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Jerry Jones leans into ‘daydream’ as Cowboys cling to fading playoff hopes

The Dallas Cowboys are in danger of missing the playoffs following their Thursday night loss to the Detroit Lions. That ended their three-game winning streak and dropped their odds of making the postseason to just 9%.

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Every opposing offense is attacking the same Cowboys defender, and it's working

The Detroit Lions had their way with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. They won 44-30, and their offense was able to rack up 408 yards and faced just eight third downs in 12 drives.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 6

Dallas Cowboys add 2 elite defenders in latest 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft

A three-game winning streak came to a sudden halt for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 when they lost 44-30 to the Detroit Lions. During the loss, the Cowboys were once again struggling on defense.

Brandon Aubrey News / Inside The Star / December 6

Brandon Aubrey has proven to be one of the Cowboys’ biggest weapons

Late in the second half versus the Detroit Lions, their kick returner was on yet another extended return near midfield. With one man to beat, the returner was stonewalled by a tackler, who just turned out to be the Cowboys’ biggest weapon on special teams.

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NFL News / Inside The Star / December 6

The good, the bad, and the ugly from a Cowboys’ loss in Detroit

Three weeks of ecstasy as a fan came crashing down Thursday night in the Motor City, as the Dallas Cowboys got stomped at the hand of the Lions in a 44-30 defeat.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

George Pickens News / Athlon Sports / December 6

Cowboys Coach Issues Statement on Unfortunate George Pickens Situation

George Pickens had a forgettable outing on Thursday night as the Dallas Cowboys suffered a 44-30 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions. Pickens needed to step up after fellow wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was forced to leave the game due to a concussion, but Pickens wasn’t able to do enough to help lift Dallas.

Tyler Guyton News / Inside The Star / December 6

The Cowboys Found Out Fast: Tyler Guyton Matters

Going into the Detroit game, I still had questions about Tyler Guyton’s talent in his second season. Was he developing quickly enough? Was he reliable week to week?

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / December 5

Cowboys coach addresses George Pickens’ expletive-laden rant directed at Richard Sherman

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer on Friday addressed the public beef between George Pickens and Richard Sherman. Pickens picked a fight with Sherman on Friday, a day after the latter criticized his play during the Cowboys’ 44-30 loss to the Detroit Lions.

CeeDee Lamb News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Cowboys Coach Announces CeeDee Lamb Update on Friday

CeeDee Lamb has starred in the Dallas Cowboys offense for the past several seasons, now led by head coach Brian Schottenheimer. The Cowboys are looking to make a push for the playoffs, but a recent loss puts them in a difficult position in the latter half of the season.

Dallas Cowboys News / UFL / December 5

Watch: Brandon Aubrey is making HISTORY

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 5

Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer discusses Jake Ferguson's fumbling problem

There was no shortage of miscues during the Dallas Cowboys' Week 14 loss to the Detroit Lions. Most of the attention is being focused on George Pickens, who seemed disinterested during much of the game.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 6

Risky move might be Cowboys' best option for George Pickens

The Dallas Cowboys' experience with wide receiver George Pickens has, for the most part, gone better than anybody could have reasonably expected this season.

Pickens' red flags have reportedly followed him from Steelers to Cowboys

How Pickens' breakout season will cost Cowboys

Pickens responds to Richard Sherman's criticisms after Cowboys' loss to Lions

Jerry Jones addresses Pickens' alleged lack of effort in Cowboys' loss to Lions

Dak Prescott sends warning to NFL about how Cowboys will respond after loss to Lions

T.Y. Hilton News / The Spun / December 5

Former NFL Star T.Y. Hilton Lands Head Coaching Job

Congratulations are in order for former NFL star T.Y. Hilton this Friday. Hilton, the No. 92 overall pick from the 2012 NFL Draft, had an incredible 10-year run with the Indianapolis Colts.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / December 5

Jerry Jones shares his thoughts on George Pickens' effort

Even if Jones was bothered by the way Pickens played on Thursday, it might be bad business for him to admit it.

Jerry Jones speaks candidly about Cowboys' playoff chances after loss to Lions

George Pickens responds to Richard Sherman's criticisms after Cowboys' loss to Lions

George Pickens' red flags have reportedly followed him from Steelers to Cowboys

'TNF' takeaways: Cowboys defense remains big issue in loss to Lions

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Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 5

After TNF loss, Cowboys have just one path to the playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys very nearly did it. They almost ran the gauntlet that many pundits predicted would end their season. After consecutive three-point wins over the Eagles and the Chiefs last week, Dallas had a chance to run the gauntlet with a perfect 3-0 record.

CeeDee Lamb News / Viral Sports News / December 5

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Speaks Out After Scary Injury

Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was putting on a clinic Thursday night in Detroit before a terrifying collision with the turf abruptly ended his evening and cast concern over the team’s playoff push.