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NFL Week 3: Rams and Panthers favored on the road as Cowboys host Ravens in Rio
sports17 days ago

NFL Week 3: Rams and Panthers favored on the road as Cowboys host Ravens in Rio

As the NFL enters Week 3, analysts are navigating a slate defined by travel fatigue and inconsistent early-season performances. The Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers are highlighted as strong road favorites, while the Dallas Cowboys face a tricky matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil. Despite some teams like the Chargers and Buccaneers struggling, others such as the Cowboys and Rams have shown signs of resilience. Betting models and human analysts offer mixed confidence, with some favoring underdogs in high-scoring potential games.

Dak Prescott's Four-TD Heroics Break Cowboys Passing Record as Jones Warns of 'Dangerous' Momentum
sports19 days ago

Dak Prescott's Four-TD Heroics Break Cowboys Passing Record as Jones Warns of 'Dangerous' Momentum

Dak Prescott threw four touchdowns to lift the Cowboys to a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders, becoming Dallas's all-time passing TD leader by surpassing Tony Romo. Jerry Jones called the victory dangerous and noted it would have been hard to face the media if Dallas had started 0-2, as the team heads to Brazil for Week 3 against the Ravens.

Daniels Dislocated Elbow Forces Commanders to Turn to Mariota
sports19 days ago

Daniels Dislocated Elbow Forces Commanders to Turn to Mariota

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels left Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys with a dislocated left elbow and will undergo further testing, forcing Marcus Mariota into action. Daniels has dealt with multiple injuries this season, and his line for the season included 1,262 passing yards, eight touchdowns, three interceptions, plus 278 rushing yards and two rushing scores.

Jerry Jones: Giants Surprised Dallas, Cowboys Must Reassess
sports21 days ago

Jerry Jones: Giants Surprised Dallas, Cowboys Must Reassess

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the New York Giants played better than Dallas expected in the season opener, crediting the Giants’ improved plan and personnel with the performance. He cited a conceptually new defensive scheme and changes on the staff and roster as factors, acknowledging Dallas’s own adjustments and suggesting that expectations should be tempered as they prepare for Washington.

Cowboys-Giants SNF Delivers Week 1's Top TV Audience
ratings24 days ago

Cowboys-Giants SNF Delivers Week 1's Top TV Audience

NBC's Week 1 SundayNight Football game Cowboys-Giants averaged 25.7 million viewers on NBC (peaking at 29.0 million), the largest Week 1 SNF audience since 2015, with NBC's Kickoff Game at 25.1 million; FOX and CBS's afternoon doubleheader followed with Eagles-Commanders at 20.35 million and Packers-Vikings at 18.60 million. CBS led the early window with Bills-Texans at 14.10 million in 72% of markets, while Monday's Broncos-Chiefs numbers are pending. The piece also notes Nielsen's updated measurement methods and a 4% lift from co-viewing that could affect reported figures.

Collinsworth Calls Out Cowboys' Repeating Swing-Pass Mistakes in Week 1 Loss to Giants
sports25 days ago

Collinsworth Calls Out Cowboys' Repeating Swing-Pass Mistakes in Week 1 Loss to Giants

Dallas's defense was exposed in a 28-20 loss to the Giants, surrendering 230 passing yards and three touchdowns from Jaxson Dart; Cris Collinsworth highlighted repeated swing-pass plays Dallas couldn't defend, pointing to miscommunications and flat coverage that allowed easy gains and key scores, leaving the team with a disappointing Week 1 and a quick turnaround before Week 2 against the Commanders.

Giants edge Cowboys 28-20 as PFF highlights mixed performances on offense and defense
sports26 days ago

Giants edge Cowboys 28-20 as PFF highlights mixed performances on offense and defense

Pro Football Focus assigns mixed grades to the Giants’ 28-20 win over the Cowboys: quarterback Jaxson Dart went 23-of-29 for 230 yards and 3 TDs (65.8 overall) but carried two turnover-worthy plays and limited deep shots, thriving when kept clean (19-of-22). The O-line was sack-free but uneven, with Likely pacing receivers at an 82.8 grade and 2 TDs on 8 targets, while Nabers and Singletary contributed and OBJ saw snaps but was not targeted. On defense, Abdul Carter led with a 90.3, and Holland (73.2) plus Edmunds (71.7) impressed in coverage; run defense struggled (54.3) with Harris at 35.7 and several coverage players producing subpar grades. Overall, a win but notable flaws highlighted by PFF.

Seattle Seizes No. 1 in Week 2 NFL Power Rankings
sports26 days ago

Seattle Seizes No. 1 in Week 2 NFL Power Rankings

Seattle Seahawks open Week 2 atop the NFL power rankings after Week 1, with Kansas City, Denver, the Rams and Cincinnati rounding out the top five; the piece cautions not to overreact to a single game while noting notable moves, including the Cowboys dropping to No. 12 after a loss to the Giants, the 49ers rising to No. 15, and the Cardinals shocking the Chargers 26-14 as teams navigate early-season injuries and coaching adjustments.

Harbaugh’s Giants stun Cowboys in MetLife debut, reviving a heated rivalry
sports26 days ago

Harbaugh’s Giants stun Cowboys in MetLife debut, reviving a heated rivalry

John Harbaugh’s first game as Giants coach ended in a 28-20 home win over the Cowboys, with Jaxson Dart throwing three TD passes and Malik Nabers returning from a torn ACL to contribute; Dallas struggled offensively and a costly pre-halftime interception didn’t help, while New York’s improved execution and a sustained second-half drive helped seal the victory, signaling a potential rivalry revival.

Dart's three-TD Night Powers Giants to SNF Win Over Cowboys
sports26 days ago

Dart's three-TD Night Powers Giants to SNF Win Over Cowboys

Jaxson Dart threw three touchdowns, including two to Isaiah Likely, and led a clock-controlled Giants offense to a 28-20 Sunday Night Football win over the Cowboys. Dart finished 23-for-29 for 230 yards with a rushing score, while Dak Prescott had 175 yards, two TDs and an interception for Dallas. New York dominated time of possession and third downs, with Malik Nabers contributing in the receiving corps and Cam Skattebo adding a rushing TD. The win moves the Giants to 1-0 and drops the Cowboys to 0-1, with Dallas dealing with late-game injuries.