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Cowboys' defense called out for one major failure during 2025 season

The Dallas Cowboys' putrid defense has been a talking point for the team throughout the entirety of the 2025-26 NFL season, with the unit shouldering blame for failing to provide the necessary support for Dak Prescott and the team's offense.

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Week 17 power rankings roundup shows faith in Cowboys was already gone

The Dallas Cowboys have just two games to play in a season that's been full of disappointment. Week after week, they've been unable to get things done on defense, while their offense has been living up to the hype.

Ryan Flournoy News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

Emerging Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy gets encouraging update after scary injury

The Dallas Cowboys were shut out in the second half of their 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. In the defeat, the Cowboys lost a couple of important players, including a trending wide receiver.

Cooper Beebe News / 5 GOATs / December 23

Cooper Beebe curses out Chargers’ social media, lobs racial accusation over viral in-game video

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Cooper Beebe is coming after the Los Angeles Chargers over a clip posted to the team’s X account. Beebe claimed that video was edited in a way to “make me seem racist,” and the Chargers deleted their original post not long after his response.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

Jerry Jones News / Gridiron Heroics / December 22

'Technically, I Should': Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Responds to Question About Searching for a New DC

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones offered his most revealing comments yet when asked about the future of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. While stopping short of announcing a change, Jones made it clear that everything is under review as the season winds down.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Colin Cowherd News / The SportsRush / December 22

'When It Comes to Coaches, Cowboys Shop at the Dollar Store': Colin Cowherd Rips Dallas After Playoff Snub

For the second consecutive year, the Dallas Cowboys have been officially eliminated from playoff contention, and according to fans and analysts alike, their failures have been more of a result of mismanagement rather than bad luck.

DeMarvion Overshown News / 5 GOATs / December 22

DeMarvion Overshown injury update: Cowboys share LB’s status in Monday practice report

The Dallas Cowboys gave an update on linebacker DeMarvion Overshown after suffering a concussion in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. In the team’s Monday practice report, it was revealed that Overshown did not practice because of the injury.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

Cowboys coach has 4-word message ahead of Christmas Day game

The Dallas Cowboys are going to be sitting at home once again watching the NFL playoffs. After being eliminated, the Cowboys are preparing for a Week 17 game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 22

Cowboys-Commanders Week 17 uniform matchup to make franchise history

The Dallas Cowboys will be returning to the field on Christmas Day for the penultimate game of the season, and they'll be rocking a brand new look for the special occasion.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Cowboys Make First-Ever Move for Christmas Day Game After Playoff Elimination

The Dallas Cowboys are officially eliminated from the postseason. In Week 16, the Cowboys lost to the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium, 34-17, to drop to 6-8-1 on the year.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 22

Dak Prescott praises Jerry Jones' enthusiasm, desire to improve Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys will be absent from the NFL playoffs for the second straight season, after officially getting eliminated during Week 16. The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the division with a win, while the Cowboys' late-season collapse continued with a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in the home finale.

Ryan Flournoy News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 22

Cheap shot on Cowboys' Ryan Flournoy triggers suspension for Chargers LB

Rising Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy may have seen his breakout 2025 campaign come to an early end after suffering an injury against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16.

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