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The Dallas Cowboys Season Is On The Line In Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys Season Is On The Line In Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys season is already on the line after their loss to the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football.  On Sunday Night Football, the Cowboys traveled to New Jersey to face the New York Giants.

Brian Schottenheimer News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Cowboys Players, Coaches Detail How Dallas Plans To Fix Week 1 Communication Breakdowns

Cowboys Players, Coaches Detail How Dallas Plans To Fix Week 1 Communication Breakdowns

FRISCO, Texas — Four Dallas Cowboys players and Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star that the communication problems from the season opener are fixable.

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys.news / September 16
Cowboys injury report: Dallas opens Commanders prep with 4 players on first list

Cowboys injury report: Dallas opens Commanders prep with 4 players on first list

The Dallas Cowboys opened their preparation for the Washington Commanders with an early injury concern on the defensive side of the football. James Houston was limited in Wednesday’s practice after aggravating a shoulder injury, according to the Cowboys’ first injury report of Week 2.

NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
P.J. Locke Says Cowboys Defense Is ‘Doing Extra Work’ After Giants Loss

P.J. Locke Says Cowboys Defense Is ‘Doing Extra Work’ After Giants Loss

FRISCO, Texas — P.J. Locke has seen Dallas Cowboys defenders doing extra work between team periods this week. The safety said Wednesday at The Star that it is the response everybody wanted after the 28-20 loss to the New York Giants.

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Cooper Beebe News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Cooper Beebe Details Cowboys’ Sideline Process For Finding ‘The Flavor Of The Day’

Cooper Beebe Details Cowboys’ Sideline Process For Finding ‘The Flavor Of The Day’

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys offensive line coaches ask their players what to run every time the unit comes off the field, Cooper Beebe said Wednesday at The Star.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Donovan Ezeiruaku Says Cowboys’ Communication Breakdowns Are ‘Not A Hard Fix’

Donovan Ezeiruaku Says Cowboys’ Communication Breakdowns Are ‘Not A Hard Fix’

FRISCO, Texas — The miscommunication that hurt the Dallas Cowboys defense in the opener is not a hard fix, Donovan Ezeiruaku said Wednesday at The Star.

Jake Ferguson News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Jake Ferguson Says Cowboys Have To Expect ‘Everybody’s Best’ Every Week

Jake Ferguson Says Cowboys Have To Expect ‘Everybody’s Best’ Every Week

FRISCO, Texas — Jake Ferguson expects every opponent to give the Dallas Cowboys its best. The tight end said Wednesday at The Star that facing a second straight new defensive coordinator will not change how Dallas approaches Sunday.

Quinnen Williams News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Quinnen Williams Warns Cowboys’ Next 2 Weeks Are ‘Going To Be Zone Read’

Quinnen Williams Warns Cowboys’ Next 2 Weeks Are ‘Going To Be Zone Read’

FRISCO, Texas — Quinnen Williams knew the runner was not going to see him coming. The Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle said Wednesday at The Star that he was intentional about punching the ball out on the fumble he forced Sunday night.

George Pickens News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
George Pickens Says Cowboys Need More ‘Splash Plays’ When Opportunities Dry Up

George Pickens Says Cowboys Need More ‘Splash Plays’ When Opportunities Dry Up

FRISCO, Texas — George Pickens did not realize during Sunday’s game that the Dallas Cowboys had the ball only twice in the second half. The receiver said Wednesday at The Star that it did not feel that way from the sideline.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 16
Cowboys bring urgency into division battle with Commanders

Cowboys bring urgency into division battle with Commanders

One game into the 2026 season, repairing the Dallas Cowboys' defense appeared to be an ongoing project for first-year coordinator Christian Parker. The Cowboys lost 28-20 to the New York Giants and return home Sunday to face another NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Sit Out Cowboys Practice

Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Sit Out Cowboys Practice

FRISCO, Texas — Safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown did not practice Wednesday for the Dallas Cowboys, according to the team’s first injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Brian Schottenheimer Says Tyler Guyton Has Played Well Since Training Camp

Brian Schottenheimer Says Tyler Guyton Has Played Well Since Training Camp

FRISCO, Texas — Tyler Guyton has played well since the Dallas Cowboys put on pads in training camp, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star.

NFL News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Brian Schottenheimer Says Jayden Daniels Is Processing Game Faster

Brian Schottenheimer Says Jayden Daniels Is Processing Game Faster

FRISCO, Texas — Jayden Daniels processes the game faster than he did when he entered the NFL, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Brian Schottenheimer Details Cowboys’ Interest In Tyler Goodson

Brian Schottenheimer Details Cowboys’ Interest In Tyler Goodson

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys had interest in Tyler Goodson at the 53-man cutdown, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star, a day after Dallas signed the running back off the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Cowboys emerge as potential landing spot for $76M veteran cornerback

Cowboys emerge as potential landing spot for $76M veteran cornerback

The Dallas Cowboys may not be finished looking for help in their secondary after a rough start to the 2026 season.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Trade Prediction Sees Cowboys Circling Back on Failed 2025 Trade

Trade Prediction Sees Cowboys Circling Back on Failed 2025 Trade

Against the New York Giants in Week 1, the Dallas Cowboys applied virtually no quarterback pressure. That trend cannot continue if they want to represent the NFC in this year’s Super Bowl.

Jerry Jones News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Jerry Jones Receives Unexpected Request From Terrell Owens After Cowboys’ Loss

Jerry Jones Receives Unexpected Request From Terrell Owens After Cowboys’ Loss

Jerry Jones, Dak Prescott and Brian Schottenheimer had the worst possible start to the NFL season as the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in the opener.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 16
Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs opens up on disappointing debut

Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs opens up on disappointing debut

The Cowboys defense gave up 394 yards of offense and 28 points in the first test of the season, dropping the opener to a seemingly lesser New York Giants team.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 16
Kenny Clark, Rashan Gary send messages to Cowboys' defense

Kenny Clark, Rashan Gary send messages to Cowboys' defense after dud in loss to Giants

What was expected to be a much-improved Dallas Cowboys defense has come under heavy criticism following the club's 28-20 Week 1 loss at the rival New York Giants.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15
Jerry Jones gives update on possible Cowboys trade, reacts to loss to Giants

Jerry Jones gives update on possible Cowboys trade, reacts to loss to Giants

Jones discussed a potential trade and his assessment of the team following a disappointing loss to open the season.

'SNF' takeaways: Jaxson Dart shines in Giants' statement win over Cowboys
Quinnen Williams calls out Cowboys defense after Week 1 blunder
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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15
NFL executive sounds alarms about Cowboys defense

NFL executive sounds alarms about Cowboys defense

One NFL executive had a concerning take regarding the Cowboys defense.

'SNF' takeaways: Jaxson Dart shines in Giants' statement win over Cowboys
Quinnen Williams calls out Cowboys defense after Week 1 blunder
Dak Prescott blames himself for brutal mistake in Cowboys' loss to Giants
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The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
John Harbaugh tells Giants why Week 1 performance isn't good enough

John Harbaugh tells Giants why Week 1 performance isn't good enough

The New York Giants are 1-0, and John Harbaugh isn't pretending they played like a finished product. His message on Monday was pretty clear: Do that again next week and the result could look much different.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15
Cowboys' $100 million problem somehow got even worse in Week 1

Cowboys' $100 million problem somehow got even worse in Week 1

The Cowboys spent the offseason trying to make sure their defense would never look like the 2025 version again. One game into 2026, that plan already has a problem.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 14
Dak Prescott reacts to George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb drop issues

Dak Prescott reacts to George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb drop issues

The opening game of the season didn't go how the Cowboys imagined.

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The '5+ 1K-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz
Quinnen Williams News / Yardbarker / September 14
Quinnen Williams calls out Cowboys defense after Week 1 blunder

Quinnen Williams calls out Cowboys defense after Week 1 blunder

All in all, the Giants put together 394 yards of offense, including a whopping 165 on the ground.

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Giants players add to John Harbaugh hype train after win over Cowboys
The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 14
Dak Prescott blames himself for brutal mistake in Cowboys' loss to Giants

Dak Prescott blames himself for brutal mistake in Cowboys' loss to Giants

Prescott's interception proved costly in a disappointing Week 1 win for the Cowboys.

'SNF' takeaways: Jaxson Dart shines in Giants' statement win over Cowboys
Brian Schottenheimer gets honest about Week 1 loss to Giants
The 'NFL 2025 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 14
Brian Schottenheimer gets honest about Week 1 loss to Giants

Brian Schottenheimer gets honest about Week 1 loss to Giants

Following an offseason spent discussing Super Bowl aspirations, the Cowboys were dealt a season-opening loss by the division rival Giants. 

'SNF' takeaways: Jaxson Dart shines in Giants' statement win over Cowboys
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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

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