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‘We Got Humbled Tonight’: Dallas Cowboys Fall 28-20 To New York Giants In Season Opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Dallas Cowboys held the ball for 2:05 in the fourth quarter. The New York Giants held it for 12:55, ran out the last 5:21 while Dallas spent its final two timeouts, and won 28-20 on Sunday night…
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‘The Penalties Aren’t Good Enough’: Dallas Cowboys Flagged 7 Times In First Half Against New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Dallas Cowboys drew 7 penalties before halftime Sunday night. ESPN's Todd Archer posted an ESPN Research note at 9:13 p.m. CT putting that at the most Dallas has taken in an opening half of a season since…
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‘Why Not?’: Tedy Bruschi Picks Dallas Cowboys To Win NFC Before New York Giants Opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tedy Bruschi named the Dallas Cowboys his pick to win the NFC on Sunday morning, hours before Dallas opens the 2026 season against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. The NFL on ESPN account posted the clip…
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‘We’re In Play’: Joey Porter Jr. Trade Buzz Gives Dallas Cowboys Potential Cornerback Opportunity
FRISCO, Texas — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of a back injury, and the possibility of a trade remains in play, Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network…
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‘Every Game’s A Dogfight’: No. 13 Texas Tech Rallies Past Oregon State 35-24
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Thomas Castellanos came on for third-and-7 from the Oregon State 8 with 1:04 left and threw 8 yards to true freshman tight end Matt Ludwig, his first touchdown pass as a Red Raider. The score put No. 13 Texas…
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‘It’s Real Dicey’: Jerry Jones Admits Dallas Cowboys Are Taking Major Risk With Rookie-Heavy Defense
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones called it “real dicey” Friday to count on rookies the way the Cowboys are counting on theirs, two days before the season opener against the New York Giants. Jones made the comments…
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‘It’s Not Fair To Compare Them’: Dak Prescott Defends Rebuilt Dallas Cowboys Defense Before New York Giants Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday that it is not fair to compare the Dallas Cowboys defense to last season’s unit, three days before defensive coordinator Christian Parker calls his first regular-season game against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife…
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‘We’re Going To Have A Better Defense’: Jerry Jones Makes Bold Dallas Cowboys Promise Before Giants Opener
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Friday that Dallas is going to have a better defense than it had last season, when the Cowboys allowed 511 points. Jones said Dallas made changes to be “stronger in the…
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‘A Great Training Partner’: Klayton Adams Says Rebuilt Cowboys Defense Is Pushing Dallas Offense
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that the rebuilt Cowboys defense has been like “a great training partner” for his offense, three days before Dallas opens the season against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium…
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‘I Crave Teaching’: Caleb Downs Details 1-On-1 Work With Christian Parker Before Dallas Cowboys Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs makes his NFL debut Sunday night at the New York Giants after an offseason of one-on-one film sessions with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who said Thursday they try to hold those meetings as often as…
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‘He’s Going To Be An All-Down Player’: Christian Parker Reveals Dallas Cowboys’ Plan For Von Miller
FRISCO, Texas — Von Miller will not be limited to one situation in the Dallas Cowboys defense, Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker said Thursday, three days before the 37-year-old outside linebacker plays his first game for his hometown team. Miller agreed to…
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‘I’m Just Trying To Win Sunday’: Caleb Downs Shrugs Off New York Giants Passing On Him Twice Before Dallas Cowboys Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs makes his NFL debut Sunday night against the New York Giants, a team that had two chances to draft him in the first round in April and passed both times. New York took Ohio State linebacker Arvell…
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‘It’s Going To Suck Not Having Him’: Hunter Luepke Says Dallas Cowboys Are Ready To Replace Tyler Smith
FRISCO, Texas — Hunter Luepke said Wednesday that the Dallas Cowboys spent training camp preparing for exactly the situation they are in without Tyler Smith. Smith will keep leading from off the field, in Luepke's view. "I think that's what training camp…
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‘Exactly Where He’s Supposed To Be’: Donovan Ezeiruaku Backs DeMarvion Overshown As Dallas Cowboys Defensive Leader
FRISCO, Texas — Donovan Ezeiruaku said Wednesday that DeMarvion Overshown belongs in the middle of the Dallas Cowboys defense, calling the plays. Ezeiruaku's wish for the unit is that everyone on it stays available. "It'll be good. He's exactly where he's supposed…
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Dak Prescott Sits Among NFL MVP Favorites Entering Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 Opener vs. New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott is listed at plus-1400 to win NFL MVP at FanDuel Sportsbook three days before the Dallas Cowboys open the 2026 season. Prescott is sixth among the nine players on the list. Josh Allen is the favorite at…
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‘What You Know, The Cowboys Know’: John Harbaugh Shuts Down New York Giants Week 1 Details
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants coach John Harbaugh will not say who is playing Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, who is starting, what personnel package is on the field, or what play is being called. Harbaugh drew that line…
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Brian Schottenheimer Says Malik Hooker, P.J. Locke ‘Or’ Is Not A Dallas Cowboys Competition
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday the club believes it has three or four safeties who start in the NFL, and that the "or" between Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke on the unofficial depth chart released Tuesday reflects…
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‘Very Nervous’: Brian Schottenheimer Thought New York Giants Might Take Caleb Downs Before Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas was very nervous watching the top 10 of the 2026 draft in April, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday, because he had heard Giants coach John Harbaugh speak about Caleb Downs in terms that suggested the safety…
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‘Put Some Respect On Dak Prescott’s Name’: NFL.com Ranks Dallas Cowboys QB No. 5
FRISCO, Texas — Nick Shook ranked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott fifth among the NFL's 32 starters in the Week 1 QB Index, published Wednesday morning on NFL.com. Prescott opens Tier 2, which runs from No. 5 through No. 13. The four…
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‘No Disappointment’: Jerry Jones Praises Dallas Cowboys’ Young Core After Roster Overhaul
DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys drafted two players in the first round, traded for a starting offensive tackle 15 days before the opener, and set their initial 53-man roster on Aug. 30. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones was asked Tuesday morning…
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