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Cowboys Are Not Making Lineup Changes After Week 1 Loss

While there were certainly worse losing efforts on Sunday than the Dallas Cowboys’ loss to the rival New York Giants, one would think that in a game they never held a lead that they might make some adjustments to the lineup.

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Cowboys Legend Emmitt Smith Denies $2.5M Fraud Allegations Following Civil Lawsuit

Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith faces a civil lawsuit in Delaware, where Kituwah LLC is seeking $2.5 million. The suit also names his business partner, CEO David Mosley, and their companies, 4 13 Solutions Inc.

Drew Shelton News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 16

Cowboys Rookie Power Rankings Week 2: Drew Shelton Moves Up Despite Ugly Run-Block Snap

During the Dallas Cowboys' Week 1 game against the New York Giants, a total of five rookies made their NFL debuts. Those rookies were defensive back Caleb Downs, linebacker Jaishawn, edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, defensive lineman LT Overton and offensive tackle Drew Shelton, all of whom were included in the team's 2025 draft class.

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'Last 2-TD catch game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multiple 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / September 16

The Cowboys’ riskiest gamble of the offseason backfired quickly, and a rookie might be the only viable solution

The Dallas Cowboys took a big risk by making DeMarvion Overshown their middle linebacker. And after Week 1, it’s time to start looking for a solution, short-term and long-term, at the position.

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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 / September 16

Top 5 Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Football Players for Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys threw up an absolute stinker against the New York Giants in Week 1 and some of their best fantasy football options finished with disappointing numbers as a result.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Dallas Cowboys Named Landing Spot for Top Free Agent After Week 1 Loss

There was a lot of hype around the Dallas Cowboys’ defense heading into the 2026 season. The unit didn’t quite live up to that hype during Dallas’ 28-20 Week 1 loss to the New York Giants.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 16

Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders: Keys to Victory in Week 2

Week 1 was one to forget for the Dallas Cowboys as they were beaten by the New York Giants 28-20. It was a physical game where Dallas was outmatched and the final score doesn’t tell how one-sided things were.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 16

Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs opens up on disappointing debut

The Cowboys defense gave up 394 yards of offense and 28 points in the first test of the season, dropping the opener to a seemingly lesser New York Giants team.

Dak Prescott reacts to George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb drop issues

Cowboys' $100 million problem somehow got even worse in Week 1

NFL executive sounds alarms about Cowboys defense

The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys.news / September 16

NFL power rankings shake-up after Week 1, Cowboys’ rank revealed

The Cowboys entered the 2026 season with plenty of optimism surrounding a defense that had been heavily rebuilt during the offseason. One game later, that optimism has taken a hit.

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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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 16

Cowboys and Browns Considered Ideal Trade Partners Amid Dallas' Concern at Cornerback

The Dallas Cowboys need to be exploring their options at the cornerback position. There was hope that the Cowboys would be better at the position in 2026.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 16

Kenny Clark, Rashan Gary send messages to Cowboys' defense after dud in loss to Giants

What was expected to be a much-improved Dallas Cowboys defense has come under heavy criticism following the club's 28-20 Week 1 loss at the rival New York Giants.

Jerry Jones gives verdict on mistakes made by Cowboys offense in loss to Giants

Dak Prescott reacts to George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb drop issues

Jerry Jones gives update on possible Cowboys trade, reacts to loss to Giants

Cowboys' $100 million problem somehow got even worse in Week 1

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 16

4 Dallas Cowboys with most to prove entering Week 2 vs Commanders

An offseason full of hope hit a brick wall in Week 1 as the Dallas Cowboys suffered a brutal loss at the hands of the New York Giants. They get a shot at redemption this weekend as they host the Washington Commanders in another NFC East showdown.

Jerry Jones News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Jerry Jones Called a 'Narcissist' for Refusing to Relinquish Cowboys Control After Week 1 Loss to Giants

Jerry Jones’ stubborn control over Dallas Cowboys football decisions is making things worse for the team. Week 1 handed them a tough 28-20 loss because of poor defense, after which Terrell Owens raised questions about his approach.

Dallas Cowboys News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman Officially Becomes a ‘Co-Owner’ After Latest Move

Health and fitness have been priorities for Troy Aikman since he retired. His playing career was tough, and it took a toll on the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback’s health.

CeeDee Lamb News / HITC / September 16

CeeDee Lamb details $500k investment in hope of securing a Super Bowl for the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys did not get off to the start they dreamed of at the weekend despite the extreme measures CeeDee Lamb has gone to during the offseason.

Jerry Jones News / EssentiallySports / September 16

'Very Disappointed': Jerry Jones Sounds Off After Cowboys’ Embarrassing Loss to Giants

Dallas hyped its massive defensive rebuild as the answer, then Week 1 exposed the whole thing. The 28-20 loss to the Giants made the unit look unfinished, not improved, and Jerry Jones went from selling confidence to explaining failure almost immediately.

Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / September 16

Dallas Cowboys Terminate Contract of Former TD Leader

The Dallas Cowboys waived running back Israel Abanikanda on Tuesday, Sept. 15, clearing a 53-man roster spot for Tyler Goodson, whom they signed off the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad, via the NFL transaction wire.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15

Jerry Jones gives update on possible Cowboys trade, reacts to loss to Giants

Jones discussed a potential trade and his assessment of the team following a disappointing loss to open the season.

'SNF' takeaways: Jaxson Dart shines in Giants' statement win over Cowboys

Quinnen Williams calls out Cowboys defense after Week 1 blunder

Cowboys' $100 million problem somehow got even worse in Week 1

Dak Prescott reacts to George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb drop issues

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15

NFL executive sounds alarms about Cowboys defense

One NFL executive had a concerning take regarding the Cowboys defense.

'SNF' takeaways: Jaxson Dart shines in Giants' statement win over Cowboys

Quinnen Williams calls out Cowboys defense after Week 1 blunder

Dak Prescott blames himself for brutal mistake in Cowboys' loss to Giants

Cowboys' $100 million problem somehow got even worse in Week 1

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

John Harbaugh tells Giants why Week 1 performance isn't good enough

The New York Giants are 1-0, and John Harbaugh isn't pretending they played like a finished product. His message on Monday was pretty clear: Do that again next week and the result could look much different.

John Harbaugh pulled a wild move to get Malik Nabers ready for Cowboys game

Giants WR Malik Nabers tackled by unlikely team member in his first game back from major injury

Giants players add to John Harbaugh hype train after win over Cowboys

Eli Manning sends fresh warning to Jaxson Dart, praises John Harbaugh for changing Giants

'SNF' takeaways: Jaxson Dart shines in Giants' statement win over Cowboys

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 15

Cowboys' $100 million problem somehow got even worse in Week 1

The Cowboys spent the offseason trying to make sure their defense would never look like the 2025 version again. One game into 2026, that plan already has a problem.

Quinnen Williams calls out Cowboys defense after Week 1 blunder

Brian Schottenheimer gets honest about Week 1 loss to Giants

John Harbaugh tells Giants why Week 1 performance isn't good enough

Jets, Giants accomplish feat not done since 2009 season

Bengals HC Zac Taylor refuses to panic over troubling Joe Burrow trend

Joe Brady reveals why Bills offense may be nearly impossible to defend

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 14