets are out‑rebounded 46‑30 and out‑scored in the paint 64‑40, shooting .385/.287 to Dallas’ .619/.400. Injuries to rookie Mikel Brown Jr. and other missing pieces contribute to the collapse, as the Mavericks build a 30‑point lead by the third quarter.
The Dallas Mavericks thrash the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on Nov. 8, 2026, posting their biggest win margin since 2022. Rookie Cooper Flagg ignites the game with 25 points and 12 assists, while Kyrie Irving adds 21 and Daniel Gafford chips in 18 and three blocks. The Mavericks lead 33-26 after the first quarter and blow it open to a 66-46 halftime lead, eventually cruising to a 37‑point victory. Michael Porter Jr. tops Brooklyn with 19 points, but Dallas’ depth—including bench scoring from Santi Aldama—locks down the win as the Mavs prepare for a back‑to‑back against Indiana.
The Dallas Cowboys edge out the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 on Nov. 8, 2026, handing Indianapolis its fifth straight loss. After the Colts rallied from a 10‑point deficit and took a late lead, Dak Prescott engineered a game‑winning drive, capped by a touchdown in the final minute. Key moments included Caden Curry’s first NFL sack and fumble recovery, Spencer Shrader’s three long field goals (47, 59, 50 yards), and CeeDee Lamb’s dominant performance with 10 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys also struck early with a 45‑yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey and a 44‑yard Lamb TD, while Colts QB Daniel Jones threw for just 50 yards in the first half.
Flournoy beat Ahmad Gardner on the first snap of the final drive, and Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Brian Schottenheimer explained why Dallas went to him.
Williams had 7 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble, and the Colts went three-and-out on 5 of their 14 possessions.
Penalties erased 103 yards of Dallas gains, inactive linebacker DeMarvion Overshown drew a 15-yard flag, and Brian Schottenheimer wants to see every call on film.
Lamb caught 10 passes and a 44-yard touchdown but also lost a fumble on replay, had another touchdown overturned, and was flagged three times.
Williams ran for 101 yards and the winning touchdown, Goodson added 77 against his former team, and Dallas finished with 508 total yards.
Ferguson had a stinger and a knee injury, Locke had another concussion, and Jonathan Mingo and Tyler Goodson played through injuries against Indianapolis.
Dallas improved to 4-5, the 5-2-1 Giants won at Philadelphia, and Prescott credited Jerry Jones' front office two days before the trade deadline.
Dallas let a fourth-quarter lead get away again, then went 65 yards in 29 seconds, and Brian Schottenheimer, Dak Prescott, and Quinnen Williams talked about finishing.
Dak Prescott threw for 335 yards and CeeDee Lamb had 195 receiving yards as Dallas overcame 14 penalties for 153 yards to improve to 4-5.
Christian McCaffrey broke the Super Bowl‑era record for receiving touchdowns by a running back in the 49ers’ 38-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. His 12‑yard catch from Brock Purdy gave him his 37th career receiving TD, surpassing Marshall Faulk and tying him for fifth all‑time among RBs. McCaffrey finished with 18 carries for 68 yards, two rushing scores and two receptions for 19 yards, after recovering from a mild hamstring strain. The win moves San Francisco to 7‑1 atop the NFC as they gear up for a Week 10 showdown with the Dallas Cowboys.
The Golden State Warriors are right to keep Moses Moody out of Kristaps Porzingis trade talks after the latest repots on Sunday night.
During a narrow 20-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys defensive star DeMarvion Overshown, who was listed as inactive, ran onto the field to join a celebration after a forced fumble by Quinnen Williams. Officials flagged him for unsportsmanlike conduct, costing Dallas a 15‑yard penalty that helped the Colts tie the game before eventually losing. The incident highlights concerns about Cowboys culture under head coach Brian Schottenheimer and Overshown’s leadership, especially given his ongoing injury issues.
Jordan Love says his 45‑27 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday may be the best game of his career. The Packers quarterback completed 23 of 29 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns, while receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden each surpassed 160 yards and Love added a rushing score. The win, which followed a dominant Sunday Night Football rout of the Dallas Cowboys, pushes Love to the league lead with 2,618 passing yards and third place with 19 touchdowns, sparking MVP chatter and positioning Green Bay as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
Walker Kessler praised Luka Doncic’s “ridiculous” start to the 2026 season, highlighting a near‑full‑court buzzer‑beater that capped a comeback against Portland. Kessler noted Doncic’s jaw‑dropping 40.1 points per game average—following a 53‑point explosion—and declared him his clear MVP choice. He also credited his own screen for the highlight shot. Coach JJ Redick, after a roster overhaul, praised the team’s early resiliency and collective chemistry, hinting at playoff ambitions. The interview underscores Doncic’s MVP‑type performance and Dallas’s strong start.
Dallas safety P.J. Locke suffers a second consecutive concussion during the Cowboys' Week 9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, prompting prayers from coach Brian Schottenheimer and teammates. Locke, who previously endured a torn plantar fascia and serious spinal issues in 2025, left the field in the fourth quarter after a run play and was helped off barely able to stand. Despite the setback, he posted four tackles and two pass deflections. The Cowboys’ secondary, already shorthanded after rookie Caleb Downs’ concussion, now faces a critical gap as Locke battles recurring injuries in his seventh NFL season.
Jonathan Taylor may be leaving the Indianapolis Colts after the 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, which dropped the team to 2-7. The running back posted 46 rushing yards on 13 carries, caught five passes for 18 yards and fumbled in the fourth quarter. Trade rumors have linked him to several teams, especially the Giants, and the Colts are expected to be sellers before the Tuesday deadline. In post‑game remarks, Taylor thanked Indianapolis fans, praised the city that helped shape him, and said he hopes they know his appreciation. He currently leads the Colts with 656 yards and eight touchdowns this season.
Dak Prescott blasted the Dallas Cowboys’ locker room after a 27‑23 win over the Colts on Nov. 9, calling the 14 offensive penalties – 153 yards – ‘purely unacceptable.’ The team amassed 23 penalties total, a recurring issue highlighted since preseason. Prescott and head coach Brian Schottenheimer stressed the need to curb pre‑snap offsides and unsportsmanlike conducts, especially after an inactive player joined a celebration. Despite the win, Dallas’ offense posted 500+ yards and 335 passing yards from Prescott, who threw two TDs. The article examines whether the Cowboys can cut the flags before they jeopardize future games.
The Dallas Cowboys barely held off the Indianapolis Colts, winning 27-23 after a last‑minute touchdown. A missed 50‑yard field goal by kicker Brandon Aubrey—his 24th attempt from beyond 50 yards this season—sparked concerns, as he’s now 14‑of‑24 (58%) on such kicks, the second‑worst rate among NFL kickers with 15+ attempts. The miss gave the Colts a short field that led to their 23‑20 lead before Dallas rallied. Now that Aubrey has secured the league’s highest‑paid kicker contract, his reliability on long attempts is under intensified scrutiny.
Daniel Gafford has started all nine games, and Morez Johnson Jr. and Cooper Flagg detailed the pick-and-pop looks Santi Aldama gives Dallas.
Opponents are 102-of-330 from three against Dallas, and May said he will not put weight in defensive numbers until 15 to 20 games in.
Victor Wembanyama scored 15 first-quarter points against Dallas on Nov. 4, and Porter is shooting 37.3% from three for 2-7 Brooklyn.
Flagg scored 15 of his 21 points in the third quarter against Utah, and May said Dallas will stay flexible in how it counters defenses.