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Week 16 rooting guide for Cowboys fans

After two straight losses, the Cowboys’ comeback story has all but ended. While still technically alive in the NFC playoff race, it would take near-impossible circumstances for Dallas to worm their way back into the tournament. Given that, our rooting guides will now focus on the much more realistic impact that these final weeks have […]

Cowboys injuries: DaRon Bland, CeeDee Lamb still not practicing

On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys practiced again where it’s business as usual with a game against the Los Angeles Chargers coming up. Here’s where the Cowboys are regarding injuries.  The Cowboys’ secondary is banged up once again this week, as many of their defensive backs are on the injury report. DaRon Bland (foot) did not […]

Cowboys analytics roundup: This season is over, but the future looks bright

The Cowboys aren’t mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, but they effectively are. It’s even probable that they’ll be officially eliminated before they take the field for their next game. That means the rest of the season is going to consist of evaluations for the players and coaches. It may seem weird to say given the […]

3 questions after Cowboys’ loss to Vikings

It’s been a roller-coaster ride since the Cowboys’ bye week. After three weeks of raised hopes and expectations, it’s come crashing down after two ugly losses. This is a team struggling for answers, so it’s a good time to look at some of the bigger questions. While the Chargers are still on deck for Sunday, […]

Cowboys news: Starters will play until season’s end

Dak Prescott and starters will remain in for Cowboys even if playoff hopes die – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram The Cowboys won’t pull their main players no matter the outcome for the remainder of the season. As the Dallas Cowboys cling to the smallest of playoff hopes (less than one-percent odds after Sunday’s loss […]

Hot Schotts: A staffing decision looms for Cowboys head coach

The tide is turning, though not in a good way. The Cowboys’ latest loss has all but eliminated them from the postseason. The Vikings had been eliminated hours before kickoff, but it didn’t stop them from winning in Dallas. The worst part is that J.J. McCarthy, the de facto rookie quarterback who has struggled mightily […]

Cowboys injuries: Quinnen Williams, DaRon Bland DNP

Reality is starting to set in. After the Dallas Cowboys lost yet another home game to a lesser opponent, the Cowboys are starting to realize that their window to make the postseason in 2025 is closing. The franchise still has to evaluate their roster over the final three games of the season, regardless of whether […]

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Cowboys survey: Is there any optimism moving forward?

There’s not much left to root for in the Dallas Cowboys 2025 season. Sure, there is the mathematical possibility of making the playoffs, but the reality is that the season is effectively over and Cowboys Nation turns its lonely eyes to the draft and… free agency? Well, at least the draft part. We’re going to […]

Cowboys survey: Is there any optimism moving forward?

There’s not much left to root for in the Dallas Cowboys 2025 season. Sure, there is the mathematical possibility of making the playoffs, but the reality is that the season is effectively over and Cowboys Nation turns its lonely eyes to the draft and… free agency? Well, at least the draft part. We’re going to […]

Rookie battleground: Cowboys vs. Chargers breakdown for draft picks/UDFAs

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 Week 15 tape against Minnesota looked as though he was a stabilizing force. In pass protection, […]

Matt Eberflus didn’t give the Cowboys any advantage against the NFC North

The Matt Eberflus experiment with the Dallas Cowboys sounds like it’s reaching a crossroads moment to end the season. During his weekly interview with Shan & RJ of 105.3 The Fan, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was particularly blunt with how disappointed he’s been with the defense this season. Ever since Week 2, when the Cowboys […]

2025 NFL Week 16: Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Chargers

The Dallas Cowboys are at home once again this week and this time playing host to the Los Angeles Chargers. They are still in search of their first win since Thanksgiving Day, putting themselves in an even more intense bind relative to their playoff aspirations. In order for the Cowboys to reach the playoffs they […]

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BTB Wednesday Discussion: Who should be the Cowboys DC in 2026?

The Dallas Cowboys have a problem. That is putting it lightly. Defense has been an issue from just about the start of the season for the Cowboys. Football is a team sport and the offense has fallen short in certain moments as well, but it is hard to argue that a more proper defense would […]

Cowboys news: The mystery around Trevon Diggs remains unsolved

What is going on with Trevon Diggs and the Dallas Cowboys? – Todd Archer, ESPN.com Will Trevon Diggs ever suit up again as a member of the Dallas Cowboys? It’s a simple question: What is going on with Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs? Late last week, Diggs said he expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings after a two-month absence […]

Cowboys roundtable discussion: Playoff chances, Matt Eberflus, and the Chargers game

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 Sean Martin, Jess Haynie and Tom Ryle.  The Cowboys have to win out, the Eagles have to lose out for Dallas to make the playoffs. Do we see […]

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9 coaches who would make the Cowboys defense better in 2026

After Sunday night’s loss to the Vikings, the Cowboys are all but eliminated from the playoffs. Dak Prescott even admitted as much. Understandably, all the ire has turned to Matt Eberflus yet again, and Jerry Jones even seemed to make room for the possibility of making a defensive coordinator change once the season wraps up. […]

Cowboys 2025 rookie report: Rookie class feel the heat against Minnesota

The Dallas Cowboys hopes of making the playoffs faded dramatically this week after the loss at home against Minnesota. In a game where trench warfare became all too easy for the Vikings, the final result was forged along the lines. How did the rookie class for Dallas perform during the Week 15 clash? Let’s dive […]

Dallas Cowboys Discussion: Who do you blame the most? Why?

The Dallas Cowboys are all but eliminated from playoff contention in 2025, and if the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Jayden Daniels-less Washington Commanders on Saturday, then they officially will be next time they take the field themselves. Given that Christmas is still over a week away, it is a tough pill to swallow. We are […]