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Clark Dalton

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Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

EXPERTISE:

NFL, AFC West, Dallas Cowboys, Men and Women’s College Basketball, MLB, NBA and Sports Media

Cowboys don't look like championship material before late-season stretch

The Cowboys defeated the Texans on Sunday, 27-23, but Dallas failed to resemble a championship team.

Broncos' Russell Wilson suffers concussion in loss to Chiefs

Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Wilson entered concussion protocol in his postgame news conference, which means he needs to be cleared by the Broncos' physician and an independent neurological consultant before he returns to the field.

Watch: Broncos' Marlon Mack scores on 66-yard touchdown run

Early in the third quarter, the Chiefs pressured the Broncos, which was a mistake. Mack broke through their defense and scored his first touchdown of the season. Mack's play continues to build momentum for Denver, who is slowly mounting a comeback against Kansas City. It trails 27-21.

Dak Prescott's 98-yard drive saves Cowboys from disaster vs. Texans

Prescott's fourth-quarter heroics prevented a Texas-sized upset. 

Cowboys breaking 25-year drought strengthens Mike McCarthy's Coach of the Year case

The Cowboys having consecutive double-digit win seasons for the first time in more than 25 years bolsters head coach Mike McCarthy's chance to win NFL Coach of The Year.  If the Cowboys defeat the Texans on Sunday, they will be 10-3 and inch toward their 12-5 mark last year.

Incompetence destroyed the Broncos, not drafting Patrick Surtain II in 2021

Explaining the Broncos' spectacular 3-9 failure is perplexing. However, the blame doesn't fall on Patrick Surtain II.

Raiders need to reload defense in NFL Draft to stop blowing leads

The Raiders (5-8) need to fill gaping defensive holes in the 2023 NFL Draft because they're susceptible to collapses. 

Baker Mayfield sinks Raiders in thrilling, come-from-behind win

Baker Mayfield was the cannonball that sank the Raiders' ship. After the Rams picked up Mayfield off waivers on Tuesday, he engineered a game-winning 98-yard drive with less than two minutes to go.

Watch: Davante Adams bests Jalen Ramsey in first half

Raiders wideout Davante Adams earned the early upper hand in a highly-anticipated one-on-one battle with Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

Is it smart for the Broncos to bring back GM George Paton?

Although the Broncos' season is a disaster, the team plans to keep general manager George Paton, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Cowboys are not an overrated 'schoolyard bully'

The Cowboys (9-3) are facing overrated claims despite looking like a juggernaut in three consecutive victories.

CeeDee Lamb eliminates pressure on Cowboys to sign Odell Beckham Jr.

While Dallas' fanfare surrounded Odell Beckam Jr. at a Mavericks game on Monday, it forgot it already has a No.1 wideout, CeeDee Lamb. Through 12 games, Lamb, 23, caught 69 receptions for 928 receiving yards, ninth in the league.

Three draft targets who can replace former Broncos star Bradley Chubb

No one has been able to step up and fill the void left by the trade of Chubb, leaving the team to consider using draft capital to address the need.

Raider recharge: DE Chandler Jones playing like a Pro Bowler again

The Raiders finally saw a recharged Chandler Jones against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Assessing Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba's potential fit with Broncos ahead of 2023 NFL Draft

The stacked 2023 class holds several options who can bolster Denver's passing game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Ohio State) is an intriguing option with superstar potential, despite a hamstring injury dismantling his junior season.  

Josh Jacobs' spectacular season mirrors some Hall of Famers

In 2022, Jacobs keeps pace with some Pro Football Hall of Famers.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shouldn't worry about who gets RB call

Following Sunday's 54-19 thrashing of the Colts, the Cowboys owner said he would have been much more lenient on running back Ezekiel Elliott, who did not start because of a small disciplinary infraction.

Raiders' Davante Adams and Derek Carr: Top passing tandem that's like a brotherhood

Per The Associated Press' Josh Dubow, Adams and Carr account for 61.6 percent of the Raiders' yards from scrimmage, second-most in franchise history.

If the Broncos want to score more TDs they should draft a RB

Scoring zero touchdowns in a 10-9 gut-punch against the Ravens on Sunday shows the Broncos' offense deteriorated, and it's time to think about drafting offensive skill players, specifically running backs. 

Dak Prescott wants to win championships like Cowboys' Roger Staubach

Dak Prescott's focus isn't on rewriting the Cowboys' record book but bringing the franchise championships instead. 

Cowboys five takeaways against Colts highlights defense's championship quality

Although the final score was a blowout, the game was close, 21-19, headed into the fourth quarter. However, Dallas forced four of their five turnovers in the fourth quarter, leading to a 33-point surge, the most fourth-quarter points in franchise history, per NBC Sports.

Watch: Cowboys S Malik Hooker recovers fumble for TD against former team

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Hooker recovered Damone Clark's forced fumble, rumbling for a 38-yard touchdown. It built the Cowboys a comfortable 40-19 lead. Earlier Hooker intercepted Matt Ryan, which set up a Micahel Gallup receiving touchdown.

Davante Adams turning Raiders organization around after third-straight victory

Adams shredded Los Angeles' secondary for 177 receiving yards, a season-high. His two touchdowns erased a 13-10 halftime deficit, allowing the Raiders to guzzle momentum, which the Chargers failed to regain.

Watch: Davante Adams scores a pair of ridiculous TDs against Chargers

The Raiders hope to win their third consecutive game. Adams had a crucial role in the win streak. Over the past two games, he caught two touchdowns and recorded 215 receiving yards. He's tied for second in receiving touchdowns (10) this season.