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Cowboys vs Cardinals: Writer predictions for Monday night showdown

From one cursed opponent to another, the Cowboys are ready for something to go their way. They haven’t beaten the Broncos this century, and the losing streak continued last week. They’ve also lost seven of their past eight matchups with the Cardinals, and are currently on a three-game losing streak. Now, they host a Cardinals […]

Buy/Sell for Cowboys vs Cardinals in Week 9

It’s a big night in Arlington as the Cowboys try to keep 2025 afloat when they host the Arizona Cardinals. Which Dallas players have a strong chance to shine in Week 9, and who could struggle in this matchup? As always, this week’s Buy/Sell article gets into our projections for statistical booms and busts. BUY […]

Brian Schottenheimer offense looking to keep edge against Jonathan Gannon defense

The 3-4-1 Dallas Cowboys might still be living just on the edge of “must win” territory going into their first Monday Night Football game of the season, but winning the games you’re supposed to is always a hallmark of teams with real playoff viability. The Cowboys upcoming three-week stretch will include two such games they […]

5 points: Moves Dallas can make to improve their defense

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said changes are coming for the team, which is coming off an ugly loss to the Denver Broncos. So, in the spirit of the coach’s words, this weekly column will change for one week only. Writing about the same takeaways and theme of horrible defense gets tough. Instead, in […]

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Cowboys news: Trade rumors roll on as the deadline approaches

Maxx Crosby trade value leaves Cowboys with zero excuse not to make a move – Jerry Trotta, The Landry Hat There is a Micah-sized hole on this team that can be, at least partially, filled. Cowboys legend urges Jerry Jones to add pass-rushing star at trade deadline – Randy Gurzi, Sports Illustrated There is a […]

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 Defenisve Line Osa Odighizuwa  (2025 Stats: 325 Total snaps, 21 Total Tackles, 3 TFL, 20 Pressures, 1 Sack) Grade: 55.3 Solomon Thomas  (2025 […]

Cowboys trade rumors: Team willing to trade Mazi Smith as deadline nears

Mazi Smith’s time with the Dallas Cowboys may be coming to an end. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Dallas is open to moving on from Smith before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Dallas also appears to be open to trading 2023 first-round DT Mazi Smith, who has only played in five games this season. This is the […]

5 things to watch when the Cowboys host the Cardinals on MNF

The Dallas Cowboys will host the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night in what many are touting as a must-win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Not only are they desperate to get back in the win column, but this team has never lost to a team with a losing record this season, so falling short […]

Cowboys news: Jacoby Brissett getting ready to start vs. Dallas

Jacoby Brissett Sends Clear Message Ahead of Monday Night Football – Donnie Druin, SI.com Starting as the Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback Monday against the Dallas Cowboys, Jacoby Brissett has a clear perspective on the upcoming game.  ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals are set to play in front of millions under the bright lights of Monday Night […]

Cowboys injuries: Cooper Beebe questionable, Donovan Wilson out

The calm before the storm.  The Dallas Cowboys have got to find a way to get a win versus the Arizona Cardinals this week. The Cowboys have battled injuries all season, and it has taken a toll on their performance on the field. The expectation is that the Cowboys will be healthier this week with […]

Cowboys vs Cardinals: Kyler Murray won’t start on MNF

The Dallas Cowboys will host the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football this week, but they won’t face Kyler Murray. The game at AT&T Stadium, where Murray has a pristine 9-0 record, will now be Dak Prescott versus Jacoby Brissett. Murray, who is now missing his third straight game, had seemed on track to return […]

Cowboys survey results includes fan verdict on making a trade at the deadline

The Dallas Cowboys just can’t decide who they should be. One week they are up, the next they are down. They continually hover around the break-even point with their record, which manages to simultaneously keep them in and out of playoff contention. They just can’t decide on a direction. So we decided to ask you […]

BTB draft radar: Week 10 college football preview

Every week here at Blogging the Boys we spotlight the biggest college matchups and the players who could soon wear the Star. If you want to get a jump on who might help America’s Team in the years to come, this is your weekly college football guide. (For teams previously covered in other weeks, we move down […]

Cowboys news: George Pickens talks contracts and on-field performance

George Pickens on his future in Dallas, getting offense back on track – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys biggest offseason addition is just focused on playing football. FRISCO, Texas – Heading into the ninth game of the season, George Pickens’ impact on the Cowboys offense has continued to be a positive one that went above and […]

Week 9 rooting guide for Cowboys fans

Feelings about the 2025 Cowboys have yo-yoed between hope and despair, wreaking havoc on our rooting system. That’s life with a team hovering around .500. At the very least, you wish Dallas would go hard in one direction or the other towards a playoff spot or a better 2026 draft pick. But we may be […]

Cowboys injuries: Overshown still limited, Beebe a full participant

After one day of practice this week, the Dallas Cowboys are still trying to get some players back on the mend. Here’s the status of the team’s health with one more practice to go.  Safety Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder) did not return to practice Friday and was cited as DNP. Also limited today were DeMarvion Overshown […]

NFC East update: Eagles pulling away

At about the midway point of this 2025 season, the NFC East is only partially operating as expected. Unsurprisingly, the defending Philadelphia Eagles are still on top. But despite expectations to start the year, the Washington Commanders are not in hot pursuit. We enter Week 9 with Philadelphia pulling away from the pack as the […]