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Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Cowboys ‘ Position in Week 6 NFL Power Rankings Reflects Defensive Struggles

The Dallas Cowboys are losing ground in the latest NFL power rankings after suffering a disappointing 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

There are 44 running backs in NFL history who have rushed for at least 100 yards on 30 or more occasions. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'NFL rushing champs since 1970' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Cowboys Reuniting With Running Back After Cutting Ties With Veteran Offensive Lineman

Just one day after the Dallas Cowboys cut a veteran offensive lineman, they have filled his spot on the 53-man roster. On Monday, the Cowboys waived veteran offensive lineman Nick Leverett, who played in all five games with the team as a special teams contributor.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 Cowboys on SI / October 13

Week 6 NFL Power Rankings: Dallas Cowboys' Inconsistency Reflected As Team Plummets

It's been nearly one week since the Dallas Cowboys have been in action, and they're beginning to turn their attention toward a Week 6 showdown against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones breaks silence on Dak Prescott getting mad at non-team employee being ’embarrassed’ by Buccaneers loss

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed the incident involving Dak Prescott and a non-team employee who called the team’s Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers “embarrassing,” saying he supports fans expressing their opinions.

Jerry Jones News / Field Level Media / October 13

Jerry Jones: Cowboys DC Christian Parker not 'overwhelmed'

Christian Parker is shifting to the coaching box from the field as the Cowboys add Mike Pettine to the staff as a consultant, but owner Jerry Jones denies his 32-year-old defensive coordinator is "overwhelmed." "I'm obviously disappointed in the results so far," Jones said Tuesday on his weekly radio spot on 105.3 FM in Dallas.

Mike Pettine News / Yardbarker / October 13

Longtime NFL reporter shares bold Cowboys expectation after hiring Pettine

Longtime NFL reporter shares bold Cowboys expectation after hiring Mike Pettine

With 20+ years of NFL coaching experience — both as an assistant and head coach (for two seasons with the Cleveland Browns) — he should be a positive influence on first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker.

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers

Jerry Jones reacts to Dak Prescott jab, reveals Christian Parker move, reflects on Micah Parsons trade

Comedy of errors from Giants, Commanders leads to embarrassing tie

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones revisits Micah Parsons trade during Packers week with predictably defiant stance

The Dallas Cowboys have struggled on defense so far this season. Team owner Jerry Jones was recently asked about a trade he made, that sent defensive star Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

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The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Dallas Cowboys make familiar move with Christian Parker that sends a worrying message about their defensive coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys defense ranks dead last in nearly every meaningful metric through five games. Now Jerry Jones has revealed a change that feels awfully familiar from 2025.

Quinnen Williams News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Updated 2027 NFL Draft Order Shows Cowboys' Major Consequence of Quinnen Williams Trade

It feels like it's been ages since the Dallas Cowboys' embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but another week of NFL action is officially in the books, and it's time to turn the page to Week 6.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Dallas Cowboys' 3 Biggest Concerns Entering Week 6 vs. Packers

Thanks to several miscues by every team in the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys have a golden opportunity to get back into the divisional race with a win in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers.

Jerry Jones News / Yardbarker / October 13

Jerry Jones reacts to Dak Prescott jab, reveals Christian Parker move, reflects on Micah Parsons trade

Jones addressed a range of topics as the Cowboys try to recover from a shocking Week 5 loss.

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers

Cowboys announce positive injury news after loss to Buccaneers

Cowboys' Jerry Jones makes feelings on DaRon Bland, Jake Ferguson clear after blunders in loss to Buccaneers

Major CeeDee Lamb injury update surfaces after Cowboys' loss to Buccaneers

The 'Most TD-passes by NFL franchise' quiz

Brian Schottenheimer News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Brian Schottenheimer Promises Changes Are Coming For Dallas Cowboys in Week 6

Expect the Dallas Cowboys to look a little different for the Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers. If there is any team in the NFL that could use some adjustments, it's no doubt the Cowboys, who have been putrid on defense this season to the tune of having one of the worst units in the NFL.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 13

DeMarvion Overshown addresses 'heart to heart' meeting Cowboys defense had after stunning loss to Buccaneers

Overshown revealed that members of the club's defense had a "heart-to-heart" meeting following the home defeat against Tampa Bay.

Major update on if Packers' Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges

Comedy of errors from Giants, Commanders leads to embarrassing tie

The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Sports Media Watch / October 12

Cowboys boost “TNF” to its top Week 5 audience on record

The following article "Cowboys boost “TNF” to its top Week 5 audience on record" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The Dallas Cowboys remain an embarrassment of riches for the NFL’s media partners, helping “Thursday Night Football” record its best Week 5 audience.

Brian Schottenheimer News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 13

Brian Schottenheimer Teases Cowboys Roster Changes After ‘Deep Dives’ Into All 3 Units

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that fans will see roster adjustments after the team spent the three days following Thursday’s 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reviewing all three units.

DeMarvion Overshown News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 13

‘Another Bump In The Road’: DeMarvion Overshown Nears Possible Cowboys Return

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown said Monday that he feels good and plans to practice all week, with the hope of returning from a hamstring injury for Sunday night’s game at the Green Bay Packers.

Nick Leverett News / Viral Sports News / October 13

Cowboys Dump 6-Year NFL Veteran After Brutal Week 5 Loss

The Dallas Cowboys have parted ways with veteran offensive lineman Nick Leverett, making another roster move as the team continues its push through a rough start to the 2026 NFL season, via the NFL transaction wire.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Loses Offensive Lineman on Monday

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys continued their poor start to the 2026 NFL season in Week 5’s edition of “Thursday Night Football, falling to undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels and the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16 at home.

Mike Pettine News / Pro Football Rumors / October 12

Mike Pettine Coming Out Of Retirement To Join Cowboys’ Staff

Mike Pettine’s winter departure from the Vikings’ staff was classified as retirement. But the veteran staffer later said he was not sure if he would return to coaching.

Dak Prescott News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Cowboys legend has strong criticism of Dak Prescott

A Dallas Cowboys legend is not happy about quarterback Dak Prescott’s supposed response to a heckling stadium worker after the team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12

Major update on if Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges

Major update on if Packers' Micah Parsons could play vs. Cowboys emerges

It now sounds like Parsons won't get his wish for the upcoming "Sunday Night Football" showdown.

Completed air yards were a telling statistic in Packers blowout win over Bears

Zaire Franklin claps back at Luther Burden III after Packers' blowout win over Bears

Jordan Love airs it out as Packers rout rival Bears

The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz

Matthew Golden News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Matthew Golden responds to Cairo Santos’ cheap shot attempt during Packers-Bears game

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden is quick to move on from a sideline incident caught on video during Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc.

Brian Schottenheimer News / EssentiallySports / October 11

'Poorly Coached': Ex-NFL HC Blasts Brian Schottenheimer & Rips Into Dallas Cowboys Amid Embarrassing Struggles

The Dallas Cowboys‘ repeated defensive breakdowns have raised questions about their coaching and execution. Five weeks in, the same mistakes continue to haunt Dallas, leaving the former NFL head coach Antonio Pierce questioning if Brian Schottenheimer’s team is making any meaningful progress.