Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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Leading up to this Saturday, everyone knew the wildcard match up between Seattle and Dallas would be close. Vegas odds were at 2.5, predictions were pretty much even on both sides, and both teams even had the same 10-6 record in the regular season. With two evenly balanced teams like this, the outcome really just came down to who wanted...
It's Thanksgiving. The food and family are great, but the real highlight of the day is, of course, the annual Cowboys game versus a division rival. Coming off of a two-game winning streak, everyone knew this was going to be a pivotal game in the Cowboys' season, and it certainly lived up to the hype. The Cowboys' Offense exploded in...
Going into Washington, I had high hopes for the Cowboys. Now, after this loss to Tennessee, things look desperate heading into Philadelphia this week. The Cowboys appear to be a sinking ship, but the question is "Can the ship be saved?" Play Calling The first issue, and probably the most obvious, is poor play calling. The Cowboys tend to continuously run...
On Thursday, the 8th of November, the free agent Dez Bryant signed a one-year, 1.5 million dollar contract with the New Orleans Saints. Since the season is already underway, he will only get $600,000 guaranteed but will have up to $500,000 in receiving incentives, totaling a possible 1.1 million. The former Dallas Cowboy has been an unsigned player since...
The past week has been an extremely busy time in the NFL. The trade deadline came on October 30th and many teams were able to squeeze in some last minute deals. Many trades opened the door for players to show their skill, while others shoved players deeper down the depth charts. Also, this week provided us with some much needed...
Starting last week, the fantasy football community has been buzzing over many points of interest. Although new injuries occurred in week 7, the main concern is many previous injuries have been worse than expected. This leaves some teams scrambling to fill holes in their roster. As the trade deadline slowly approaches, teams are beginning to figure out what they must...
In week 6, many players stepped up and showed they can be very strong and involved in their team. They either filled roles that many expected, or surprised us by outperforming their expectations. However, many players under performed last week, and for some this adds to a trend of under performing. Injury provided many players the opportunity to take...
In the past three games, the Cowboys have shown promise, with the defense and offense both showing up ready to play. Along with that, they've fixed some issues in play calling and execution, leading to more scoring opportunities. However, with that in mind, there are always some things that could be a little better. Feed the Man In the last 3...

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