After two weeks, it’s hard to say just who the 2025 Dallas Cowboys are. Are they the team that nearly beat the Eagles on the road, or that barely got by the Giants at home? Sitting at 1-1 ahead of a Week 3 matchup against the Bears, it’s hard to say right now whether or […] After two weeks, it’s hard to say just who the 2025 Dallas Cowboys are. Are they the team that nearly beat the Eagles on the road, or that barely got by the Giants at home? Sitting at 1-1 ahead of a Week 3 matchup against the Bears, it’s hard to say right now whether or not these Cowboys are winners or losers. Thankfully, they’re winners for the next few days. And what a way to win, having to eat several Russell Wilson haymakers and stay sure-footed. Not just Brandon Aubrey, who deserves a new contract before he gets on the plane to Chicago, but the entire team. Even as Wilson, Malik Nabers, and other receivers kept exploiting DaRon Bland’s absence and Trevon Diggs’ rust, the Cowboys stayed up and answered enough times to get their first win of the season. Now it’s fans and analysts who are fighting to figure out which game is more indicative of this team going forward. Was it the one that went the distance with Philly? And for that matter, how much did Jalen Carter’s absence make that an unfair gauge? Similarly, how much did losing Bland this week in practice make this last game closer than it should’ve been? And if future opponents, even weaker ones, don’t have the preponderance of penalties that the Giants did, will that even the field? That’s one of the really scary factors of these last two weeks. For the first time in what feels like forever, the Cowboys have been heavy beneficiaries of officiating. Carter’s ejection, multiple DPIs for big yardage, critical calls in clutch moments: it’s been going Dallas’ way far more than we’re used to. If this is the anomaly we expect it to be, given decades of Dallas being one of the most penalized teams in the league, then that should mean tougher sledding in most upcoming games. The composite result of all of this is not really knowing how to feel going forward, even against a 0-2 opponent like the Bears. They’ve lost two division games, one narrowly at home and another on the road. A week after Ben Johnson’s failed return to Detroit, we now have another big storyline game with Matt Eberflus’ attempted revenge in Chicago, going against a very familiar opponent in Johnson’s offense from their shared time in the NFC North. Thankfully, it’s not all question marks with the Cowboys. At least a few things, and important ones, feel reliable after two weeks. We already mentioned Aubrey, who is simply incredible. Here are a few more: 1. Dak Prescott is all the way back. It took the offense a little bit to get going on Sunday, but boy, did it finish strong! Prescott was on point in every way, even setting up the winning field goal with a 14-yard run. He showed all of the same poise and confidence from a week ago and delivered in the clutch. Prescott looks more comfortable in two weeks of this offense than he did at any point last season. He did get away with a couple of near picks trying to force the ball to George Pickens, and hopefully that gets cleaned up with increased chemistry. But overall, Prescott looks ready to do his part to make Dallas a contender. 2. Javonte Williams has the stuff. We’ll have to see how the toll of a long season affects him, especially given his injury history, but Williams looks like a legit RB1 for a winning team. He’s a decisive runner behind even narrow lanes, trusting his power to make up for potential contact. He’s also a good receiver, catching six of seven targets. The more Dallas establishes rushing efficiency, the more dangerous Prescott and the receiving weapons will become. We’ve said before that Williams only had to be as good as Rico Dowdle to be a good move, and so far he’s looking like an upgrade. 3. Schotty has the locker room locked in. The jury is still out on his offensive playcalling, clock management, and some of the other things we judge head coaches by. But in terms of having and keeping his players motivated and dialed in throughout a game, Brian Schottenheimer is proving himself quickly. While X’s and O’s and other technical aspects of football certainly matter, so much of what elevates professional teams over others is desire and focus. These are all great athletes, often working with great coaches and coordinators. After two weeks, these Cowboys look like a more disciplined and cohesive group than we’ve seen in a while. Those are three things that you can lean on for an entire season and beyond. But still, Dallas has a lot of questions to answer. And with the Green Bay Packers coming in Week 4, this would be a great week to build confidence in other aspects of the team. A non-division opponent like Chicago, even with the Eberflus factor, could make for a better evaluation point than these last two NFC East rivalry games. Who are the 2025 Cowboys? The Bears may go a long way to helping us figure it out. 0 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

DeMarvion Overshown ‘getting there’ in recovery, aiming to play before Thanksgiving – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com Getting DeMarvion Overshown back before they take on Kansas City would be a massive boost for the defense. Overshown has been off the field for the Cowboys since December of 2024, when he suffered his second season-ending knee injury in […] DeMarvion Overshown ‘getting there’ in recovery, aiming to play before Thanksgiving – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com Getting DeMarvion Overshown back before they take on Kansas City would be a massive boost for the defense. Overshown has been off the field for the Cowboys since December of 2024, when he suffered his second season-ending knee injury in as many years by tearing his ACL, MCL and PCL. Ten months later, he’s been doing more and more with the rehab group and is feeling good. “I’m getting there,” Overshown said. “It’s definitely to a point where we’re getting the last clears from my surgeon, and now it’s just easing me back into playing football. The knee is healthy, I’m moving around fast, strong, now just being smart with the timing.” Initially, Overshown was looking at Dallas’ annual Thanksgiving game against the Kansas City Chiefs as a potential return date. Is that still what he’s targeting? “I don’t want to say that’s the target date, but I feel like I’ll be playing football before Thanksgiving with the team.” Overshown said. It’d be a much welcome addition to the Cowboys defense, but they’re going to take their time with his recovery and not rush him back to the field to ensure he is fully healthy and has the best chance to avoid injury again. Ultimately, the decision will be up to the training and coaching staffs for when Overshown returns. It’s not easy to physically overcome back-to-back devasting knee injuries like that. For some, it can be difficult to get over the mental hurdle as well. In Overshown’s case, trusting yourself is the biggest piece of clearing that hurdle. “I’d say it’s hard when the faith is not there. I feel like since I got hurt, I’ve always been the one to say ‘Okay, what do I have to do next to make sure I’m ready for when this point happens,’” Overshown said. The Cowboys have unlocked Javonte Williams, and the whole offense is benefitting – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram After Sunday’s win, Dak Prescott called Javonte Williams a key to their entire offense. In Sunday’s 40-37 win over the New York Giants, his impact was felt with 130 total yards, including a 30-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter that was attributed as his longest run since his rookie season in 2021. In two games, his 3.6 rush EPA (expected points added) is fourth among all running backs in the NFL, per NFL Pro. While his lightning-fast start out of the gates is a surprise to many, it hasn’t been for head coach Brian Schottenheimer. “I’ve been the high guy on Javonte the whole time,” Schottenheimer said. “I’m just telling you, if you find a running back in the National Football League that plays harder than this guy, more physical than this guy, I’d love to see it. I’m sure there are some that are on that same level, but I don’t think there’s anybody that plays the game more physical.” After tearing his ACL in 2022, Williams said over the offseason that he didn’t truly feel like he was back to his previous self until earlier this year. It makes sense, because the numbers show it. His 3.6 yards per carry over the last two seasons did not offer optimism coming into Dallas, but he has increased that total by a whole yard (4.6) through two games. His rush EPA in 2025 is the first time he’s been in the green in that category in his career after a -28.3 rush EPA in 2024 and a -46.8 rush EPA in 2023 which was fifth-worst across all running backs in the league. “I could not be more happy for that young man with what he’s had to go through, where he’s been,” Schottenheimer said. “It was so cool to see him break through, but he’s just getting started. I can promise you that.” The Chicago Bears have struggled to find balance under Ben Johnson. Rough Start Ben Johnson became one of the hottest candidates to take over as an NFL head coach thanks to his outstanding work as the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator over the past three seasons. At 39, Johnson brings an energizing presence to a franchise that hasn’t reached the postseason since 2020, thanks to an expanded playoff format that year. Johnson played a key role in building the Lions’ dynamic offense, and the expectation is that he’ll work his magic to help quarterback Caleb Williams become one of the league’s elite. “Ben is a proven leader with a winning pedigree and a mind toward innovation,” Bears general manager Ryan Poles said when he introduced Johnson in January. “When we spent time together on the Zoom call, he basically came to the screen and was like, ‘I want to be there. I want to help you guys win,” Poles added. “And that really separated him from everybody else.” So far, Johnson’s NFL head coaching debut has been rocky, with losses in his first two games by a combined score of 79–45. Johnson is the 18th full-time head coach in the franchise’s 106-year history. Injury concerns The Bears have several key players nursing injuries entering their matchup against the Cowboys. Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (knee) is listed as questionable, and his absence would be a significant blow to the Bears’ pass rush. The 11-year NFL veteran has recorded 36.5 career sacks. This is his first season in Chicago after spending his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons. Jarrett’s absence could give Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott a much more comfortable afternoon at Soldier Field. Another injured Bears player is wide receiver Jahdae Walker (ankle), who is

The Cowboys and Giants rookie clash helped crash Big Blue’s party in the season home opener at Dallas. Tyler Booker kept the run game humming, Donovan Ezeiruaku brought some juice off the edge, and Jay Toia planted his cleats in the A-gaps. Not perfect, not quiet, and definitely not boring. How did they perform against […] The Cowboys and Giants rookie clash helped crash Big Blue’s party in the season home opener at Dallas. Tyler Booker kept the run game humming, Donovan Ezeiruaku brought some juice off the edge, and Jay Toia planted his cleats in the A-gaps. Not perfect, not quiet, and definitely not boring. How did they perform against the Giants in what was their first professional overtime game in the NFL? OG Tyler Booker (Game stats- Snaps: 89, Pressures Allowed: 4, Sacks Allowed: 1, Penalties: 0) Dallas committed 12 penalties for 106 yards, but none were on Booker, that’s a good place to start. For a rookie guard in a chaotic, overtime shootout, Booker checked two big boxes in this game, discipline and durability while being part of a line that churned out 135 rushing yards and protected well enough to a degree on 52 dropbacks. The tape notes to carry forward are standard rookie right guard pointers. He needs to work on cleaner fits on some doubles, quicker eyes for interior twists, and a firmer anchor when the pocket gets squeezed. Dallas had a handful of short-yardage rushes that got stoned. It’s not pinned solely on Booker, but interior timing and hand placement on double-teams, along with backside cutoffs needed to be cleaner. Even with only three sacks allowed, the Giants still logged eight QB hits, which reflects some bad leakage over a heavy throwing day for Dak. Booker added to that total with two hits and one sack that came off a well-timed twist that had Booker thrown immediately into panic mode. But all told, it was a solid day for Booker in a wild 40–37 win, and that’s the biggest takeaway for the rookie guard this week. DE Donovan Ezeiruaku (Game stats- Snaps: 26, Total Tackles: 0, Pressures: 2, Sacks: 0) Ezeiruaku’s game against New York looked like a promising rookie edge rotation outing. He was assignment-sound, penalty-free, had a couple of clear disruptions but no stat-sheet pops. His snap count is up from last week, so the arrow’s pointing up on playing time. The coaching tape this week should hammer finishing through the play, tighter lane discipline in four-man fronts, and converting those opportunities into sacks. If he stacks that, the numbers will follow. CB Shavon Revel Jr. Non-Football Injury list RB Jaydon Blue Inactive LB Shemar James Inactive OT Ajani Cornelius Inactive DT Jay Toia (Game stats- Snaps: 19, Total Tackles: 1, Pressures: 0, Sacks: 0) Toia dressed and did his job in the rotation without errors, but didn’t register on the stat sheet other than an assisted tackle. Against a line that could be moved inside, that’s a missed chance to stack buzzworthy reps. To put it all in perspective for Toia, the defensive line only registered two sacks (James Houston and Kenny Clark), and the unit struggled to overpower a weak Giants offensive line. Toia was far from the problem but also didn’t take his chances when given the opportunity. The coaching tape this week should get Toia to lower his pads, quicker shed timing on inside zone, and converting anchor into visible pocket push on passing downs. If he turns a couple of those stalemates into tackles or a hurry, he’ll force more snaps his way. RB Phil Mafah Injured reserve WR Traeshon Holden Practice squad TE Rivaldo Fairweather Practice squad LB Justin Barron Practice squad CB Alijah Clark Practice squad CB Zion Childress Practice squad 0 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar will write about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, it’s time to give some love to Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams, who seems to have come all the way back from a horrible […] Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar will write about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, it’s time to give some love to Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams, who seems to have come all the way back from a horrible knee injury that looked to scuttle his career a few years ago. In the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys had just six rushing touchdowns, the NFL’s worst total. To put that in perspective, the Philadelphia Eagles had SEVEN rushing touchdowns in their 55-23 pantsing of the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game, and the Buffalo Bills led the league with 32 rushing scores. The Cowboys ranked 29th in Rushing EPA at -60.0, ahead of only the Miami Dolphins, the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Tennessee Titans (who probably should have kept that Derrick Henry guy). Dallas had just 42 runs of 10 or more yards; the Baltimore Ravens with the aforementioned Derrick Henry led the league with 104. To expect a functional offense with what the Cowboys put together in the run game was a fool’s errand. With Rico Dowdle and the last remnants of Zeke Elliott as the primary backs, Dallas just didn’t have the guys to get it done. And as the 2025 Cowboys were assessing other financial decisions for better or worse, they weren’t going to pull a Howie Roseman/Saquon Barkley lever and sign a veteran running back to a large contract and hope that back could define their offense. Instead, they signed former Denver Broncos second-round pick Javonte Williams to a one-year, $3 million contract with $2 million guaranteed. The best back in the 2021 draft class (in my humble opinion), Williams came out of North Carolina as a speed back with destructive power — he forced 71 missed tackles in just 157 carries in 2020, and he also amassed 27 carries of 15 or more yards. Williams’ rookie season with the Broncos seemed to have him on the path — he gained 903 yards and scored four touchdowns on 203 carries, with 63 forced missed tackles, and nine runs of 15 or more yards. Then, everything sadly changed. In Week 4 of the 2022 season, Williams suffered a brutal knee injury in which he had damage to his ACL. LCL, and posterolateral corner. That season was obviously over for him, he was not the same back in 2023, and even in 2024 for the Broncos, he became more of a receiving back. It seemed that Javonte Williams had become yet another promising player whose potential was scuttled by horrible injury luck, and we might never see what he could have become. That a back of Williams’ previous caliber was available on the cheap like that told the story, but Williams was about to craft another tale. Through two games with the Cowboys, he’s gained 151 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns on 33 carries, and while he’s done more than just establish himself as a fine red-zone back for a team in desperate need of that, this one skill certainly helps. Against the New York Giants on Sunday in a 40-37 win in which there were seven scoring plays in the fourth quarter alone for both teams, Williams gained 97 yards and scored a touchdown on his 18 carries. He forced six missed tackles, and had three runs of 10 or more yards. The passing game was obviously the main thing in this game — Dak Prescott threw the ball 52 times, completing 38 passes for 361 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 96.7 — but when Dallas needed explosive plays in the run game, they were there for once. “God, you know, I tell you what, man, I saw he got 97 yards,” head coach Brian Schottenheimer said of Williams after the win. “I wish he would have gotten three more. I’ve been the high guy on Javonte the whole time. And the way he plays this game, man, I’m just telling you. If you find a running back in the National Football League that plays harder than this guy, more physical than this guy, I’d love to see it. And I’m sure there are some that are on that same level. “But I don’t think there’s anybody that plays the game more physical. And I could not be more happy for that young man with what he’s had to go through, where he’s been. And it was so cool to see him break through. “But he’s just getting started. I can promise you that.” Well, when the Cowboys play the Chicago Bears next Sunday, maybe Schottenheimer can engineer a few more carries to get Williams that 100-yard game — which would be his first since he had two in his rookie season (including a 17-carry, 111-yard game against the Cowboys). It’s about the only thing Javonte Williams hasn’t done so far for his new team. 0 CommentsSee More:

The Cowboys found a way to win for the first time this year in a nail-biter against the Giants. Many are understandably disappointed that it took overtime to beat this team, but the Cowboys had several encouraging facets of the game. With that in mind, let’s hand out some grades from this one. Quarterback At […] The Cowboys found a way to win for the first time this year in a nail-biter against the Giants. Many are understandably disappointed that it took overtime to beat this team, but the Cowboys had several encouraging facets of the game. With that in mind, let’s hand out some grades from this one. Quarterback At the start of the fourth quarter, Dak Prescott would have received a poor grade. Not quite an F, but borderline passing for the passer. He had been erratic for much of the first half, and an ill-advised throw got picked off to start the third quarter. But man, did he turn it on in the fourth quarter and overtime. Prescott completed 16 of his 21 passes to finish the game out, including the clutch touchdown to George Pickens and the scramble to set up the game-winning field goal for Brandon Aubrey. You can’t ignore his early struggles, but Prescott played inspired ball when it mattered most. Grade: A- Running backs Remember when we were concerned about the run game? That was funny. Javonte Williams picked up where he left off in Week 1, running low to the ground and bowling over defenders. He finished the night with 97 rushing yards on 18 carries and averaged 4.9 yards after contact per attempt. Miles Sanders proved to be a good complement, too. His 15 yards on five carries won’t blow anyone away, but he added seven rushing yards over expected and scored a touchdown. It’s still fair to wonder what Jaydon Blue could add to this rotation, but it’s hard to argue with the rushing results through two games. Grade: A Pass catchers This game offered a glimpse into just how potent this passing attack can become. CeeDee Lamb finished with 112 yards on nine catches, Jake Ferguson added 78 yards on as many catches, and George Pickens racked up over 100 yards when including pass interference penalties. And yet, does it all feel a little underwhelming? The numbers all look good, but the passing game was really slow to start out this one. Part of that is on Prescott, but the pass catchers also had four drops in this one. Overall this bunch probably could’ve added a bit more. Grade: B+ Offensive line This was not the best game for the offensive line. The run game put up numbers, but there were several plays where they got beat bad by the Giants. In fact, the Cowboys were stuffed on 21.4% of their run plays, fifth-highest in Week 2, pending Monday Night Football. Pass protection was worse, though. Prescott was pressured on 36.8% of his dropbacks and the Giants led the league in total pressures this week. Tyler Smith, fresh off becoming the highest paid guard in the NFL, was the only starter to not give up multiple pressures. Three of them gave up 4+ pressures. Hardly ideal. Grade: D Pass rush Jerry Jones watched this game and decided to call up Jadeveon Clowney’s agent – something he never does, as we’ve been told – and work out a deal during the game. That should tell you all you need to know about the pass rush. Honestly, it wasn’t abysmal. Russell Wilson was pressured on 33.3% of his dropbacks and sacked three times, but he also had way too much time to throw on most plays. Kenny Clark led the team with five pressures, and rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku was the only other defender to record multiple pressures. The Cowboys certainly have higher aspirations than that. Grade: C+ Run defense Maybe it’s just that the Giants didn’t feel the need to run much with how much Wilson was cooking the secondary, but the Dallas run defense once again looked solid. Cam Skattebo had several explosive runs, but the Giants still only finished with 84 total yards on 21 carries. That’s even better when you consider that 15 of those yards came on scrambles from Wilson, which isn’t really an indictment of the run defense but more so the discipline of the coverage unit. Speaking of… Grade: B- Pass coverage Yeah, so this was bad. The Matt Eberflus defense is fundamentally concerned with keeping the offense in front of them and not allowing any big plays. Despite that, Giants receivers routinely got behind the defensive backs, and Wilson had seven completions that went 20+ yards past the line of scrimmage. It wasn’t just one player, either. Trevon Diggs, Kaiir Elam, and even Malik Hooker all got burned on those deep shots. It wasn’t just the deep shots, either, as Wilson completed 73.2% of his passes. The only thing that saves them from a full on F is the clutch interception from Donovan Wilson in overtime. Grade: D- Special teams On one hand, Brandon Aubrey. Not much more needs to be said about the best kicker in the NFL, but the fact that the Cowboys had zero hesitation in trotting him out for a 64-yard field goal says it all. Aubrey will become the highest paid kicker in the league, and he’ll still be underpaid. On the other hand, the Cowboys had 12 total penalties in this game and half of them came from the special teams unit. It felt like every kick return had a flag alongside it, and the poor starting field position certainly had an impact on the poor offensive showing in the first three quarters. Grade: B Coaching Let’s start with the bad. Whatever plans Eberflus had to contain this offense didn’t work, flat out. Eberflus never seemed to come up with answers throughout the game, either. The sloppy play on special teams also reflects poorly on Nick Sorensen’s

Cowboys get bad news that throws a wrench into team’s underrated strength following Week 2 win over the Giants – Mauricio Rodriguez, A to Z Sports The Cowboys OL depth is already being tested, as Brock Hoffman will have to replace Cooper Beebe for at least six weeks. The good news for Dallas is Hoffman […] The Cowboys OL depth is already being tested, as Brock Hoffman will have to replace Cooper Beebe for at least six weeks. The good news for Dallas is Hoffman has 39 NFL games under his belt by now including nine starts in the last two years. He’s a solid backup and one of the best across the team’s offensive line. However, it’s a tough blow for the offense and one that throws a wrench into one of the best things we’ve seen from head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s offense: The run game. Cooper Beebe is a crucial part of successful rushing offense The Cowboys won on Sunday in large part thanks to Dak Prescott’s heroics throwing to CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, who combined for 180 receiving yards. But there’s no denying Dallas has a rushing offense it can count with. Javonte Williams has proven he can be a solid RB1, going for 97 rushing yards in 18 attempts. But a lot of the team’s success has been the result of Schottenheimer’s and Klayton Adams’ scheme, which uses plenty of pre-snap motion and pulling blockers. Beebe is a crucial part of the latter, often making key blocks to spark explosive plays. We’ll see how Hoffman taking over affects the team’s approach. Not to mention, Beebe and the Cowboys guards—Tyler Smith and Tyler Booker—were perceived as the core that allowed the offense to be physical running the ball. Beebe’s is the first major injury the Cowboys suffer this season and it will be one that tests a young coaching staff praised for what it’s done with the offensive line. For Hoffman, it’s time to step up. Clowney on joining Cowboys, potential impact & 2025 plan – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys know they need more pass rush from their defensive ends, and addressed the position by signing Jadeveon Clowney following Sunday’s win. Currently spending his offseasons in Houston, and a free agent to this point in 2025, Clowney was careful in selecting his next team, especially coming off of two very productive seasons with the Carolina Panthers that proves he has plenty left in the tank — now seeking the ever-elusive Lombardi trophy at this point in his career. Only one season removed from racking up 9.5 sacks in 2024 and, despite being asked to do more coverage in 2025 than he’s likely ever had to do, Clowney was still able to produce 5.5 sacks en route to leading the team in several critical categories, from sacks to pressures and more. A huge part of the pitch to land Clowney came from not only Schottenheimer, but also, of course, defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, when a tidbit was dropped that made Clowney’s eyes light up like an LED billboard on I-635 East in the middle of the night. His days of being asked to cover are mostly over, at least in Dallas they are. “I go forward,” Clowney said. “Last year, I did a lot of dropping, and that’s not my strong suit — covering. I mean, of course not. When you’re big, you go forward. When I came here, [defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus] said, ‘You probably won’t drop [any].’ ”I was like, “Oh, my God, I’m looking forward to that.’ I get to go forward a lot more than I did last year, so I’m looking forward to just rushing the passer.”. That bodes well for his ability to harass opposing quarterbacks, Clowney going so far as to note he was forced to drop 10 pounds last season to be able to cover more effectively. He’s set to change course in that department though, stating he’s currently at 245 pounds but will add the 10 pounds back now that he’s in Dallas. Clowney is a fan of his proposed role in Matt Eberflus’ defense, and expects to get out there right away in week three at the Bears. The Cowboys officially signed Jadeveon Clowney and the veteran edge rusher doesn’t feel like he needs much time to get ready to start contributing to their defense. Clowney has not practiced with the Cowboys at this point, but noted that he signed with the Titans in September 2020 and played in their season opener later that week. “I do expect to play, but I don’t know the snap count,” Clowney said, via Clarence Hill of All City DLLS. “That’s up to the coaches. I walked into Tennessee in Week 1 and played 40 snaps in [Denver]. It’s nothing new to me. It’s football. Just go out there, be physical and play your game.” ’Make another play’: George Pickens, Cowboys’ newest ‘demon’, spurs team to resilient win – Todd Brock, The Cowboys Wire A change of scenery has served George Pickens well, catching his first touchdown for the Cowboys against the Giants. “You’re starting to understand how much of a demon he really is,” teammate CeeDee Lamb said of the fourth-year wide receiver who came to Dallas in an early-May trade. By itself, the former Steeler’s stat line may be misleading. He caught just five balls on nine targets on the day. But his 13.6-yards-per-reception average was huge, and his first touchdown as a Cowboy couldn’t have come at a bigger moment, putting the team on top with under a minute to go in regulation for what many figured would go in the books as the winning grab. “I wanted to get the touchdown,” Pickens said later. “I wanted to get in that box, but like I said, it’s definitely for the team, because I know what type of guys these are. So with special plays like today, you can win a lot of games.“Looking for a free

Coming into Sunday’s game, it had been fifteen years since the Dallas Cowboys started a regular season 0-2. To avoid the same fate as that 2010 Cowboys team, Dallas would have to defeat a division rival, the New York Giants, on Sunday afternoon. A game that many believed would be an underwhelming, one-sided contest turned […] Coming into Sunday’s game, it had been fifteen years since the Dallas Cowboys started a regular season 0-2. To avoid the same fate as that 2010 Cowboys team, Dallas would have to defeat a division rival, the New York Giants, on Sunday afternoon. A game that many believed would be an underwhelming, one-sided contest turned into quite the opposite. The two teams combined to score 77 total points and nearly 1,000 yards of total offense, and the Cowboys, somehow, someway, walked away with a much-needed win. When your team scores 40 points, there are plenty of players worthy of praise, but one Cowboy stood above the rest on Sunday. That guy was Brandon Aubrey, and he’s the winner of this week’s game ball. It’s almost hard to believe how productive Aburey has been since entering the league in 2023. The former undrafted free agent has converted 82 of 91 (90.1%) field goal attempts during his three seasons in the NFL, an unbelievably impressive mark. The 30-year-old has made his mark and is without a doubt one of, if not the, best kicker in all of the league. Aubrey put that on full display Sunday afternoon, coming through when Dallas needed him most. After going two-for-two on field goal attempts in the second and fourth quarters, the Cowboys got just enough yards on their final offensive drive of regulation to give Aubrey a chance at a miracle game-tying field goal. As he has done so often during his brief NFL career, Aubrey made the impossible look rather easy, converting a 64-yard field goal attempt, sending the game to overtime. Aubrey made history with his end-of-regulation kick, which tied an NFL record and was his fourth such kick of 60+ yards in just 36 career games. Dallas’ kicker wasn’t done there. After both offenses struggled in overtime, the Cowboys were able to get into Giants’ territory to give Aubrey a shot to win the game at the horn. To no one’s surprise, Aubrey successfully converted his fourth field goal of the afternoon, giving Dallas the walkoff win. There is no denying just how valuable Aubrey is to the Cowboys. The 30-year-old saved what could have been a disastrous day for the organization, and should be next in line for a contract extension that will keep him a Cowboy for the rest of his NFL career. 0 CommentsSee More: Dallas Cowboys Roster