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Since 2019, giving opinion and news on the NBA and the game of basketball.


Dallas Cowboys Ward Off Washington Commanders in Christmas Day Affair
The Dallas Cowboys went on the road on Christmas Day and got a feel good victory against the Washington Commanders, 30-20, on a feel good day. Though the ‘boys, 7-8-1, are out of playoff contention, it is always good to get a victory against a division rival, which the Commanders, now 4-12, have historically been one of their most intense. The Cowboys chewed up 10:02 of clock time in the opening quarter, with a crucial play a George Pickens 20-yard slant on 4th and 1. With
Jake C
12 hours ago3 min read


Dallas Cowboys Game Preview: Christmas Day at Washington Commanders
Cover Photo: Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Commanders on Oct. 19, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Photo credit: Shafkat Anowar, Dallas Morning News. The Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Week 16 with a 34-17 home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, setting up an anticlimactic otherwise appointment-viewing rivalry game against the 4-11 Washington Commanders on Christmas Day. Wi
Jake C
3 days ago3 min read


Dallas Cowboys Drop to 6-8-1 with Uninspiring Home Performance
The Dallas Cowboys were doubled-up at home on Sunday afternoon in a disappointing 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that now brings their record to 6-8-1. The team had issues on both sides of the ball, with the run game poor as lead back Javonte Williams managed just 34 yards on nine carries, and the defense surrendering 85 yards (5.3 yards per carry) to Chargers’ running back Omarion Hampton. Charger quarterback Justin Herbert missed just six passes (23/29), and threw
Jake C
5 days ago2 min read


Dallas Cowboys Week 16 Preview: Home vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Cover photo: Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott runs the ball with the Los Angeles Chargers' Khalil Mack in pursuit at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 16, 2023. Three weeks ago, the Dallas Cowboys were 6-5-1, winners of three consecutive games and one of the hottest teams in football. A trade deadline deal for New York Jets’ all-world defensive tackle and the otherworldly play of wide receiver George Pickens had the team in somewhat of a driver’s seat - if they kept on winning, th
Jake C
7 days ago5 min read


Dallas Cowboys Game Preview: Week 15 vs. Minnesota Vikings
Cover photo: Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott throws under pressure against the Minnesota Vikings in 2022. Photo credit: Brace Hemmelgarn, Imagn Images. The Dallas Cowboys host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football from Arlington, Texas, in an attempt to recover from Week 14’s disappointing road loss, 44-30, in Detroit against the Lions and get back on track for a hopeful late season playoff push. The 6-6-1 Cowboys need to win out and get help - preferably a
Jake C
Dec 134 min read


Cowboys Cool Off on Both Sides in Primetime Loss at Lions
In an effort to continue their momentum of three straight victories and put themselves in better position for the postseason, the Dallas Cowboys stumbled on Thursday night in Detroit, producing ugly performances on both sides in a 44-30 loss. The Cowboys were never in sync in the game, failing to capitalize and convert when they needed to early on and throughout. Facing a 2nd and 6 in the red zone on their first defensive possession, the defense made a stand with a play in t
Jake C
Dec 53 min read


Dallas Cowboys Game Preview: Week 14 at Detroit Lions
Cover photo: CeeDee Lamb against the Detroit Lions in 2023. Photo credit: Elias Valverde II, Dallas Morning News. The Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) are riding high and head into their Week 14 Thursday night matchup with the Detroit Lions (7-5) as one of the NFL’s hottest teams. Winners of three consecutive games since their bye week, the Cowboys have in successive weeks defeated both of last year’s Super Bowl participants - the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 and the Kansas City Chiefs 31
Jake C
Dec 33 min read


Dallas Cowboys Win Third Straight with 31-28 Turkey Day Win
The Dallas Cowboys are one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. And with that, they are giving themselves an outside shot at the postseason. Whether the 6-5-1 ‘Boys will get to the postseason remains to be seen, especially with the Detroit Lions (7-5), San Francisco 49ers (8-4), Green Bay Packers (8-3-1), and Seattle Seahawks (8-3) all ahead of them in the standings. But the biggest thing for the team right now is that they are playing high quality football. After an
Jake C
Nov 284 min read


Dallas Cowboys Game Preview: Thanksgiving vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Cover photo: Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott tries to make a play as Kansas Chiefs’ defensive end Frank Clark pursues him during a game on Nov. 21, 2021 at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo credit: Tom Fox, Dallas Morning News. The Dallas Cowboys, 5-5-1, pulled off an improbable comeback win in Week 12 at home against the Philadelphia Eagles and will no doubt be riding that momentum into Thanksgiving’s affair against the 6-5 Kansas City Chiefs, who themselves are coming off o
Jake C
Nov 274 min read


George Pickens Electrifies in Dallas Cowboys’ Comeback Win
Cover photo: Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver George Pickens against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj, Imagn Images. Things looked bleak for the Dallas Cowboys early on against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon in Arlington as the team dug itself a hole in the form of 14-0 first quarter deficit and a 21-0 second quarter deficit. The Cowboys then picked things up and emerged victorious 24-21 in a home thriller to improve to 5-5-1. The Eagles w
Jake C
Nov 234 min read


Dallas Cowboys Game Preview: Week 12 vs. Philadelphia
Cover photo: Dak Prescott after releasing the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1. Photo credit: Matt Slocum, Associated Press. The Dallas Cowboys rebounded nicely from their disappointing home loss on Monday Night Football in Week 9 to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11’s Monday Night showcase, 33-16, to get their record to 4-5-1. Against the Raiders, the team were the beneficiaries of four touchdown passes from Dak Prescott, 93 rushing yards from Javonte Wi
Jake C
Nov 223 min read


Dallas Cowboys Rebound on Road with Convincing Win Over Las Vegas Raiders
The Dallas Cowboys, coming off of their bye week, recovered from their 27-17 Monday Night Football loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9 to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 at Allegiant Stadium on Monday night. The Cowboys turned in an impressive performance on both sides of the ball, probably their most complete performance of the season. The team got off to a slow start, inexplicably having star wideouts CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens on the sideline to start the game
Jake C
Nov 184 min read


Dallas Cowboys Game Preview: Week 11 at Las Vegas Raiders
Cover photo: Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott throws the ball against the Oakland Raiders in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Aug. 26, 2017. Photo credit: Matthew Emmons, USA Today. A rivalry of two of the NFL’s marquee franchises from back in the day gets renewed on Monday Night in Las Vegas as the Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1) visit the Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) from Allegiant Stadium. The Cowboys, coming off of a bye, will look to shift their momentum
Jake C
Nov 174 min read


Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland Dies at 24
Cover photo credit: Richard Rodriguez, Associated Press Tragic news came out on Thursday morning as it was announced that 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys’ defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has passed away. Kneeland, who played collegiately at Western Michigan University, was a second-round draft pick by the Cowboys in 2024. He had just recovered a block punt for a touchdown in Monday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Absolutely tragic and far too young. RIP, Marshawn Kneeland,
Jake C
Nov 61 min read


Pair of Deadline Deals Make Cowboys Better on Both Sides
Dallas Cowboys owner, president, and general manager Jerry Jones had hinted at a trade last night on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown broadcast, alluding to a deal that was (or was not) done but would be consummated on deadline day. In the early afternoon on Tuesday, the deal was announced. Not the more minor deal of 29-year-old Cincinnati Bengal linebacker Logan Wilson, but a major one that signals the stripping down of one defense while bringing a stark improvement to the oth
Jake C
Nov 42 min read


Dallas Cowboys Flamed by Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football
The Dallas Cowboys were returning home on Monday Night Football, with hopes of a victory in front of a national audience against the struggling 2-5 Arizona Cardinals. Despite any optimism and continuous promises to “fix” the defense, the team turned in a poor performance on both sides of the ball in a 27-17 defeat. With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 3-5-1. Monday’s result also marked the first time this season that the Cowboys have lost consecutive games. The Cowboy could no
Jake C
Nov 42 min read


Dallas Cowboys Game Preview: Week 9 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Photo: Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott trying to make a play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 24, 2023. The Cardinals won the game 28-16 and have won the last three meetings between both clubs. Photo credit: Smiley N. Pool, DallasNews. The Dallas Cowboys will look to rebound from a Mile High 20-point Week 8 defeat (44-24) when they take on the Arizona Cardinals from AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Monday Night Football to finish up Week 9. The 3-4-1 Cowboys, with
Jake C
Nov 24 min read


Dallas Cowboys Demolished in Denver
The Dallas Cowboys made a trip west over the weekend to Denver, feeling optimistic after a 44-22 home win against the Washington Commanders in Week 7. On this Sunday afternoon though, the Cowboys got waxed on both sides in a 44-24 drubbing at the hands of the Broncos. With the loss, the Cowboys dropped to 3-4-1. The day was rough all around, with the Cowboys trailing 27-10 at halftime, having allowed 264 yards through the first two quarters. Bronco quarterback Bo Nix was 13/
Jake C
Oct 263 min read


Dallas Cowboys Game Preview: Week 8 at Denver Broncos
Cover photo: Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott is sacked by the Denver Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper in 2021. Photo credit: Jerome Miron, Imagn Images. The Dallas Cowboys, 3-3-1, are feeling good coming off of a convincing 44-22 home victory against their division rival Washington Commanders in Week 7 at AT&T Stadium, and will look to bring that feel good energy to Mile High on Sunday as they take on the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos (5-2) at 4:25 p.m. eastern on Sunday a
Jake C
Oct 254 min read


Cowboys Control Commanders in Convincing 44-22 Win
Cover photo: Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver George Pickens celebrates after making a play against the Washington Commanders’ Marshon Lattimore on Sunday, Oct. 19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pickens had five catches for 82 yards in the Cowboys’ 44-22 win. Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj, Imagn Images The Dallas Cowboys came into Sunday afternoon's matchup against the division rival Washington Commanders coming off of a 30-27 defeat at the hands of the Carolina Panthers, a l
Jake C
Oct 194 min read
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