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Cowboys Point/Counterpoint: Dallas has plenty of mistakes to overcome

Cowboys Point/Counterpoint: Dallas has plenty of mistakes to overcome

Suddenly, the NFC East has become a division nobody wants to win.

After ripping off three straight wins, the Cowboys were positioning themselves for a chance to contend in the division, but they lost on Thursday Night Football to the Lions in a game filled with the kind of errors and miscues that doomed this team earlier in the year.

Then, on Monday night, the Eagles refused to accept the gift their rival had given them. Another inept performance on offense led to a loss to the Chargers, the third loss in a row for Philly. That streak feels likely...

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Cowboys injuries: CeeDee Lamb cleared to play, Tyler Guyton ruled out

Cowboys injuries: CeeDee Lamb cleared to play, Tyler Guyton ruled out

The Dallas Cowboys and their opponent this week, the Minnesota Vikings, are both trying to hold on to slim playoff chances this week. Minnesota is relatively healthy. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are starting to look better as the week has progressed. Here’s who we can expect to see on the field per the final injury report of the week.

CeeDee Lamb (concussion) practiced fully on Friday and cleared the league’s mandated concussion protocol. That’s right! Lamb will be available for the big game this weekend. Jake Ferguson (calf) was limited in today’s practice. However, it has been reported that he will...

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Dallas Cowboys: Reading between the lines (offense)

Dallas Cowboys: Reading between the lines (offense)

Every week, we’re digging into the trenches, offense and defense, because that’s where the real action happens. In this installment, we’re shining a spotlight on the offensive line, who’s holding it down, who’s opening holes for the running backs, and who’s keeping Dak Prescott clean. Let’s get to it.

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Nathan Thomas

(2025 Stats: 281 Total Snaps, 189 Pass Blocks, 13 Pressures, 4 QB Hits, 2 Sacks, 3 Penalties)

Thomas had a long, tough night in Detroit that really frustrated fans. Dallas chased the game while Thomas was the most targeted mismatch on the offensive line. He...

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Cowboys analytics roundup: Still room to improve down the stretch

Cowboys analytics roundup: Still room to improve down the stretch

The Dallas Cowboys had a brief moment where they had tricked everyone into thinking they were becoming some unstoppable force. Reality crashed into them against the Lions on Thursday night, but it doesn’t take away from the positives this team has actually exhibited as of late. Lets dive into the analytics as we prepare for one final playoff push.

The Cowboys are the 19th best team by DVOA, which feels about right. With 14 teams making the playoffs, that means they’re just on the outside of that threshold. It’s worth noting that three of their four remaining opponents all rank...

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BTB Friday Discussion: Who has been the best player on defense this season?

BTB Friday Discussion: Who has been the best player on defense this season?

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night and it is a game that they have to have if they want any hope of staying alive and reaching the playoffs.

One of the things that has helped the Cowboys find life across the second half of this season has been the improved play on the defensive side of the ball. That group struggled last week against the Lions, but they are certainly playing better than the way things were going for the first two months of the year.

Our discussion prompt today is a uique...

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NFC East update: Eagles’ third loss keeps Cowboys hoping

NFC East update: Eagles’ third loss keeps Cowboys hoping

Not much went right for Dallas in Week 14, but the Eagles stopped the bleeding with their Monday night loss to the Chargers. With the Cowboys’ best shot at making the playoffs now clearly in their own division, it’s more important than ever that we dive into the goings on of the NFC East.

Philly’s third-straight loss pulled Cowboys Nation out of a state of mourning, following our own defeat last Thursday to the Detroit Lions. It kept Dallas’ goal of overcoming the Eagles’ two-game lead manageable, especially if Philadelphia’s losing streak is the beginning of a complete second-half collapse....

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Matt Eberflus continues to sabotage DaRon Bland’s season

Matt Eberflus continues to sabotage DaRon Bland’s season

When I look at DaRon Bland’s season, I don’t see a corner who suddenly forgot how to play football. I see a player, and a defense, being square pegs trying to be shoved into round holes.

Bland is a press-man corner, but Matt Eberflus hasn’t been playing him that way, and fans, analysts, and anyone else who knows football sees this, except for the man making millions to coach him.


The Coverage Percentages Show the Massive Failure

I looked up the coverage percentages for the Dallas Cowboys defense, and I was not surprised at all by what I...

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Cowboys news: CeeDee Lamb sounds like he’ll play on Sunday

Cowboys news: CeeDee Lamb sounds like he’ll play on Sunday

CeeDee Lamb gives major update on concussion, status vs. Vikings – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com

CeeDee Lamb looks set to play on Sunday night.

FRISCO, Texas — The moment was a terrifying one for all who watched helplessly as CeeDee Lamb’s helmet banged against the turf at Ford Field last week, the Dallas Cowboys’ All-Pro wide receiver blacking out for a moment as his fingers locked, similar to what was witnessed on multiple occasions by Tua Tagovailoa, and it was immediately known he suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions.

He was immediately removed from the contest...

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Cowboys’ 2025 rookie class fading down the stretch

Cowboys’ 2025 rookie class fading down the stretch

It seems that 13 games might just be the wall for many of the Dallas Cowboys rookie class. Their production slipped in the Cowboys’ loss to the Lions last week.

The two lone exceptions are Tyler Booker and Donovan Ezeiruaku.

Although in Booker’s case, he’s only played in 10 games this year, so his legs might be a bit fresher.

Dallas is fighting for its playoff life. In a way, the playoffs begin this week, since even one loss probably ends any chance of making the postseason.

That means the rookies are going to have to step up and show...

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Thursday Night Football live discussion: Falcons at Bucs

Thursday Night Football live discussion: Falcons at Bucs

Week 15 kicks off with the Falcons and the Bucs.

This is an open thread for game chat.

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Hot Schotts: Cowboys coach knows something about being a long shot

Hot Schotts: Cowboys coach knows something about being a long shot

As the final seconds ticked off the clock in Detroit, things looked bleak for the Cowboys. The loss to the Lions dropped them to 6-6-1, snapping a three-game win streak and derailing what had suddenly become a burgeoning playoff bid.

A few days – and another Eagles self destruction – later, things have been upgraded from bleak to just dire. They currently have an 11% chance to make the playoffs, according to the playoff simulator at The Athletic. Even a single loss the rest of the way drops them under 3%, and likely eliminates them not long after.

To call...

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Cowboys injuries: Jake Ferguson doesn’t practice, CeeDee Lamb upgraded to full practice

Cowboys injuries: Jake Ferguson doesn’t practice, CeeDee Lamb upgraded to full practice

For the Dallas Cowboys to do the improbable and make the playoffs, they are going to need a win over the Minnesota Vikings. Thursday’s injury report offers some optimism and some bad news for that game. Here’s the most recent news regarding Dallas’ injuries.

Still no official practice for Tyler Guyton. Guyton has missed multiple games because of a high-ankle sprain, and maybe he can get some limited action tomorrow, but for now, he is trending toward not playing Sunday night.

CeeDee Lamb (concussion) did practice again today and improved to full participation. That is a major plus, as he...

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