Dallas Cowboys: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Cowboys stumble heading into Week 7

The Dallas Cowboys did not accept the challenge given to them by the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. In fact, the defense may not have even shown up. It was a bad week for the Dallas faithful, and the team continues to fall down the ladder of potential postseason threats.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Cowboys' defense unraveling under Matt Eberflus as Dak Prescott's offensive surge goes to waste

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer met 'at length' with Eberflus and his defensive staff to help find solutions

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer sympathizes with Matt Eberflus as defense struggles

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer had to face the media after the team let the game against the Carolina Panthers slip through their fingers.

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks with at least 50 250-passing-yard NFL games can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'Season passing touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Cowboys' lowest-graded offensive players still outperformed most of defense's best

Dallas Cowboys fans did not get the opportunity to celebrate a victory Monday. In fact, it was more of an "I hate everything" type of Monday. Things came crashing to a halt in a season with so much hope after the team dropped an absolute heartbreaker to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / October 13

Brian Schottenheimer responds to whether Cowboys defense would look different with Micah Parsons

Another poor performance on Sunday vs. the Carolina Panthers continues to bring questions about the Dallas Cowboys’ defense. Especially after trading a player of the caliber of Micah Parsons, sending him to the Green Bay Packers.

DeMarvion Overshown News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

DeMarvion Overshown injury update is amazing news for Cowboys' dreadful defense

To the surprise of no one, the talk surrounding the Dallas Cowboys on this gloomy Monday was the play of the defense in their loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 6.

Trevon Diggs News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs Sends Clear Message to Defense After Loss to Panthers

The Dallas Cowboys fell back below .500 in Week 6. A loss to the Carolina Panthers dropped them to 2-3-1 on the and there was a very familiar reason for their defeat.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Cowboys' Stephen Jones responds to potential change at DC positions

The sky is falling for Dallas Cowboys fans today after the team dropped a very winnable game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. It was the same old story that the fanbase has heard and seen all season: Defensive failures have caused this team to drop another game.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Cowboys' defense on pace for historic season for all the wrong reasons

The Dallas Cowboys had a forgettable Week 6 in their loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The offense looked the part, but just like every week this season, the defense looked lost.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Dak Prescott, Cowboys Receive Triple Update Before Commanders Game

Quarterback Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have had an up-and-down start to their 2025 season. The Cowboys are 2-3-1 through their first six games, with losses to the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and, most recently, the Carolina Panthers.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 13

Stephen Jones gets brutally honest about Dallas Cowboys 'alarming' defense

At this point, calling out the Dallas Cowboys' defense for its continued failures on the field is beating a dead horse, with the team struggling to stop anyone through the first six weeks of the NFL season.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

The embarrassing stats that sum up Cowboys’ pathetic defense

The Dallas Cowboys got embarrassed on Sunday. Dallas lost 30-27 against Carolina after surrendering a game-winning field goal on the final play of the afternoon.

Jerry Jones News / Yardbarker / October 13

Jerry Jones' latest actions should concern Cowboys

The Cowboys' owner/GM rarely, if ever, wastes an opportunity to voice his thoughts, which makes his actions Sunday afternoon concerning for the Cowboys.

Dak Prescott’s NFL Week 6 feat highlights Cowboys’ significant issues

Five worst Week 6 performances: Jets offense craters in embarrassing London showing

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Rico Dowdle gets revenge on Cowboys; MVP QB performances

NFL assistants who could soon become head coaches

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / October 13

Cowboys’ Playoff Hopes Crushed by 1 Awful Decision

The Dallas Cowboys ruined their playoff chances against the Panthers by forcing the run when Dak Prescott and George Pickens were unstoppable through the air.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / October 13

Dallas Cowboys: What Dak Prescott Did After Rico Dowdle’s First Start With Panthers

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, the spotlight is on Dak Prescott and former teammate Rico Dowdle.

Dak Prescott News / Yardbarker / October 13

Dak Prescott’s NFL Week 6 feat highlights Cowboys’ issues

Dak Prescott’s NFL Week 6 feat highlights Cowboys’ significant issues

Dallas Cowboys fans should be basking in the exceptional play of quarterback Dak Prescott over the past three weeks. However, the Cowboys wrapped up the last three weeks with a 1-1-1 record.

Cowboys run defense still can't 'buckle up' for Panthers' Rico Dowdle or other RBs

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Rico Dowdle gets revenge on Cowboys; MVP QB performances

Five worst Week 6 performances: Jets offense craters in embarrassing London showing

The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

The 'Most 3-touchdown, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / The Forkball / October 12

Mexico Taken Over by Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders For The First Time

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are no longer just America’s team, according to trailblazing cheerleader Julissa Garcia. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) make an impression on everyone, and their first-ever NFL event in Mexico City, Mexico, cemented the country’s love for them.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12