It’s easy to talk about how a team might respond following a loss, but what about a tie? How does a team feel after pouring their heart and soul into a game for four quarters, and then overtime, just to come away with nothing to show for it? The Cowboys are about to find out. […] It’s easy to talk about how a team might respond following a loss, but what about a tie? How does a team feel after pouring their heart and soul into a game for four quarters, and then overtime, just to come away with nothing to show for it? The Cowboys are about to find out. They travel up north to face a winless Jets team, hoping to avoid a similar fate to when they traveled up north to face a winless Bears team. Like Week 2, Dallas is favored, but do our writers feel confident that this one will turn out different? Let’s take a look. When New York has the ball Contain Justin Fields The Jets turned a new page at quarterback, signing former first-round pick Justin Fields, who is himself looking to turn a new page. So far, he’s been the primary source of offensive production for the team: he’s tied for ninth in the league in yards per pass attempt, and he trails Jalen Hurts by just one yard for the lead in quarterback rushing. As a whole, Fields is seventh among quarterbacks in overall success rate. Fields is at his best when using his physical traits – lightning fast speed and a cannon for an arm – to break defenses. The Cowboys haven’t mad much problem being broken by any quarterback this year, and they’ve been especially susceptible to mobile quarterbacks. Keeping Fields in the pocket and limiting big plays will be key to minimizing his impact, which would seriously hinder this offense. When Dallas has the ball Stay ahead of schedule So far, the Cowboys offense hasn’t had much trouble moving the ball. They’re in the top five in a ton of different categories, and they actually got better (statistically, that is) without CeeDee Lamb this past week. Now, they’re facing a Jets defense that has done little to slow any offense this year. That said, defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is a tough man to scheme against. Brian Schottenheimer faced off against Wilks back in 2018, when it was Seahawks vs Cardinals, and his Seattle offense averaged -0.041 EPA/play in those games; they averaged 0.093 EPA/play the rest of the year. A big part of that is Wilks’ deep bag of exotic blitzes he likes to unleash on third downs. The Cowboys’ best bet is to avoid third down altogether by staying ahead of schedule and converting early in the series. Now onto the predictions from your BTB writers… Tom Ryle (2-1-1): Which team will we see? I’m thinking they are a bit cautious but can still get it done on offense, while the defense gets just enough stops. Cowboys 27 Jets 20. Matt Holleran (3-0-1): With all the injuries Dallas is dealing with on the offensive side of the ball, the Cowboys are going to need some unexpected heroes to step up if they want to win this game. To that point, I see Jaydon Blue and Ryan Flournoy doing just that, providing a much-needed spark for Dallas’ offense. Dak continues playing like an MVP, and Dallas’ defense, for the first time all season, makes a play when they have to. Give me the Cowboys, 27-23. Mike Poland (1-2-1): Expect a scrappy game here. The Jets are 0-4 and hunting that first victory of the year so they’ll want to bring all the trick plays and RPO calls out on the field to get a home win. Sure, the Cowboys are missing pieces at wide receiver this week and on the offensive line. But the Jets front four aren’t getting home much, only four sacks this year. That goes in Dallas’ favor as they try to control the offense and also the clock to help its defense. Cowboys win this one 31-21. Brian Martin (2-1-1): I think the Jets are a lot better team than their 0-4 record would suggest, giving me a bad feeling about this Week 5 matchup for the Dallas Cowboys. I think it’s going to be a really close, low-scoring game, but one Dallas manages to eke out the victory. Score prediction: Cowboys 16, Jets 13. Jess Haynie (2-1-1): Cowboys offense keeps rolling against a struggling Jets D. Cowboys 33, Jets 24. David Howman 1-2-1): I feel pretty confident about this one, until I remember the Week 3 game. I felt just as confident about the Cowboys, fresh off an overtime game, going on the road against a winless team led by a former Dan Campbell assistant. But this time, I think it’s real. Here’s my hot take: the Cowboys defense will actually look good in this one. Justin Fields is a problem when he’s clicking on all cylinders, but I see the Dallas pass rush (or lack thereof) actually working in their favor and baiting Fields into his worst tendencies: holding onto the ball too long, forcing it into tight coverage, and otherwise stalling out his offense. As for the Cowboys’ own offense, I think they’ll continue to roll, especially on the ground. Cowboys win 34-10. See More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

The Dallas Cowboys face the winless New York Jets in Week 5. Both teams really need a win this week. The Cowboys are trying to resolve their roller-coaster first month of games by winning on the road and getting back to .500. The Cowboys offensive line is beat up with a lot of changes from […] The Dallas Cowboys face the winless New York Jets in Week 5. Both teams really need a win this week. The Cowboys are trying to resolve their roller-coaster first month of games by winning on the road and getting back to .500. The Cowboys offensive line is beat up with a lot of changes from injury, and CeeDee Lamb is still out. Fortunately, Dak Prescott is present and has this offense working at a very high level. The Cowboys defense? That’s a different story. The winless Jets with Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson will be looking to take advantage of that weakness. If Matt Eberflus wants to show progress on that side of the ball, this week would be a great time to start. Info for the game. Cowboys vs Jets game info Important links: Cowboys depth chart | Roster Date: Oct 5, 2025 Game time: 1:00 PM EST Location: East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium TV channel: FOX Coverage Map: 506 Sports Radio: 105.3 The Fan | SXM Streaming: Fubo Cowboys record: (1-2-1) Jets record: (0-4) Odds: Dallas -1.5, courtesy of FanDuel Prediction: Cowboys 31 – Jets 20 Enemy blog: Gang Green Nation Twitter: @BloggingTheBoys Facebook: Please Like us! See More: Dallas Cowboys Game Information

The Cowboys are still looking for their second win of 2025, and they have a good opportunity to get it against the 0-4 Jets. Which Dallas players stand to benefit from this week’s matchup, and who might struggle in New York? BUY RB Jaydon Blue The rookie finally makes his NFL debut and has a […] The Cowboys are still looking for their second win of 2025, and they have a good opportunity to get it against the 0-4 Jets. Which Dallas players stand to benefit from this week’s matchup, and who might struggle in New York? BUY RB Jaydon Blue The rookie finally makes his NFL debut and has a clear path to touches. Dallas will likely run the ball often, given their offensive line injuries. While Javonte Williams will see most of that work, Blue is expected to step into Miles Sanders’ backup role. He may get additional looks as a receiver and on gadget plays thanks to KaVontae Turpin’s injury. Turpin’s absence also makes Blue a prime candidate for return duties. Whether it’s Williams, Blue, or both, the Cowboys’ rushing attack is poised for a good day. While the o-line injuries are concerning, the backups are better run blockers than pass protectors. Even the one healthy starter, Terence Steele, is notoriously better in the run game. As long as Dallas doesn’t fall behind early, they’ll likely lean into this to mitigate the absences and try to keep as much pressure off Dak Prescott as possible. The one concern with Blue is that whatever kept him off the field in September rears its ugly head now. While he did have a minor ankle sprain after the preseason finale, Blue’s delayed debut was confirmed by Brian Schottenheimer to be for performance inconsistency in practice. While the Sanders injury does force the issue somewhat, Blue was getting praised for improving before this week. Hopefully, we will see the good version on Sunday. DE Donovan Ezeiruaku Another rookie we expect to start October off right, Ezeiruaku has a great chance to get his first sack this week. The Jets have given up 10 in the last three games, so they’re vulnerable even with their mobile quarterback. We’ve seen our young pass rusher get close several times in his first four games, and now you have James Houston starting to earn more attention from opponents. WR Jalen Tolbert Coming off season highs against Green Bay with six catches for 61 yards, Tolbert could do even better this week. As we’re about to discuss in the “Sell” section, the Jets are likely to focus on taking away George Pickens. But Tolbert and Prescott have proven chemistry of their own, and we saw last week how Dak isn’t afraid to go to him in a desperate moment. While some other guys could end up with the touchdowns or big plays, we expect a high-volume day for Tolbert in terms of targets and receptions. SELL WR George Pickens As we just alluded to, Pickens will face tough sledding as Dallas’ clear primary receiving threat. New York may not be able to slow him down too much, having been vulnerable to most teams’ number-one receivers in earlier games. But with Turpin also missing, the Jets would be smart to try shutting Pickens down and forcing Prescott to make plays with Tolbert, Jake Ferguson, and other less-explosive targets. Still, coming off 134 yards and two touchdowns, Pickens and Prescott’s connection is getting hotter by the week. The offensive line injuries may limit much downfield throwing, but they could still eat on the short and intermediate routes. It depends on just how many resources the Jets commit to stopping them. LBs Jack Sanborn & Kenneth Murray We’ve seen mobile QBs make even some of our best defensive players look bad, and Murray and Sanborn have already had their issues this year. Murray’s already nursing a knee issue this week, and trying to change direction on play-action and RPOs with Justin Field and Breece Hall won’t be easy. It’s no bold prediction given how they’ve been performing already in 2025, but this matchup could make matters even worse for Dallas’ beleaguered linebackers. See More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

When defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus came to the Dallas Cowboys, it was a clear change in philosophy on that side of the ball. His scheme is built to allow the linebacker position to be free and roam and be very productive. Unfortunately, the has not been the case with current group. Specifically, free agent additions […] When defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus came to the Dallas Cowboys, it was a clear change in philosophy on that side of the ball. His scheme is built to allow the linebacker position to be free and roam and be very productive. Unfortunately, the has not been the case with current group. Specifically, free agent additions Jack Sanborn and Kenneth Murray have not performed well consistently. However, there’s one veteran that’s avaliable who could help. Former second-round pick Eric Kendricks is still out there. He recently went to visit the Baltimore Ravens, but he declined an offer to be on their practice squad. This is something that the Cowboys should look into immediately. Yes, he is coming off of offseason shoulder surgery. With that said, it is Week 5 already, so whatever recovery time that was needed for him is long gone. Plus, when looking at what he did for the Cowboys in 2024, Kendricks can produce. Although the overall unit wasn’t good, Kendricks led the Cowboys’ defense with 138 tackles, four tackles for loss, two interceptions, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. His instincts and savvy at the linebacker spot is still there and the Cowboys need that kind of presence in the middle of its defense. Also, second-year linebacker Marist Liufau fed off of playing beside Kendricks a year ago. Not to mention, it could help a guy like DeMarvion Overshown when he returns to action next month. Kendricks in the middle means Liufau and Overshown would be free to be playmakers. The current linebackers have just been a step slow on their assignments so far this year which has led to some big runs and busts in coverage. This isn’t to say that Kendricks would fix everything, but he can certainly come in and provide more stability on the second level and stop some of the bleeding on this defense. Dallas can’t keep relying on Dak Prescott and the offense to score 40 points every week. That’s just not sustainable for an entire season. Bringing a guy like Kendricks in just makes sense for a Cowboys defense that’s ranked 32nd in the league. See More:

The Cowboys are heading on a road trip up north, set to play in a stadium they’re very familiar with but against a Jets team they’re not as used to facing. Coming off last week’s tie, the Cowboys have to be feeling anxious to get back on the field and compete for a real outcome, […] The Cowboys are heading on a road trip up north, set to play in a stadium they’re very familiar with but against a Jets team they’re not as used to facing. Coming off last week’s tie, the Cowboys have to be feeling anxious to get back on the field and compete for a real outcome, win or lose. But they’ll run into a rookie head coach, in former Cowboys defensive back Aaron Glenn, as well as a rookie referee. Before we dive into the man leading this week’s officiating crew, let’s take a look at how the Cowboys stack up in the penalty arena so far this year. Cowboys Penalties Week by Week Cowboys Penalties Penalty Yards Opponent Penalties Penalty Yards at Eagles 4 42 9 110 vs Giants 12 106 14 160 at Bears 4 25 6 41 vs Packers 11 95 7 53 Total 31 268 36 364 Last week’s game marked the first time this season that the Cowboys drew more penalties than their opponent. Even still, Dallas is 12th in total penalties assessed to them. They’re now tied for the league lead in special teams penalties, while offense and defense are not even in the top 10. The Jets, meanwhile, are 10th in penalties but fourth (!) in penalty yards, meaning that when they make a mistake, it’s a big one. Most of that yardage has come because of the defense, which has given up the third-most first downs due to a penalty this year. Get this: the Cowboys offense leads the league in first downs earned by penalty. That will be an interesting factor to keep an eye on in this one, especially because the game will be called by a rookie referee: Alex Moore has had an ample career officiating college games, first working with the American Athletic Conference before migrating to the SEC. He then worked with the USFL in their inaugural year before getting the call to join the NFL, first as an umpire. Moore was then promoted to head referee ahead of this season. This will mark just his fourth NFL game leading his own crew. As such, there isn’t a whole lot to go off of with Moore and his reputation, or even any real tendencies. Typical trends for first-time referees in the NFL see that crew being towards the top of the league in penalties, and as such, Moore’s crew leads the league through four weeks. Before his promotion, Moore worked on crews led by both Bill Vinovich and Shawn Smith, both of whom have called a Cowboys game already this year. Vinovich called their overtime win over the Giants, one that saw plenty of flags fly both ways, and Smith called the season opener; interestingly, Smith has not called a game since that one, which featured him ejecting Jalen Carter for spitting on Dak Prescott. While Moore has been a bit liberal with the penalty flag, he’s been fairly even between the home and road teams, with just two more total flags on the visitor thus far. Ironically, the home team has been the more penalized team in three of those four games, and the home team has also won all three of those games. The only road team to win a game with Moore on the call was the Patriots, who scored 10 unanswered points in the final seven minutes of their game with the Dolphins. That game also marked the only one in which the favored team did not win outright. To that end, it bears mentioning that Dallas is favored by 2.5 points despite being the road team, and the general rule of thumb is that homefield advantage is worth three points in betting markets. One trend that has certainly stuck out for Moore: he’s unafraid to penalize a team for sloppy play. Every single one of his games so far has seen at least one team hit 11+ penalties. As you can see above, the Cowboys have done that twice already; the Jets just did that for the first time this past week against the Dolphins. That can’t bode well for the Cowboys. However, they’ve also had two games with just four penalties, and have routinely been the more disciplined team so far this year. It’s hard to know exactly what to expect from such a new referee, but the Cowboys will need to play clean football this week. They won’t get away with anything with Moore on the call. See More: Dallas Cowboys General

The Dallas Cowboys will head to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday to play the New York Jets. The Jets have yet to win a game this season, and the Cowboys are hoping that streak continues as they look for just their second win of the year, the first one came against that other […] The Dallas Cowboys will head to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday to play the New York Jets. The Jets have yet to win a game this season, and the Cowboys are hoping that streak continues as they look for just their second win of the year, the first one came against that other New York football team. The Cowboys need this win badly, as a loss to a winless team would send them down the path of what likely turns into a rebuild season. A win, however, keeps their season alive and allows them a chance to still make some amount of noise in 2025. What should we expect in this one? Here are five things to keep an eye on when they play the Jets on Sunday. 1. Ready to run The Jets don’t have a lot of offensive weapons, but they do have one very powerful one behind center. Quarterback Justin Fields is a huge threat with his legs. He takes off running at a league-high rate of once for every seven of his dropbacks. He is averaging nearly 60 yards rushing per game, the most of any quarterback this season, and it’s not even close. Fields is going to be a problem for a Cowboys’ defense that has proven vulnerable to containing the quarterback as the pocket collapses. In three of their four games, they have surrendered a quarterback run of at least 15 yards, including last week when Jordan Love scampered for a huge 25-yard gain. The Cowboys have struggled with filling the gaps and taking good angles, which has led to some breakdowns when trying to chase down the quarterback this season. Jalen Hurts had 62 yards against them in the opener. If the defense isn’t able to limit the damage of the mobile Fields, it could lead to a frustrating day for the Cowboys. 2. Don’t let Wilson go wild The Cowboys’ defense is the absolute worst at stopping the deep ball. They have surrendered 11 receptions, 461 yards, and five touchdowns on deep pass plays, the highest in the league in each category. This week’s recipient is Garrett Wilson. Entering the week, the Jets’ star receiver has 38 targets, third-most for wide receivers. He’s the meat and potatoes of the Jets’ passing attack, as no other receiver on the team has caught five passes for the year. It would be nice to see some adjustments in the secondary, as the heavy use of zone coverage has not been working for the new defensive coordinator, Matt Eberflus. Expect Wilson to have some big chunk plays. The last time these two teams faced each other was a couple of years ago at AT&T Stadium. Even though the Cowboys won by 20, Wilson still had a 68-yard touchdown when he took a pass over the middle to the house. 3. Defense needs to get off the field One way to limit big plays is just getting off the field by making third-down stops. The Cowboys’ defense has been the absolute worst in this department, giving up a league-high 58% conversion rate on third down. It’s frustrating to watch, especially after the defense strings together some nice plays on early downs. That’s all for naught, though, as the defense continues to show the ability to cave when they need stops the most. On Sunday, the defense might have a chance to show some improvement in this area as they face a Jets’ offense that is fourth-worst in the league in converting on third down at a rate of just 31%. It would be such a welcoming sight to see the defense show a little more discipline, create some pressure, and not cap things off with a bonehead penalty after making a nice defensive play. How the defense handles itself on the money down could go a long way in determining who comes out on top in this game. 4. Lay off the Sauce George Pickens had a breakout game last week against the Green Bay Packers. He hauled in eight catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns, and every single one of them was needed. It was nice to see as it showed that the Cowboys’ offense was still alive and breathing even without the services of their All-Pro wideout CeeDee Lamb, who remains out with an ankle injury. This week, Pickens draws a tough opponent as he should see a lot of Sauce Gardner, who is likely to follow him around. Gardner has done a great job shutting down the opposing team’s WR1, and we might want to temper our expectations for an encore Pickens performance. Hopefully, the Cowboys have some backup options in the queue where they involve Jalen Tolbert and Ryan Flournoy more, especially since Kavontae Turpin is unable to go from a foot injury. 5. A takeaway would be nice There’s a laundry list of things the Cowboys’ defense is not good at, and taking the ball away is one of them. They have forced only two turnovers so far this season. Only two teams have forced fewer turnovers, and the Jets are one of them as their defense has yet to take the ball away this season. On the other side of the ball, the Jets’ offense loves to give the ball away as they have committed seven turnovers on the year, six of which have come on fumbles, the most in the league. It would be nice if the Cowboys’ defense could come away with some splash plays and steal a possession or two from a Jets offense that has proven to be sloppy at times. Getting around the edge and stripping

A Dallas Cowboys secondary that has struggled mightily this season continues to be ravaged by injuries. Prior to their week five game at the New York Jets on Sunday, the team placed safety Malik Hooker on injured reserve. Hooker will now have to miss at least four games, after exiting the tie game against the […] A Dallas Cowboys secondary that has struggled mightily this season continues to be ravaged by injuries. Prior to their week five game at the New York Jets on Sunday, the team placed safety Malik Hooker on injured reserve. Hooker will now have to miss at least four games, after exiting the tie game against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter. In his fifth season with the team, this will mark the fourth time the veteran Hooker has missed games. Last year under Mike Zimmer was the only time Hooker was able to play all 17 games. Through four games in Matt Eberflus’ defense, Hooker played 100% of defensive snaps in week one, and 95% or more in every other game before his injury last Sunday night. The team has trusted Hooker and Donovan Wilson to be their main pairing at safety, but now will have to rely on Juanyeh Thomas who came in off the bench for Hooker last week. For further depth at the position, the Cowboys also signed safety Alijah Clark to the active roster off their practice squad. Clark is an undrafted free agent out of Syracuse that had some buzz throughout training camp as a fan-favorite dark horse to make the roster. If Clark sees the field at all against the Jets, it will be a homecoming for Clark who played his high school football in New Jersey. Markquese Bell is the Cowboys other option at safety, playing a season-high 27 snaps against the Packers and returning the Thomas blocked PAT attempt for two points the other way. Fans have also been calling for more of Juanyeh Thomas on the field as well, but not having Hooker at least available is an overall hit to a defense that’s taken so many and is still searching for answers at all three levels. The amount of players the Cowboys will have to navigate returning from injured reserve is also getting worrisome, with a laundry list of defenders unable to help them at the moment. See More: Dallas Cowboys Injuries

Every week here at Blogging the Boys, we’ll 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 […] Every week here at Blogging the Boys, we’ll 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 the depth chart, giving you more insight on other draft candidates) GAME OF THE WEEK Number 3 Miami rolls into Tallahassee to face number 18 Florida State in a rivalry game where Miami hope to remain unbeaten this season. The Hurricanes want to grind gears with a bruising ground game and long, clock-eating drives, while the ‘Noles will look to answer with hurry-up heat, explosive shots, and use their home field advantage to bring the noise against their fierce in-state rival. This all comes down to third-down efficiency and even the stealth economy of special teams field position. Call this a razor-thin victory here for Miami and a final score predictions of the Hurricanes scoring 30 points and winning by only a field goal. Game Overview Matchup: Miami (3) vs. Florida State (18) October 4th, at Doak Campbell Stadium Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m (EST) Miami favored by 4 points There are few rivalries in College Football that carry the significance of this game, and Miami looks to win and continue to hold the Florida Cup. Player Watch Miami: CJ Daniels, WR Through the early 2025 slate, he’s been exactly the steady hand Miami ordered with 18 catches, 191 yards, and three touchdowns, moving chains and cashing red-zone chances. Daniels plays like a route artisan whether from the slot or outside. He carves space with pacing and body lean, then finishes with strong, trustworthy hands. He tracks the ball early, stacks the defensive backs, and wins angles more than footraces. The problems with Daniels come in the form of long speed, so separation is crafted, not gifted. Long corners can jolt him at the line and his YAC skills are more steady than highlight worthy. Damari Brown, CB Brown is a coverage chameleon on the boundary, winning with stride efficiency, timing, and a huge wingspan. Press or off-man, his quick feet and long arms squeeze windows and let him win through the catch point easily. Stack healthy reps and sharpen the first strike and he profiles as a dependable CB2 in the NFL who lets coordinators call more man without losing zone integrity. The to-do list going forward, sturdier play strength at the line as big receivers can walk him back if his first strike arrives late. Florida State: Darrell Jackson Jr, DT At 6’5” and a whopping 337 pounds, Jackson is a giant human being built to cave pockets. He forklifts guards with a brilliant bull rush, soaks up doubles like a sponge, and has adequate ability to finish when the quarterback can’t climb. He’s not a side-to-side dancer (size being the drawback here), so his game plays out best when he lands first and keeps the fight on the offense’s half. Add on a quick counter off the bull (club or swim), and you’re looking at a dependable, snap-eating interior starter who forces protection slides and leaves pockets muddy all afternoon. Jerry Wilson, CB Through the early slate Wilson has checked every transfer-hype box with nine total tackles, two interceptions, and a busy night against Alabama. In off-man his feet are textbook, the transition is smooth, and he finishes through hands like a veteran. The issues are with size and length, which are average. If his jam shows up late, big outside receivers can body him, and he struggles to regain control. Clean up the rep-to-rep details and you’re looking at a steady boundary starter at the next level. Texas (9) vs. Florida Texas’ first SEC business trip drops them straight into The Swamp this weekend. Arch Manning gets his first real league exam under the Gainesville humidity, with the Longhorns hoping for the long-teased debut of wide receiver Emmett Mosley V and monitoring the questionable cornerback Malik Muhammad. Across the line, D.J. Lagway and a banged-up Gators offense get the volume turned to eleven by a home crowd desperate for a second win of the season. Field position and ball security are big in this game, especially if the skies open, and whether Texas’ front can sit on Florida’s ground game long enough to force uncomfortable throws. Can Manning show that his success this year against inferior competition translates to SEC levels of competition? We’re about to find out. Game Overview Matchup: Texas (9) vs. Florida October 4th, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Kickoff time: 3:30 p.m (EST) Texas favored by 6.5 points Texas plays it’s first SEC game of the year, putting Manning to his first test after failing against Ohio State in Week 1. Player Watch Texas: Quintrevion Wisner, RB Fresh off the bench after missing Weeks 2–4 with a leg injury, Wisner is trending to return this week. He’s a running back that’s got high agility that he uses to slip through creases with good balance and turn bounces to the outside into chuck plays. He stresses the edges and offers real third-down efficiency as a receiver, and if he stacks healthy weeks while sharpening blitz pickup, Texas can lean on him as a high-volume space back who punishes light boxes. The issues with Wisner is he’s more the scalpel than the sledgehammer, so short-yardage finishing can wobble when the pile needs pushing. DJ Campbell, OG DJ Campbell plays like a sports car’s with extra throttle. When he fires off, defenders slide back with no control. He’s a true power guard

Jaydon Blue ‘very confident’ heading into potential NFL debut vs. Jets – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com Fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue has been patiently waiting to show what he can do. FRISCO, Texas – On Sunday, Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue is expected to make his NFL debut on the road against the Jets. With so many […] Fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue has been patiently waiting to show what he can do. FRISCO, Texas – On Sunday, Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue is expected to make his NFL debut on the road against the Jets. With so many injuries to Dallas’ offense, including RB Miles Sanders being questionable going into Sunday afternoon, the time is now for Blue to make his long-anticipated introduction to the offense. “Very excited,” Blue said. “I’ve waited my time, I’ve stayed patient. I always was told to trust the process and I knew eventually if I was to stay consistent and work hard that my time would come…” “It was a part of the plan. I’m just excited that I finally get to go out there and showcase my skills.” With KaVontae Turpin ruled out with a foot injury, Blue could also be utilized as a returner on special teams. The Cowboys haven’t tipped their hand as to who will return kickoffs and punts, but Blue is ready to go if he’s called upon. “I feel good,” Blue said. “I’ve been working back there since I’ve been here, so I’m very confident in my ability to be able to return the ball and the game plan that coach Nick [Sorensen] has. I’m very confident and I’m ready.” Dallas Cowboys will be without multiple key starters for Sunday’s game vs. New York Jets – Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News The injury list for the Cowboys remains extensive. FRISCO — Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer wasn’t kidding when he said his team was “banged up” earlier this week. Dallas will be officially without multiple key starters for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, while the status of a few more players remains up in the air. Starting left tackle Tyler Guyton will miss the game due to a concussion he suffered on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. He was still in the concussion protocol as of Friday. Nate Thomas, a seventh-round pick in last year’s draft, is expected to start in his place. He replaced Guyton in the tie against the Packers. The Cowboys will also officially be without wide receiver and kick returner KaVontae Turpin, who sprained his foot on Sunday. The loss of Guyton means the Cowboys will be down three offensive linemen from their original starting five this season. Center Cooper Beebe is on injured reserve, while first-round pick Tyler Booker continues to recover from an ankle sprain he suffered in the Week 3 loss to Chicago. How Cowboys finding WR1A is boosting their running game – Reid D Hanson, Cowboys Wire George Pickens is helping the Cowboys in multiple ways. What Pickens does is torment secondaries. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound field-stretcher has made a reputation posterizing opponents. His sideline special awareness combined with his natural ball skills and highpoint ability make him a downfield weapon who teams scheme for. Until Sunday night against Green Bay, the league hadn’t seen him be that player since joining the Cowboys. Eight receptions, 134 yards and two touchdowns later and everyone’s taken notice. The connection to the ground game is simple: as teams scheme to stop Pickens and the big play potential he carries, they move resources off the line of scrimmage and back into the secondary. In a pick-your-own-poison scenario, teams will choose to stop the big play nine out of ten times. It’s that gravity Pickens demands that assists the running game and that same gravity that keeps the Cowboys offense afloat while CeeDee Lamb is sidelined. Prior to Week 4 Sumer Sports calculated the Cowboys’ light box percentage was just 59.7% This was good enough for 19th in the NFL and stood to lose status with Lamb out. Pickens’ breakout ensured there would be no sudden personnel increase in the box anytime soon. Schottenheimer ‘proud’ of Trevon Diggs for how Cowboys CB responded to recent benching – Calvin Watkins, Dallas Morning News The accountability shown by Trevon Diggs isn’t going unnoticed. FRISCO – Brian Schottenheimer didn’t get into specifics about why cornerback Trevon Diggs was not in the starting lineup for the Week 4 tie against the Packers, but the Dallas Cowboys coach said Friday the response from his best defensive back is positive. There were issues Schottenheimer and Diggs had to deal with that affected whether or not he was going to start. Diggs is expected to start Sunday’s game at the New York Jets. “Been awesome,” Schottenheimer said of Diggs. “The conversation we had was interesting. I shared my opinion, he shared his opinion. We agree to disagree on some things but, man, just the way he’s responded. The way he played in that (Packers) game, like I told you guys after the game, how proud of him (I was). “Fantastic player and I think I’ve been blown away by his work this week and how well he’s been doing. That’s what I love about him. I get mad at my kids all the time and they still love me and I still love Trevon.” Diggs spoke with Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus about playing more man-to-man coverage for the upcoming game against the Packers. Dak Prescott is oozing confidence despite disappointing start for Cowboys – Matt Galatzan, Cowboys on SI The Cowboys current record doesn’t worry Dak Prescott. The Dallas Cowboys haven’t gotten off to the best start in the 2025 season, and are currently sitting at 1-2-1 after a disappointing tie with the Green Bay Packers. That said, there is still plenty to be positive about heading into a Week 5 matchup vs. the New York Jets. For one thing, their offense currently ranks No. 1 in the NFL