CeeDee Lamb addresses behavior during Cowboys’ loss to Ravens, more :: The Mothership
Saying “I fully take accountability,” Lamb said he was upset with himself during Sunday’s loss and admitted that he let his fumble get into his head. He also acknowledged that neither his body language nor his attitude on the sideline helped change the outcome of the game. The wideout added, “I know that’s not the teammate I am. … I will be better in the future. And it’s gonna be fine.” As for his heated exchange with Dak Prescott, Lamb said “there’s no craziness” between the two, calling himself and his quarterback “brothers.”
Prescott, Lamb with opportunity to get Cowboys back on track vs depleted Giants CB corps :: Cowboys Wire
Injuries to Adoree’ Jackson and Dru Phillips could open the door for Prescott, Lamb, and the Cowboys offense to have a big night on Thursday. Neither Giants corner practiced Monday or Tuesday. Their absence would put added pressure on Deonte Banks, the former first-round pick who got “torched” by Cleveland’s Amari Cooper on Sunday.
Updates: Carson, Bell gametime decision vs. NYG :: The Mothership
Caelen Carson’s shoulder and Markquese Bell’s ankle will keep them out of walkthroughs this week and make both players gametime decisions. Mike McCarthy said they’re getting better and revealed that Carson “is closer” to being ready to suit up. If he cannot play, however, Israel Mukuamu and/or Andrew Booth will see extra action.
Jerry Jones says Dalvin Cook unlikely to play vs Giants, but would he even help Cowboys run game? :: Cowboys Wire
Jones told a radio audience that the short week would likely keep the team from elevating Cook to the gameday roster. The current Cowboys RB committee has been woefully ineffective, but there’s actually nothing in Cook’s stats to indicate that he’ll be the immediate upgrade some fans are counting on. And the offensive line that Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle are both struggling behind is the same shaky unit that Cook would be working with.
What’s plaguing the Cowboys? Ranking their 5 biggest issues through 3 games :: The Athletic
Only five? Well, it’s a start. Rough first quarters are killing this team (and not just on defense), and the running game is downright terrible. But there’s actually also very little depth in the passing attack. And Mike Zimmer’s defense is currently no good at stopping either the pass or the run. And with a significant upgrade in personnel unlikely at this point, it falls on this group of players and coaches to get better… and fast.
Cowboys 53-man roster, practice squad for Week 4 vs Giants; LB loses eligibility :: Cowboys Wire
The Cowboys will have to make a move if they want Nick Vigil to see the field again this season, while defensive end Carl Lawson has two gameday elevations remaining. The short week is unlikely to bring any roster changes, but the mini-bye that follows Thursday night’s tilt could bring some shuffling.
Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy snaps at reporter’s question on player post-game comments :: Cowboys Wire
The coach got uncharacteristically nasty on Monday with a local reporter (who had worked for the team until very recently) over a fair and well-considered question about addressing the concerns that some Cowboys players have raised in their own interviews. The exchange, which played out in front of the media pool, hints at the added pressure and short tempers around the facility in the wake of a third straight blowout loss at home. (McCarthy reportedly apologized later to the reporter.)
Prescott brushes off media on Tuesday :: Todd Archer
NFL’s 12 highest-salaried QBs, from Dak Prescott to Kirk Cousins, off to rough starts in 2024 :: Cowboys Wire
They say money can’t buy happiness or love; maybe it doesn’t automatically buy wins for NFL quarterbacks, either. Of the 12 highest-salaried passers in the league, none is undefeated through only three games. Two are winless, and six others also have losing records thus far.
Eagles player responds after Micah Parsons calls him out for calling the Saints pretenders :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Parsons took C.J. Gardner-Johnson to task for comments made after Philadelphia beat New Orleans by a field goal in Week 3. “I don’t know who C. J. Gardner think he is, bro,” Parsons said on his podcast. “I’m not taking away anything, but Derek Carr has been a Pro Bowl quarterback.” The Eagles safety fired back on X, going so far as to drag the Cowboys’ recent playoff record into the argument.
How Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey is preparing for what could be a rainy day at MetLife Stadium :: Dallas Morning News
The Thursday forecast in New York is calling for rain showers. While the Cowboys practiced with wet footballs on Tuesday, Aubrey said he and the special teams unit went through their normal routine. His first game as a Cowboy was also in the rain at MetLife Stadium; Aubrey missed his first extra point try but connected on everything after that.
Stock Up, Stock Down: What’s there in Cowboys Land to invest in besides Aubrey? :: Cowboys Wire
The Cowboys’ cold-blooded killer of a kicker and emerging wide receiver Jalen Tolbert are about the only positives in the locker room right now. The arrow is pointing down on just about everyone else, but CeeDee Lamb and all the team’s offensive tackles look like especially bad buys at the moment.
Jason Pinnock compares Giants-Cowboys to sibling rivalry :: Giants Wire
The 25-year-old safety says the Giants’ six straight losses to Dallas have no bearing on the team’s readiness to battle on Thursday. “My analogy goes towards my big brother,” Pinnock said. “He probably beat on me for 12 years, but that 13th, I’m going to bust your [expletive]. It is what it is.”
NFL Week 4: Cowboys currently have top-10 draft pick; projected 2025 compensatory picks :: Cowboys Wire
If the season were to end today, Dallas would own the No. 9 overall pick in the draft, and they would be looking at ten total selections. Four of those would be compensatory picks- in the fifth and sixth rounds- for Tyron Smith, Tyler Biadasz, Dorance Armstrong, and Tony Pollard.
What Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said about Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis :: Dallas Morning News
McCarthy called his longtime quarterback a “tremendous, tremendous man,” saying he had already reached out to Favre about the diagnosis he made public on Tuesday. “I think it touches all of us. Brett has worked with a lot of people in this building,” McCarthy said. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer also worked with Favre, during his stint with the New York Jets in 2008.
