The Dallas Cowboys will play their final preseason game tonight against the Atlanta Falcons. This will be the final opportunity for many of the down-roster players to make an impression and keep their NFL dreams alive. Dallas is not expected to play many starters at all, but there are going to be some really interesting […] The Dallas Cowboys will play their final preseason game tonight against the Atlanta Falcons. This will be the final opportunity for many of the down-roster players to make an impression and keep their NFL dreams alive. Dallas is not expected to play many starters at all, but there are going to be some really interesting position battles to watch. The running back room has yet to be settled, but we should see roster-lock Jaydon Blue get some action after returning from injury. Plus, the Joe Milton experiment will roll on, and hopefully improve this time around. Defensive tackle and cornerback are two defensive positions that still have some mystery about them. Defensive tackle because it is a weak roster spot, and cornerback because of so many injuries. After tonight is over, we start the real thing. Info for the game. Cowboys vs Falcons game info Important links: Cowboys depth chart | Roster Date: Aug 22nd, 2025 Game time: 8:00 PM EST Location: Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium TV channel: Local: KTVT 11 National: NFL Network Coverage Map: 506 Sports Radio: 105.3 The Fan | SXM Streaming: ESPN+ Cowboys record: (0-2) Falcons record: (0-2) Odds: Dallas -2.5, courtesy of FanDuel Prediction: Cowboys 23 – Falcons 18 Enemy blog: The Falcoholic Twitter: @BloggingTheBoys Facebook: Please Like us! 0 CommentsSee More:

The 2025 NFL season is slowly, but inevitably, getting closer. The pace is too slow for most NFL fans, but the laws of nature still prevail and the earth’s rotation is fixed. So wait we must. While waiting, let’s take a look at some gambling odds for the upcoming season. Today we are going to […] The 2025 NFL season is slowly, but inevitably, getting closer. The pace is too slow for most NFL fans, but the laws of nature still prevail and the earth’s rotation is fixed. So wait we must. While waiting, let’s take a look at some gambling odds for the upcoming season. Today we are going to focus on FanDuel’s odds on teams making the playoffs. Of course we’re going to focus on the Dallas Cowboys in this respect, and their odds aren’t good. They are listed as the 23rd most-likely team to make the playoffs at a payout of +194 (basically the higher the payout, the lower the chance of it happening, you can find an explanation here). Only 14 teams make the NFL playoffs, so the implication is that the Cowboys are likely far from returning to the tournament. Honestly, those odds feel low. Just take a look at some teams that have better odds. The Chicago Bears at +184. The New England Patriots at +164. And the Jacksonville Jaguars at +172. Maybe I’m just wearing blue & silver colored glasses, but I’m taking the Cowboys over those teams. The Bears went 5-12 last season. The Patriots were 4-13, as were the Jaguars. Last year the Cowboys had a disaster season. Their issues started in the offseason when the Jones Clan decided to basically acquire no talent except through the draft. It was a new level of futility, even for the Cowboys. They also hired Mike Zimmer, who has a defensive scheme that is notorious for being hard to get right quickly, and usually takes half a season or so to get fully installed. Sure enough, the Cowboys defense was atrocious early on. You also had Mike McCarthy, who seemed to be running on fumes, using an offense that certainly was not among the more cutting-edge units in the league. Then the injuries hit; Dak Prescott missed half the season. Micah Parsons sat out some games. Other stars were either lost or sidelined for large portions of the year. Frankly, it was a confluence of self-inflicted wounds and things that were out of their control. And they still went 7-10. Then there is the QB test. If you didn’t know, the NFL is a QB league, plain and simple. Yes, the occasional odd team can succeed while masking their QBs issues, but in general teams go as their QBs go. No disrespect to Caleb Williams, Drake Maye or Trevor Lawrence, but most NFL observers would trust Prescott over that trio. Williams and Maye could break out this year, but that’s always a huge gamble. Lawrence is a little bit more experienced but has had trouble putting together consistent play. Prescott came in second in the NFL MVP voting in 2023. There is a difference. You can certainly make the case that the Cowboys are more likely to miss the playoffs than make it, especially with Philadelphia and Washington in the division. Division and conference can influence who has a better shot at a spot in the playoffs. But is still feels like these odds are a little low for the roster the Cowboys have (provided Micah Parsons actually plays). FanDuel Sportsbook is conducting FanDuel Futures Day on Tuesday, August 26 where you can get profit boost tokens around various futures markets throughout the day. The markets will be split up throughout the day, but they will include odds to win the Super Bowl and hypothetical Super Bowl matchups, odds to make or miss the playoffs, win totals, division winners, and player milestones. Head over to FanDuel Sportsbook on Tuesday to take advantage of FanDuel Futures Day. 51 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Odds

It is only August, and nobody is trying to fast forward. The Dallas Cowboys will officially begin their 2025 season in two weeks and we have spent many, many months looking forward to it. But eyes are constantly on the future, and with college football officially returning this week (shout out to Week 0), there […] It is only August, and nobody is trying to fast forward. The Dallas Cowboys will officially begin their 2025 season in two weeks and we have spent many, many months looking forward to it. But eyes are constantly on the future, and with college football officially returning this week (shout out to Week 0), there is an early NFL Mock Draft from ESPN’s Field Yates worth paying attention to. Yates made the proper acknowledgements in saying that a number of things will change in the next 6-7 months. Names we think are awesome now will fade while others will rise from obscurity. As far as the current NFL is concerned, that same exact logic can be applied. He noted that he used ESPN’s Football Power Index to establish the draft order, but obviously different teams can wind up in different places. As far as the Cowboys are concerned, Yates had them picking at 13 and gave them Florida Gators defensive tackle Caleb Banks. 13. Dallas Cowboys Caleb Banks, DT, Florida The Cowboys enter the 2025 season looking to right some of the wrongs from their forgettable 2024. One big area of concern is the interior defensive line. Their porous run D (4.8 yards allowed per carry, tied for third worst) cannot continue if they want to keep contending in the NFC. Banks could help fix it. He has outstanding size at 6-foot-6 and 330 pounds, but he also displays the quickness and power to be a disruptive interior rusher. He began his career at Louisville, but his best college season came in 2024, when he had 4.5 sacks for the Gators — including 2.5 in his dominant game against Ole Miss. Florida’s win over Ole Miss last year is regarded as one of their premier wins of last season, so the fact that Banks was such a big part of it suggests that he may have a propensity for shining brightest when the moment properly calls for it. We can dream, right? It makes sense to project the Cowboys to take a defensive tackle in the future as the current day version of the team is still, as they have for almost the entirety of The Drought™, struggling along the interior of their defensive line. Dallas broke the mold in 2023 by selecting Mazi Smith in the first round and he marked the first time they used such a premium resource on defensive tackle since Russell Maryland, and that was so long ago that Maryland is being talked about in the current day documentary about the 90s Cowboys on Netflix. Everything is projection at this point when it comes to both collegiate and NFL football, but it is worth mentioning that Banks was named to the 2025 Coaches Preseason All-SEC Second-Team. The point here is that there a lot of people expecting big things from him in the near future. Will the Cowboys draft a defensive tackle in the first round again? Heck, will they be picking in the top 15 again? These are important questions that the next half year are going to answer one way or another. 0 CommentsSee More:

Jerry Jones had his day in court on Thursday. The court of public opinion. In a conversation that premiered on Michael Irvin’s YouTube Channel on Thursday afternoon, Jerry Jones was asked about the contract extension conversations the Dallas Cowboys have had with Micah Parsons (that is quite the sentence). Jerry noted that when the Cowboys […] Jerry Jones had his day in court on Thursday. The court of public opinion. In a conversation that premiered on Michael Irvin’s YouTube Channel on Thursday afternoon, Jerry Jones was asked about the contract extension conversations the Dallas Cowboys have had with Micah Parsons (that is quite the sentence). Jerry noted that when the Cowboys wanted to send details to Micah’s agent David Mulugheta that they were told to take it where the sun don’t shine. Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons’ overall representation have been at war with one another for quite some time. The Cowboys owner, general manager and president seems to feel that a deal was agreed upon when he and Micah spoke indirectly (some would say informally). Parsons has made it very clear that he will not be negotiating, regardless of what informal or indirect conversations happened to date, without his agent as a part of the process. Whatever you believe or however you feel… these are still seemingly the emotions felt by the two parties who have to come together with now two weeks to go until the season begins which spells trouble. Micah himself has not spoken all too much since requesting a trade from the Cowboys three weeks ago (Friday is the technical three-week anniversary). On the other hand Jerry has taken a lot of opportunities to tell everyone his thoughts and opinions on the matter and in this case used the vehicle that is Michael Irvin’s platform. Earlier on Thursday it was intimated by Jerry that Micah should take less for the overall “puzzle” that is the challenge of constructing the Dallas Cowboys roster. That is a line that we have heard from the Cowboys and all NFL teams for forever now. Speaking of forever… Jerry brought out an old classic in saying that it would be shocking how big of a check he would write if it would guarantee a Super Bowl for the Cowboys. Again… the season starts in two weeks. We are still here. How long will we be? Update: 6:10pm ET This summarization from Nick Harris is a great look at the overall interview. Nick also suggested we could be here a while. The clock is ticking. 12 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

There are two notable pass rushers in the NFL seeking extensions with their teams at the moment and one of the teams in question is going to start listening to trade offers. That team is the Cincinnati Bengals. It was reported on Sunday that Cincy is going to begin entertaining offers (as if they weren’t […] There are two notable pass rushers in the NFL seeking extensions with their teams at the moment and one of the teams in question is going to start listening to trade offers. That team is the Cincinnati Bengals. It was reported on Sunday that Cincy is going to begin entertaining offers (as if they weren’t to this point, but this is the report nonetheless) with regards to last year’s NFL sack leader, Trey Hendrickson. This is all relevant to the Cowboys as the other team involved in a stalemate with a pass rusher is Dallas as they are through two preseason games now with no extension for Micah Parsons. Obviously these two situations are not exactly apples to apples. While Hendrickson is a very good player and did lead the league in sacks last year, he is not viewed to be on the exact level of Parsons and is four years older. It makes sense for Hendrickson to want a deal that lines up with his production to this point, but the point in this specific instance is that he is not as much of a slam dunk no-brainer as Parsons. Whatever the case, to date the Bengals had publicly refuted any idea that they were going to listen to trade offers for Hendrickson. Parsons issued a trade request from the Cowboys (now over two weeks ago) and Dallas has maintained a stance that they are not interested in moving him. Things can always change. See More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

Through two preseason games, the Dallas Cowboys defense has looked a bit discombobulated. Similar to 2024, the Cowboys defense has struggled to stop the run, but with DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs on the sideline, slowing down the opposing team’s passing game has been just as much of a struggle. While the coverage unit is […] Through two preseason games, the Dallas Cowboys defense has looked a bit discombobulated. Similar to 2024, the Cowboys defense has struggled to stop the run, but with DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs on the sideline, slowing down the opposing team’s passing game has been just as much of a struggle. While the coverage unit is expected to have some issues, the lack of pass rush has been a concerning development for a team that has been rumored to have one of the better pass rush units in the National Football League. With Micah Parsons still without a new deal and holding out during the Cowboys training camp practices, the Cowboys have relied on Marshawn Kneeland, Sam Williams, Donovan Ezeiruaku, and James Houston heavily through their two preseason games. Houston, the newest addition to the Dallas defensive line room, has been the most impressive edge rusher so far in the Cowboys preseason matchups, but the others have struggled to generate any consistent pressure. So far, they don’t have a single sack between them in the preseason. Even when/if Parsons returns, the Cowboys will heavily rely on Kneeland, Williams, and Ezeiruaku to be key contributors on defense in 2025 behind the anticipated starters — Micah Parsons and Dante Fowler. From the mouth of the Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys are currently playing things pretty “vanilla” on both sides of the ball, but with some key contributors along the defensive line struggling to generate pressure throughout the preseason, that could be a bad sign for the Cowboys ability to generate pressure during the regular season, even when Micah Parsons returns to the lineup. See More: Dallas Cowboys Preseason

Cooper Rush tosses TD pass and pick-6 in return to AT&T Stadium as Ravens beat Cowboys 31-13 – Associated Press, ESPN.com A review of the Cowboys’ Saturday night loss vs. Ravens ARLINGTON, Texas — — Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass and a pick-6 in his return to AT&T Stadium, and rookie Tyler Loop kicked five field goals as […] A review of the Cowboys’ Saturday night loss vs. Ravens ARLINGTON, Texas — — Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass and a pick-6 in his return to AT&T Stadium, and rookie Tyler Loop kicked five field goals as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-13 on Saturday night. D’Ernest Johnson ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for the Ravens (2-0). Loop — the likely replacement for Justin Tucker, who was released in the offseason after he was accused of inappropriate behavior by massage therapists — connected from 53, 52, 42, 36 and 29 yards while missing from 50. Cornerback Andrew Booth picked off Rush and returned it 40 yards for a TD, and Brandon Aubrey kicked field goals of 47 and 36 yards for the Cowboys (0-2). Rush, who spent the previous seven seasons as Dak Prescott’s Dallas backup before signing as a free agent with Baltimore, flipped a 1-yard TD pass while backpedaling to Keith Kirkwood on a fourth-down play early in the second quarter. Rush played the first half, going 20 of 30 for 198 yards with two interceptions. Rush’s first pick was a throw behind receiver LaJohntay Wester. Booth grabbed it and raced down the left sideline, avoiding tacklers during the final 10 yards. Joe Milton, looking to assume Rush’s role with the Cowboys this season, was 9 of 18 for 122 yards and one interception while playing 3 1/2 quarters. He connected with Jonathan Mingo for 49 yards to set up Aubrey’s first field goal. Milton’s interception immediately followed one by Dallas’ Kemon Hall that deflected off the hands of running back Rasheen Ali. Milton’s heave from midfield into the end zone was picked off by safety Reuben Lowrey. The fourth field goal by Loop came on a possession extended by a roughing-the-passer penalty against linebacker Darius Harris. Neither Prescott nor Ravens starting quarterback Lamar Jackson was in uniform. Prescott received a few seconds of screen time on the stadium’s enormous videoboard, urging the fans to make noise before the fourth-down Baltimore play that resulted in Rush’s TD pass.The Ravens outgained the Cowboys 273 yards to 31 in building an 18-7 halftime lead. They ran 50 plays to the Cowboys’ 19 during the first half and totaled 16 first-half first downs to the Cowboys’ two. Jerry Jones could already be experiencing some buyer’s remorse. The Dallas Cowboys have some of the best individual players at their positions in the NFL, but they have an alarming lack of depth in multiple key areas. The preseason is exposing just how thin they are on the offensive side of the ball, putting even more pressure on starters Dak Prescott and Javonte Williams. Both backup quarterback Joe Milton and former Philadelphia Eagles starter Miles Sanders were in line for an extensive workload in Dallas’ preseason duel against old friend Cooper Rush and the Baltimore Ravens. It took one drive for Dallas to immediately get concerned when watching those two try to take off. Sanders was bottled up to the tune of a ghastly -4 yards rushing on two carries. After a huge stuff by the Ravens defense, Dallas’ attempt to break through with Milton under center, and he was promptly taken down for a safety that gave Baltimore a quick 2-0 lead. Milton failed to pull off any big plays on his second drive. Dallas’ offseason is starting to lose more shine with each passing day. Picking Milton over a more established veteran quarterback and choosing to give Sanders a role that prominent in the wide-open backfield look like two mistakes that need to be corrected. Cowboys relying on Joe Milton and Miles Sanders could be a mistake Sanders is fresh off a terrible two-year stint with the Carolina Panthers in which he proved to be wholly inferior to Chuba Hubbard. Dallas has two rookies in Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, who will likely be licking their lips when they see Sanders struggle to put his foot down. Milton certainly played well in his one-game debut with the New England Patriots, but he has looked a bit out of sorts in extended action. The arm is always going to be there, but the lack of accuracy and ability to sense pressure could be quite concerning for anyone expecting him to take a developmental step forward. Lamb let off the hook by the NFL after sideline collision. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will not be fined by the NFL after being penalized for a collision with a referee in the restricted area of the sidelines during last week’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. Lamb managed to avoid injury despite being blindsided by the official. Lamb entered the path of side judge Anthony Jeffries. Players are not permitted to enter the white area of the sidelines during play. “I hope the [official’s] OK. They said he’s OK, the official that he ran into, but we have to be better than that,” head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters after the game. “CeeDee knows better. We know better.” Referee Alex Moore called it a “rare situation” after the contest. “Normally, we don’t have anybody standing that deep into the restricted area or that type of forceful contact,” he added. “So it is a rare occurrence, but it does happen from time to time.” Lamb joked on social media after the game, “I feel like everyone needs a laugh,” regarding the situation, though Schottenheimer was less pleased with the team’s lack of discipline during the contest and bemoaned the 11 penalties committed. Cowboys may have unearthed another gem in Kentucky undrafted free agent. Who will be the Dallas Cowboys’ nickel cornerback