DeMarvion Overshown, Shavon Revel to be on pitch count for Cowboys vs. Eagles – Calvin Watkins, Dallas Morning News The Cowboys continue to be cautious with DeMarvion Overshown and Shavon Revel. FRISCO — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and cornerback Shavon Revel, both coming off knee surgeries, will remain on a pitch count for Sunday’s game […] DeMarvion Overshown, Shavon Revel to be on pitch count for Cowboys vs. Eagles – Calvin Watkins, Dallas Morning News The Cowboys continue to be cautious with DeMarvion Overshown and Shavon Revel. FRISCO — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and cornerback Shavon Revel, both coming off knee surgeries, will remain on a pitch count for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. Overshown made his season debut on Monday against Las Vegas, starting and playing 31 snaps. He was credited with a tackle for loss. Revel came off the bench, playing 19 snaps and recording one tackle. “Yeah, they will be very similar to last week’s just because of the close proximity to this game and then turning around and playing against Kansas City,” Schottenheimer said. “As you guys know, those pitch counts are flexible, depending on the type of game and how it’s going. It will be about the same.” From forgotten pick to WR3, this Dallas Cowboy is flying up the depth chart – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ryan Flournoy is staring to take the strides the Cowboys had hoped for. Second-year wide receiver Ryan Flournoy was fighting for a roster spot toward the end of Dallas Cowboys training camp in August. In a head-to-head battle with close friend and fellow receiver Jalen Brooks going into the final preseason game, Flournoy needed a big effort to earn the final spot in the receiver room. Just to even have a chance, it took a knee injury to Jonathan Mingo in the prior week’s preseason game to give him the opportunity after a training camp that had him as more of an afterthought. ”There were times in camp I wasn’t getting the ball at all,” Flournoy said. “I was probably wide receiver-seven [on the depth chart].” After leading the team in receiving in that final exhibition, Flournoy secured one of the final spots on the 53-man roster, but he also knew that it could be short-lived. Mingo was set to return after four weeks, and Brooks and Jalen Cropper were hot on his tail off the practice squad. To keep his value on the roster high, he homed in on a craft that he began to specialize in late in his rookie season. “I took special teams serious. I still do,” he said. “I knew in order to make the team, I had to make myself available and dominate. That’s what the last two preseason games consisted of, just really locking in on special teams.” The plan worked. Flournoy hung around on the roster, and it allowed him to step into a big opportunity when CeeDee Lamb when down for three games with a high ankle sprain earlier this season. Going into the team’s Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets, Flournoy noticed a lot of plays drawn up for him to be the first read. It was something he had not seen in a regular-season game to that point in his career. “It skyrocketed [my confidence],” he said. “The trust the coaches gave me, I remember going into the meeting Jets week, and we didn’t have no conversations or nothing. I had just seen plays drawn up for me, and I was like, ‘Oh, they trust me. I got to step up.’ That just boosted my confidence. They see what I see in myself.” Cowboys-Eagles rematch will look different for Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts – starting with the defender right in front of them – Jori Epstein, Yahoo Sports Qunnien Williams and Jalen Carter will bring an entirely new dynamic to Cowboys-Eagles showdown. In the postgame locker room after the Dallas Cowboys’ season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, Dak Prescott didn’t downplay the ejection of Jalen Carter. The Eagles’ Pro Bowl defensive tackle had been thrown out of the game before taking a snap after he spit on Prescott. Prescott didn’t take a sack in the four-point loss that followed. “Honestly, it was a hell of a player that a lot of our protection [plan] was to go towards him,” Prescott told Yahoo Sports from his locker. “When the ref was like, ‘Oh, he’s out of here, I was like, ‘Oh, s***.’ “The whole game of protections changed.” Eleven weeks later, the Cowboys host the Eagles with the expectation that a spit-free Carter will be ready and eager to impact Dallas. The Cowboys will also field a defensive tackle who did not play in the opener, after acquiring three-time Pro Bowler Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline earlier this month. In an era of football that celebrates and handsomely compensates edge rushers, each team will front a defensive tackle whom opponents know is capable of wrecking a game plan. Williams recorded 1.5 sacks and five quarterback hits in his Cowboys debut last Monday night. Carter has batted four passes in the Eagles’ last two games, per Pro Football Focus data, buoyed by the trade deadline addition of edge rusher Jaelan Phillips. 3 trends Cowboys must continue to find success in season’s 2nd half – Mike Crum, Cowboys Wire Dallas should keep these things in their gameplan. The Dallas Cowboys played a fantastic game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and there are plenty of positives to take forward into Week 12. Still, the Philadelphia Eagles are a different kind of test than the Raiders were. Dak Prescott is 21-2 at home against NFC East teams. The last time a healthy Prescott lost at home to an NFC East opponent was in 2017, to the Eagles. Philadelphia is the defending Super Bowl champs. They are 8-2 and have beaten the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams,

We have the final injury reports for the Cowboys and Eagles game. Friday’s practice delivered some positive news as the Cowboys are looking pretty good heading into their game Sunday. Dak Prescott (hip) was a full participant today, along with Tyler Smith (knee). Neither carries an injury designation, and as expected, they will face off […] We have the final injury reports for the Cowboys and Eagles game. Friday’s practice delivered some positive news as the Cowboys are looking pretty good heading into their game Sunday. Dak Prescott (hip) was a full participant today, along with Tyler Smith (knee). Neither carries an injury designation, and as expected, they will face off against the Eagles. Perrion Winfrey (back) was a full participant all week and was activated from injured reserve. Winfrey will add more to an already deep defensive tackle rotation. Solomon Thomas (calf) was upgraded to a full practice on Friday and is on track to play this weekend. Meanwhile, Malik Hooker (toe) and Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder) were fully involved on Friday and will play versus the Eagles. For the Eagles, Lane Johnson (foot) was ruled out as expected after sustaining a Lisfranc injury. Cam Jurgens (concussion) was a full go on Friday and is questionable to play. He could be cleared by tomorrow of the league’s concussion protocol. Finally, edge rusher Jaelan Phillips carries no injury designation for the game. See More: Dallas Cowboys Injuries

It’s “Dallas week” for the Philadelphia Eagles, but who are we kidding? It’s Eagles week for the Cowboys! Let’s face it, the lack of success of the New York Giants and Washington Whatevers over the last 20 years has made the NFC East really about the Cowboys and Eagles. Over the last dozen years, the […] It’s “Dallas week” for the Philadelphia Eagles, but who are we kidding? It’s Eagles week for the Cowboys! Let’s face it, the lack of success of the New York Giants and Washington Whatevers over the last 20 years has made the NFC East really about the Cowboys and Eagles. Over the last dozen years, the division has been won 10 times by either the Cowboys or the Eagles, with each of them winning it five times. Washington has done it twice, while the New York football Giants have a good ol’ goose egg. The Eagles and Cowboys are sitting first and second in the division, with one team trying to win its second-straight Super Bowl while the other team is just looking to win its second-straight game. The gap in the standings between these two teams may have taken a little of the luster off this otherwise huge NFC East matchup, but there are still plenty of things to play for. Despite their respective records, both teams have a lot to prove. Here are five things to watch when these two teams battle it out on Sunday. 1. Speed kills Stopping the run will always be a big topic whenever you have Saquon Barkley in the backfield or if you’re going against the Cowboys’ defense. The opportunity for a huge day running the ball exists. The last time these teams squared off, the Cowboys’ defense did a good job keeping Barkley in check as he finished the game with only 60 yards rushing on 18 carries. The trade for Quinnen Williams has added strength in the interior of the Cowboys’ defensive line, so space between the tackles may not be as readily available as they were before, but that doesn’t mean the Eagles can’t find some space to get up the field. Look for the Eagles to push outside by hitting Barkley out of the flat or quick passes to wide receivers. And as always, quarterback Jalen Hurts is always a threat to take off running. The Cowboys may have added some muscle on their defense, but the speed of their back seven will be equally important in keeping the Eagles from running up and down the field. 2. Force Hurts to beat you The Eagles will take the easy stuff all day long if the Cowboys let them. If the defense does a good job of filling gaps and wrapping up, it will force Philadelphia to look upfield more. Hurts is a good football player, but he’s not the most accurate passer. He has a 76% on-target passing percentage, ranking outside the top half of the league, which isn’t atrocious, but shows he has a tendency to misfire at times. Often, his throws are a tad off, making it difficult for the receivers to catch the ball. Being on the “same page” as the receivers has been a bit of a bugaboo for Hurts in recent games. Not only do the Cowboys want Hurts throwing the ball a lot, but they also want to ensure that the defenders create some congestion. They don’t have to smother A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Just have defenders close by. Any off-coverage zone stuff will make things easy for him. Don’t do that. Instead, they need to make him make some good throws. With DaRon Bland, Caelen Carson, and now Shavon Revel Jr., the Cowboys have the corners who are physical enough to jam at the line of scrimmage and stay close in man coverage. If the Eagles have to rely on Hurts stringing together good throws to win the game, the Cowboys’ chances go up. 3. Crossing route confusion Everywhere you look, the Eagles have good defensive players. They don’t really have areas to exploit. But they also aren’t so dominant in any area that opposing offenses must avoid them. For that reason, the Cowboys’ offense must play to its strengths. Yes, they’ll try to balance things out with the run like they always do, but at some point, this game needs to become the Lamb and Pickens show. Philly has great corners. Second-year guys Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean are rock solid, with the third corner being Adoree’ Jackson, who the Eagles signed to a cheap one-year deal in March. These guys will make things challenging for the Cowboys’ passing attack, but Brian Schottenheimer and company should have some nice tricks up their sleeve to free up their star receivers, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. Look for the Cowboys’ play design to include some nice layering and have these guys flying across the middle, hoping to get them the ball with some room to run. 4. Fourth-down decisions The last four times Dak Prescott has faced the Eagles in AT&T, we’ve seen some big offensive performances. In those games, the Cowboys have scored 33, 40, 41, and 37 points for an average of 38 points per contest. Prescott has thrown nine touchdowns and just two interceptions in those four games. It would be great to see the offense come out firing against their divisional foes, but this Eagles defense will have other plans. The Eagles’ defense has not allowed more than 10 points in each of their last two games. If that happens a third time, the Cowboys aren’t winning this football game. While the point totals should land somewhere in between the previous high-scoring affairs and the more recent Philly games where points are scarce, each team will want to make every possession count. Last week, the Dan Campbell-led Lions missed out on points and squandered field possession by turning the ball over on downs five times! Even Nick Sirianni is notorious for

The Cowboys are riding a bit of a high after their emotional win over the Raiders, and the chance to get back to .500 is right around the corner. It won’t be easy, though, as they host the Eagles for a rematch of what was a close loss on the road in the season opener. […] The Cowboys are riding a bit of a high after their emotional win over the Raiders, and the chance to get back to .500 is right around the corner. It won’t be easy, though, as they host the Eagles for a rematch of what was a close loss on the road in the season opener. Back then, we profiled the offensive and defensive schemes for the Eagles, projecting their new look on offense under a new coordinator while detailing the changes that grizzled veteran Vic Fangio was dealing with. Not much has changed schematically for either side, but the way they’re playing has. Defensively, Fangio’s unit started out poorly. Holding Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to 17 points in Week 2 was the lone bright spot, as Philadelphia ranked 18th in EPA/play and 20th in success rate through the first eight weeks of the season. Then they went to their bye week and seemingly figured things out. In the two games since, they’ve allowed 16 total points and are second in EPA/play while ranking third in success rate. Granted, one of those games came against a Broncos offense that’s 17th in EPA/play, while the Lions have been a bit inconsistent and just changed offensive play-callers the week before facing the Eagles. In short, if you wanted to argue that the Eagles still haven’t figured things out defensively, there’s something to work with there. Odds are probably good that they have, indeed, figured it out considering Fangio’s very long track record of success. The bigger problem for the Eagles is that the defense is the only reason the Eagles aren’t coming into this one on a two-game losing streak. The offense has completely fallen off, and fans are calling for first-year coordinator Kevin Patullo to lose his job. It’s not exactly groundbreaking news that Eagles fans are directing their hatred at someone after a few down weeks, but the decline has been stark. Over the first eight weeks, when the defense was having trouble stopping a nosebleed, the offense was in a groove. They ranked eighth in EPA/play and fourth in EPA/rush, with Saquon Barkley doing what he often does. Since then, though, the Eagles are 26th in EPA/play and 31st in success rate, ahead of only the Browns. Most concerning is their run game, which has always been the thing that Nick Sirianni resorts to when the offense isn’t humming. These last two weeks, Philly is 29th in EPA/rush, a shockingly low result for them. Perhaps the biggest concern for the Eagles is that the problem seems to be their offensive line. Only two other teams are getting stuffed on a higher rate of runs for the year; it doesn’t help that they’re 30th in yards after contact per attempt, either. In the pass game, Jalen Hurts is seeing more pressure than he usually does, and his pressure-to-sack ratio of 21.3% is fifth among starting quarterbacks, just behind the last quarterback the Cowboys faced, Geno Smith. The Eagles offense is cratering right now. That’s ideal timing for the Cowboys, because their defense just got a huge boost. Quinnen Williams dominated the Raiders and helped open things up for others on that defensive line, while DeMarvion Overshown and Logan Wilson represented tangible upgrades in both run defense and pass coverage of intermediate lanes. Even Malik Hooker, who returned from injury, provided a noticeable bump in production. It feels wrong to say that Dallas is well-positioned to shut down Hurts, Barkley, and this offense. That’s where we may be though, and looking at the way each team is playing coming into this one, it’s hard to argue otherwise. That leaves things up to the battle between Dak Prescott and Vic Fangio, a battle that Dallas was winning earlier this year before some ill-timed drops from their star receiver. One way or another, though, the stage is set for the Cowboys and Eagles to deliver us one of the most thrilling games you could imagine between an 8-2 team and a 4-5-1 team. See More:

Each week we dive into each team’s rookie class and compare how they stack up against each other. (Grades for each player are the overall offensive or defensive grade handed out by PFF.com) Dallas Cowboys Tyler Booker (OG) First Round Booker’s night in Vegas looked like vet-caliber guard play from a rookie. Dallas didn’t hide him, and […] Each week we dive into each team’s rookie class and compare how they stack up against each other. (Grades for each player are the overall offensive or defensive grade handed out by PFF.com) Dallas Cowboys Tyler Booker (OG) First Round Booker’s night in Vegas looked like vet-caliber guard play from a rookie. Dallas didn’t hide him, and he didn’t need hiding. He kept the right B-gap drama-free while the Cowboys controlled the tempo and Dak carved out a huge performance. The box score backs the narrative as Dallas allowed just one sack for one yard and churned out 114 rushing yards on 31 attempts, part of a 381-yard, 24-first-down outing in a 33–16 win. ESPN’s win-rate board slots Booker among the league’s better interior run blockers with a 76% run-block win rate, top-10 at his position, while the Cowboys’ line sits 10th in pass-block win rate (66%) and 13th in run-block win rate (72%), context that matches what the tape keeps showing with Booker. PFF has him at 77.2 with a run-block grade near, the best among all rookie guards, and a 61.6 pass-blocking grade which ranks second. That’s a pretty encouraging rookie guard profile. The Philadelphia test is different for Booker as this is less of a one-man wrecking ball like Vegas, and more wave after wave. The Eagles aren’t the league’s top pass rushing team this year, with a pass-rush win rate is at 36%, which ranks 19th. But they win with depth and interior push. Jaelan Phillips still threatens edges with speed-to-power, Jalen Carter can dent pockets from 3-tech, and Jordan Davis ranks top-10 in defensive tackle run-stop win rate at 40%. The checklist for Booker is protect Dak Prescott from Carter’s relentlessness, and bring the same firm run blocks that showed up in Vegas so Dallas can stay ahead of the sticks. Grade: 70.1 Donovan Ezeiraku (DE) Second Round Ezeiruaku’s Vegas tape looked great as a run defender. He threatened the corner early to set the table, then mixed in speed-to-power and a tight inside counter once the right tackle started oversetting. His best reps showed up on pressure downs where he played with disciplined rush lanes and a late pressure that forced throws that missed the target. The encouraging thing about Ezeiruaku is that the motor never dips and the fourth quarter looked like first quarter, which is how those pressures start turning into drive-enders.Philadelphia is a different exam. Quarterback Jalen Hurts turns bad gap integrity into explosive plays. Expect chips and an RPO game that tests edge discipline. Grade: 79.7 Shavon Revel Jr. (CB) The Cowboys finally got their long-armed rookie corner on the field at last. Activated from NFI ahead of the Raiders game, Shavon Revel made his NFL debut 429 days after his ACL tear. Dallas kept him on a pitch count and things all looked fine. He’s a press-friendly outside corner built for modern condensed splits. Physical at the line, patient feet, and can disrupt the route. If Revel’s next meaningful action comes against Philadelphia, his dance partners are DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, and Dallas Goedert, quite the trio. Smith is the volume engine right now with 49 receptions for 665 yards and three touchdowns. Brown is having a quieter year by his standards but remains a bully at the catch point with 38 for 457 and three touchdowns. Goedert is the red-zone hammer, so compressed-field leverage and tackle strength matter. Those are very different problems to solve for Revel in one afternoon so get ready to watch him closely this week. Grade: 62.6 Shemar James (LB) Fifth Round James’ Vegas tape was a bounce-back in the ways coaches care about, even if it didn’t come with fireworks. He played on schedule, stacked leverage-sound fits, and finished as a rally tackler. The box shows a clean, useful night with seven total tackles while Dallas held Las Vegas to 27 rushing yards. Philadelphia’s offense is first in red-zone touchdown rate (75%) and leans into short-field efficiency even while their third-down conversion sits 29th at 34%. They don’t need a dozen explosive plays to hurt defenses, they need two first downs and a red-zone snap. Add personnel pressure points with Saquon Barkley as the volume back with 662 rush yards and four touchdowns, means James’ job becomes less about splash and more about denying the easy button. Grade: 39.9 Jay Toia (DT) Seventh Round Toia had a light workload last week with 13 defensive snaps and registering zero tackles or pressures. He’s operating now as Dallas’s fourth defensive tackle behind Quinnen Williams, Osa Odighizuwa, and Kenny Clark, which means spot duty in base, short yardage, and the odd heavy package. With a tougher opponent on deck and Solomon Thomas possibly returning from last week’s injury, expect the rotation to tighten even more for Toia. His snaps could dip as the staff leans on the other four, making him probably inactive if Thomas returns. Grade: 29.9 Alijah Clark (DB) UDFA Clark is ticketed for special teams this week with only emergency spot duty at safety if required. He can flash by showing his speed, finish tackles, and flip field position with no flags. Grade: 32.7 Jaydon Blue (RB) Fifth Round Inactive Grade: 50.0 Ajani Cornelius (OT) Sixth Round Inactive Grade: N/A Phil Mafah (RB) Seventh Round Inactive Grade: N/A Trikweze Bridges (CB) Seventh Round Inactive Grade: 36.4 Philadelphia Eagles First Round Campbell comes into the Cowboys game looking every bit like a star rookie linebacker. The 21-year-old has piled up 52 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception. Campbell owns an 78.4 overall grade, which ranks first among rookie linebackers. On tape that shows up as real

A week ago, we debated whether or not the season was already lost. Now, it seems hope springs eternal. Winning will do that to you.  Yes, yes, it was just the Raiders. But the Cowboys crushed a team they were supposed to crush, and most importantly, the defense looked darn good doing it. And yet, […] A week ago, we debated whether or not the season was already lost. Now, it seems hope springs eternal. Winning will do that to you. Yes, yes, it was just the Raiders. But the Cowboys crushed a team they were supposed to crush, and most importantly, the defense looked darn good doing it. And yet, it was still just the Raiders. Up next is a gauntlet that features the Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Vikings, and Chargers. For those keeping track at home, the Cowboys’ odds to make the playoffs went up to 10% with the win, underscoring how bleak the outlook is. They played well against the Raiders, but can they do the same against much better teams? That is the question that our own Tom Ryle and David Howman attempt to answer. Tom: This may have been just a tease before reality rears its ugly head against the Eagles. But there are certainly some things that hint that the Cowboys may have a decent chance against the division leader. The obvious one is the immediate positive impact Quinnen Williams had on the defense. Not only did he get 1.5 sacks and five QB hits, he opened things up for the rest of the defensive line. Three of the team’s four sacks came from the interior D line. While Donovan Ezeiruaku didn’t get one of those, he did contribute two tackles for a loss. That increased pressure up front, including a total of 11 QB hits, seemed to directly benefit the secondary as well. The return of Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker had to help, as did the good play of Caelen Carson and Shavon Revel. The linebackers played their part, with Logan Wilson solid and DeMarvion Overshown finally getting back on the field. Yes, it was the Raiders. But after so many dismal performances by the defense, this has to be encouraging. David: The defense was exactly what we’ve been waiting to see. Williams opens up a lot of things for others, Wilson was a bright spot, and who realized just how much this defense missed Malik Hooker? As good as that side looked, though, defense is largely dictated by the quality of offense they’re facing. In that regard, the Eagles will do much better against this unit than the Raiders did, though they should still be able to get some stops here and there. What I’m more focused on is the offense. Dak Prescott was cooking against the Eagles in the season opener but the offense went quiet in the second half. A lot of that had to do with CeeDee Lamb’s drops, but that wasn’t the only issue. In the end, the Cowboys lost that game because their offense disappeared when they needed it most. That cannot happen again. The Raiders game was a sort of rediscovery of their offensive identity, and just in time. They’ll need to dominate against the Eagles – at home, mind you – to have a shot at winning. And, by the way, their playoff odds increase to 17% with a win. Tom: The only real knock on the offensive performance was a bit of a slow start, which just maybe had something to do with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens sitting out the first series for undisclosed disciplinary reasons. But once they got into the fray, Dak Prescott and company really got to cooking. Pickens in particular was a force to be reckoned with. After the second possession was cut short by a lost fumble, they scored on the next five, a field goal and four consecutive touchdowns. With a considerable lead built up, they were able to take the foot off the gas in the fourth quarter while reducing the risk of injuries. While the Philadelphia defense is formidable, Las Vegas is not all that bad with Maxx Crosby at work. It will be hard to replicate Monday’s performance. But they may be able to do enough. The running game is good enough with Javontae Williams leading the way that the Eagles can’t just pin their ears back and come after Prescott. If the offensive line can hold up for much of the time, the Cowboys should be able to score. That leaves the Dallas D against the Philadelphia O. The Eagles are best when they go run heavy because Jalen Hurts is just not passing all that well. He only completed 50% of his passes against the Lions for 135 yards, and they mustered just 16 points in a defensive struggle on Sunday. One surprising thing that may work to the Cowboys’ advantage is that Nick Sirianni seems to be making some really questionable decisions. He kept the door open for Detroit to come back and tie things up. Let’s hope he continues to come up with some bad choices. David: As if living in Philadelphia wasn’t already a bad enough choice. The opportunity is absolutely there in this game. Ever since the final whistle blew the first time these teams met, I’ve been convinced the Cowboys were going to win the next one. Now that we’re here, I’m only more confident. Dallas seems to have some momentum and the Eagles have won all but one of their eight games by one score, coming dangerously close to losing each time. Given what lies ahead on the Cowboys’ road, a win here would be huge. The rivalry, the prestige of the Eagles, and the fact that it would be their first time this season winning back-to-back games; all of that together could provide a surge in confidence. That’s exactly what they’ll need the rest of the way, and it all starts this Sunday. See

Every week, we gather to discuss the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have David Howman, Sean Martin, Tom Ryle, and Jess Haynie.  This was Dallas’ first game with the two new acquisitions from the trade. How would you rate Quinnen Williams’ […] Every week, we gather to discuss the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have David Howman, Sean Martin, Tom Ryle, and Jess Haynie. This was Dallas’ first game with the two new acquisitions from the trade. How would you rate Quinnen Williams’ and Logan Wilson’s performance? Mike: Williams changed everything up front from the first series. He consistently dented the pocket, forced the Geno Smith to reset the pocket constantly, and drew enough double-teams to free stunts and one-on-ones for everyone else. Against the run he played heavy-handed and finished right on the line so there were no cheap yards after contact. As for Wilson, he brought order and calm to the middle of the field. With the green dot, the fronts were set, the checks got out on time, and the underneath spacing finally looked organized. His range and angles showed up on cutbacks and perimeter runs, and in coverage he was comfortable matching backs and tight ends. For both players this was an A-grade in their performance for their first game as a Cowboy. Howman: Quinnen Williams gets an A+ easily. He was exactly as advertised, blowing up run plays and making an impact as a pass rusher. Logan Wilson looked good too, but didn’t see the field enough for me to really get a sense of his long-term impact. Jess: An obvious high score for Williams, who looked as good as any DT we’ve seen since Jerry bought the team. The Raiders’ o-line is in shambles, though, so we need to see if he can keep it up against better opponents. Wilson didn’t make big plays, but you saw him closing on ball-carriers and stopping them before they could get first downs. I promise you that Kenneth Murray wouldn’t have been there as quickly, if at all, so the upgrade is already evident. Tom: I heard Mickey Spagnola of the mothership talking about how Williams didn’t just generate sacks and pressures, he opened up things for the rest of the defensive front and helped shut down the run. But this week is a much bigger test. Wilson seems like an upgrade. Sean: The Cowboys got 1-vs-1 matchups all night long for their defensive line against the Raiders offensive line, and it was a thing of beauty for winning the game at the point of attack. Williams was a huge part of this and made the “as advertised” plays himself with 1.5 sacks. As for a grade on Wilson, I’ll take the Cowboys waiving Damone Clark on Tuesday following the win as a sign they were pleased with the totality of their work at linebacker in this game, and Wilson was a rotational part of this, so he more than earns a passing grade as well. The Cowboys offense stumbled to start the game, but what grade would you give the offense through the victory against a decent Raiders defense? Mike: The first quarter was choppy with too many negative down-and-distance situations and not enough rhythm, but once they leaned into the quick game and protection help, the offense settled and you could feel the plan take hold. Dak played on point with great efficiency, the ball came out with precision, and the drive structure improved with tempo. The way the offense played forced Vegas to pick its poison with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. The run game wasn’t dominant, but it was functional enough to keep play-action credible and help close the game when it mattered. Howman: Starting off slow out of the bye isn’t exactly a surprise, but the offense woke up and finally looked like themselves again after two lackluster performances. I’d give them a B+ Jess: Part of the stumble was the disciplinary action of sitting Lamb and Pickens for the first series, so that mitigates the criticism. Given how they settled in and performed for the majority of the game, and against a decent overall defense in Vegas, I think an A- is in order. Tom: Solid B+ for me. Pickens was just a beast. Sean: I’ll go with Tom and Howman and say a B+. To be honest, I had an A- written, then remembered the fumble by Dak and the inability to get a first down right after the Raiders made it a two-score game, so this wasn’t truly A work on offense. But, the Cowboys didn’t look stagnant, they played with good balance, and saw Pickens go off in a way that will make any defense they see from here on out questioning how to slow him down. It was a much-needed night for many big names on offense. This week the Cowboys face division rivals, Philadelphia Eagles. What are your expectations for this home game clash? Mike: At home, Dallas should have the edge, but Philadelphia’s front and perimeter weapons make this a battle. If the Cowboys stay out of the early negative-play hole that’s burned them in a few first quarters, they can dictate pace and make the Eagles chase on the scoreboard instead of the other way around. Howman: One word: victory. They nearly beat the Eagles in Philly to start the season, and Dallas has improved on both sides of the ball since then. The Eagles aren’t an easy out, but nothing short of victory should be accepted this week. Jess: I’m not as confident as my colleague. Philly keeps finding ways to win, and their defense is looking scary. This is a night-and-day flip from the caliber of opponent we just faced. I think the Cowboys will make it competitive, but predicting

Missed Vegas curfew prompted Cowboys discipline, Lamb says – Todd Archer, ESPN We now know what happened with Lamb and Pickens. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said he and George Pickens missed curfew Sunday, which resulted in both players missing the first series of Monday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Lamb told reporters that he and Pickens were at […] Missed Vegas curfew prompted Cowboys discipline, Lamb says – Todd Archer, ESPN We now know what happened with Lamb and Pickens. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said he and George Pickens missed curfew Sunday, which resulted in both players missing the first series of Monday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Lamb told reporters that he and Pickens were at Red Rock Casino having dinner and drinks. He denied he was throwing up outside the casino, which had been mentioned on social media. The Cowboys had a 10 p.m. PT curfew Sunday night with a 5:15 p.m. PT kickoff Monday. After the Cowboys’ 33-16 win, coach Brian Schottenheimer said “there were some things that were missed” and the players were informed of the disciplinary action before the game. He did not get into specifics. Neither did Pickens or Lamb after the game. Lamb finished with five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown, and Pickens had a career-high-tying nine catches for 144 yards and a 37-yard TD reception from Dak Prescott. Mailbag: Can we consider the defense legit? – Tommy Yarish, DallasCowboys.com Do we need to see it another week, or are we ready to promote the Cowboys defense? I think what we saw in Las Vegas is what we allenvisioned the Cowboys to be. But when does the defense become legitimate? Is it already, or will they have to handle business against Philadelphia, Kansas City and Detroit before can we believe them to be legit? – Bryan Scott/Glen Rock, PA Tommy: Ask me in a couple weeks, because I’m certainly not ready to go there just yet. Yes, the Cowboys looked fantastic against the Raiders. A big reason for that was Quinnen Williams, who shined in his debut with Dallas. That helped things at all three levels of the defense, with guys getting more 1 on 1 opportunities, linebackers having easier gaps to fill and giving corners time to come back to the football and break up passes. To a degree though, you have to ask if that same effectiveness against a team like the Raiders will be evident against the Eagles, Chiefs and Lions, all three of which the Cowboys will play in a 12 day span. If they play like they did Monday night against those teams, you’ve got a strong argument, but I still think they’re one or two pieces away. Eagles at Cowboys Injury Report – Chris McPherson, PhiladelphiaEagles.com The Eagles will not be at full strength heading into week 12 Thursday’s Injury Report Positive news for the Eagles on Thursday’s injury report. Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday as he remains in the concussion protocol. He did not practice on Wednesday and would need to be cleared by an independent neurologist to be eligible to play on Sunday in Dallas. Brett Toth replaced Jurgens in the lineup in the fourth quarter against the Lions. All-Pro tackle Lane Johnson did not practice on Thursday due to the foot injury he suffered in the Sunday night win over the Lions. Fred Johnson took over at right tackle late in the first quarter and Matt Pryor became the sixth offensive lineman in the team’s jumbo package. Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips was limited on Wednesday with a shoulder injury, but was full-go on Thursday. He’s amassed 13 QB pressures in his first two games as an Eagle. George Pickens reveals if he would welcome return to Cowboys in 2026 – Nick Geddes, On3.com George Pickens would “love” to return to the Cowboys in 2026. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March. But if it were up to him, he would be back in Dallas next season and potentially beyond. “I’d love to be back,” Pickens said Thursday, via Jon Machota of The Athletic. “Especially with [CeeDee Lamband Dak Prescott], all the guys really.” The Pittsburgh Steelers did not picture a future which included Pickens and moved on from him this past offseason. Pittsburgh traded Pickens and 2027 sixth-round pick to Dallas in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Playoff picture: The Dallas Cowboys can win much more than just a game against the Eagles on Sunday – Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Sports This is the biggest game of the year for the Cowboys. For the Dallas Cowboys, it’s one game at a time. It has to be. At 4-5-1, they need six wins in their last seven games to get to 10 wins, which feels like the magic number to even aspire for a playoff spot. Last year, the Seattle Seahawks missed the postseason despite double-digit wins. Can they do it? Going 6-1 against one of the toughest schedules in the NFL moving forward won’t be easy. It wouldn’t be easy even with an easy stretch of games. But what do the numbers actually say? And would a win against the Philadelphia Eagles do for the Cowboys’ playoff chances? Let’s dive in. Cowboys could almost double their playoff chances with a win over the Eagles Per the Next Gen Stats playoff probability modelused by the NFL’s official website, the Cowboys currently have a 6% chance of making the playoffs. It fits with FTN’s calculations at 6.9%—which also integrate DVOA efficiency ratings adjusted for opponents. Beating the Eagles at home, however, could almost double the Cowboys’ playoff chances, however. Per the model, Dallas’ chances jump to 11% with a win in Week 12. Fittingly, a loss would cut them in half as it would be projected to drop to 3%. 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The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles will meet this Sunday, and as always, injuries will play a part. Here’s what Thursday’s injury report reveals about the state of both teams.  Dak Prescott (hip) was upgraded today and he was a full participant at practice. After missing last week’s game versus the Raiders, Solomon Thomas […] The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles will meet this Sunday, and as always, injuries will play a part. Here’s what Thursday’s injury report reveals about the state of both teams. Dak Prescott (hip) was upgraded today and he was a full participant at practice. After missing last week’s game versus the Raiders, Solomon Thomas (calf) was limited again today – a positive sign towards his chances of playing against the Eagles. Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder/neck) and Dante Fowler (shoulder) were limited for the second day in a row. Malik Hooker (toe/personal) was cited as a DNP. Meanwhile, Tyler Smith (knee), and Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder) were upgraded to full participation Thursday. Perrion Winfrey (back) was also a full participant today. For the Eagles, their offensive line depth may be tested. Lane Johnson (foot) will be out. Center Cam Jurgens (concussion) was back at practice Thursday but the team has placed limitations for him working back from his head injury. Johnson is expected to miss at least a few weeks, and if Jurgens is able to play, he immediately helps the Eagles in short-yardage situations. See More: Dallas Cowboys Injuries