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Cowboys survey Week 13: How has the Eagles win impacted fan belief?

The Dallas Cowboys pulled off one of the most incredible comebacks in their history when they wiped out a 21-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21. That win kept the Cowboys faint hopes of reaching the playoffs alive for another game, which will be on Thanksgiving Day against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Belief in the Cowboys actually making the playoffs this season is still probably weak among most fans, given the hole the team has already dug for themselves. But you never know, other teams could collapse down the stretch opening up the door for Dallas.

The playoffs are a specific goal, but in a broader sense, there seems to be some momentum behind the idea that with the new players added by trade, or those just recovering from injury, has given the franchise a boost overall. The play of the team, especially the defense, has been on a different level the last few games.

Is that boost enough to give you confidence that the franchise is headed in the right direction? Did the resilient win over the Eagles change your view?

Vote in the poll, then hit the comments to let us know what you’re thinking.

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Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dal...ey-week-13-eagles-win-fan-confidence-playoffs

 

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Cowboys legends: Jason Witten, Darren Woodson advance as HOF semifinalists

Former Dallas Cowboys players Jason Witten and Darren Woodson are officially semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Your Class of 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalists:@ProFootballHOF pic.twitter.com/c1CwRBeTjG

— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) November 25, 2025

The semifinalists were announced at large on Tuesday morning and Dallas has two players part of the field as noted. This year marks the first time that Witten is eligible for the HOF and that he has advanced to the semifinalist portion is a strong suggestion that he will one day have a bust in Canton, Ohio. He has long been regarded as a future HOFer so this is hardly a surprise, but it certainly does indeed carry the air of inevitability even if it doesn’t happen this year.

Unfortunately the road has been far more rocky for Woodson as he has been denied from the HOF on an annual basis. He was even a finalist for the most recent class to make matters even more painful.

Perhaps Woody coming as close as possible last year is a sign of hope that this could be the year he finally gets in. Ideally both Cowboys on this list are a part of next summer’s festivities.

Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dal...ten-darren-woodson-hall-of-fame-semifinalists

 

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Cowboys injuries: Tyler Guyton only player to miss practice on Tuesday

Two days before the big Thanksgiving festivities, the Dallas Cowboys are prepping to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. After Tuesday’s practice, here’s where the team stands regarding injuries.

George Pickens was limited in practice today. Tyler Guyton was the only Cowboys player on the injury report who didn’t practice pic.twitter.com/5OleCWKq6o

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 25, 2025

Tyler Guyton (ankle) was a DNP again on Tuesday. It looks less likely that he will be able to play Thanksgiving. Osa Odighizuwa (elbow), George Pickens (knee/calf), KaVontae Turpin (shoulder/illness), were back on a limited basis today after sitting out yesterday. Donovan Wilson (neck) was again limited today. Also, DaRon Bland (wrist) and Tyler Smith (knee) were a full go once again.

For a second consecutive day, Noah Gray (concussion) and Trey Smith (ankle) did not practice for Kansas City. With two missed practices and the game less than 48 hours away, it is almost a certainty that neither Gray nor Smith will play against Dallas. Isiah Pacheco (knee) was a full participant at practice on Tuesday. Head coach Andy Reid informed reporters that he intends for Pacheco to return to action Thursday after missing the last three games. Rashee Rice (hamstring) was upgraded to full participation as was Xavier Worthy (ankle).

Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dal...n-miss-practice-george-pickens-osa-odighizuwa

 

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NFC East update: Cowboys inch closer to a miracle

Even after Dallas’ huge comeback over the Eagles on Sunday, Philadelphia is still the heavy favorite to win the NFC East. But at least the Cowboys’ victory made things a little more interesting going forward, and puts Philly on its heels ahead of a very tough matchup.

Dallas got back to .500 in remarkable fashion, but remains three wins behind the NFC East leaders. If the Cowboys can match victories with Philly by the end of the season, they will likely take the division. The tie in Dallas’ record gives them a slightly higher winning percentage, rendering tiebreakers like head-to-head or division records moot.

For example, let’s say Dallas wins five of its next six (10-6-1 final record) and the Eagles only win two more (10-7) the rest of the way. They’d both have 10 wins, but Dallas’ tie with Green Bay would give them a better overall record and the division crown.

Here are the NFC East standings going into Week 13:

• Philadelphia Eagles 8-3 (2-2 in division, 7-2 vs NFC)
• Dallas Cowboys 5-5-1 (3-1, 3-4-1)
• Washington Commanders 3-8 (1-1, 1-6)
• New York Giants 2-10 (1-3, 1-8)

This week is a good chance to make up some of that ground. The Eagles are hosting a red-hot Chicago team on Friday, now 8-1 in its last nine games. Philly will benefit from having home field on a short week, but even before Sunday they were struggling against good teams like the Packers and Lions. If the Eagles don’t clean up their act fast, Ben Johnson’s Bears could hang another big loss on the defending champs.

If they want to benefit from a potential Philadelphia loss, the Cowboys will have to handle their own affairs a day earlier against the visiting Chiefs. While this isn’t the dominant Kansas City of yesteryears, it’s still Andy Reid, Pat Mahomes, and guys who know how to step up under pressure. Like Dallas, KC is fighting to get back into its conference’s wild card picture. There will be no lack of motivation from either side.

Beyond this week, the strength of schedule is fairly balanced between Dallas and Philadelphia. Both play the Chargers soon, and then each has another tough opponent as the Cowboys face the Lions next week and the Eagles have the Bills in Week 17. They also have an equal number of weaker opponents on paper: Dallas has the Vikings, Commanders, and Giants while Philly has those same division rivals, plus the Raiders.

Given that seemingly even distribution of challenges, the idea of the Cowboys catching up to the Eagles in the standings is still more of a dream than a goal. But just as some teams catch fire to close a season, which Dallas just might be on their way to doing, others suffer second-half collapses. In addition to its on-field issues, Philly now has to fight off a national media that smells blood in the locker room.

We’ll see what the Cowboys do with their own opportunity on Thursday, and how the Eagles respond the following afternoon. This week, with Philly’s game playing a huge part, will go a long way to either killing Dallas’ fantasies or further fueling them.

Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dal...-update-playoffs-division-eagles-chiefs-bears

 

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Cowboys vs Chiefs inactives: Caelen Carson is out

While some families may be just sitting down at the Thanksgiving dinner table, the Cowboys are getting warmed up for their showdown with the Chiefs, hoping to notch their third straight win and continue to build momentum as they push for a playoff spot. Now, we know who will and won’t be available at kickoff.

COWBOYS/CHIEFS INACTIVES pic.twitter.com/x6azCTqO6f

— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) November 27, 2025

The big name here is Tyler Guyton, who is inactive. The left tackle was ruled out early in the week with an ankle injury he suffered against the Eagles on Sunday. Nate Thomas, who took his place during the game, is the anticipated replacement on Dak Prescott’s blind side.

The only other Cowboy to carry an injury designation into the game was Caelen Carson, who recently jumped into the starting lineup at outside cornerback. He suffered a hamstring injury that limited him in practice and, after trying to stretch it out on the field before the game, Carson will be inactive for today.

That puts him and Guyton on the inactive list alongside healthy scratches that include Jaydon Blue, Jay Toia, Perrion Winfrey, and Jonathan Mingo. Notably, Mingo made his season debut this past week, but now goes back to being inactive.

As for the Chiefs, they’ll be down a starter on the offensive line too. Guard Trey Smith injured his ankle in Sunday’s overtime win over the Colts and was ruled out earlier in the week. Noah Gray, the other tight end on this offense, is also inactive with a concussion.

Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dal...efs-game-inactives-caelen-carson-tyler-guyton

 

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Cowboys vs. Chiefs: The good, the bad, and the ugly from Week 13

With the 31-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving, the Dallas Cowboys extended their win streak to three. This victory keeps Dallas’ playoff hopes alive, and with the way they are currently playing has them looking like one of the better teams in the entire league.

This Week 13 matchup with the Chiefs was yet another roller coaster ride the Cowboys took us on. There was plenty of ups and downs, but in the end they still somehow managed to secure the “W”. We’re gonna take a look at one good, bad, and ugly thing from this impressive victory.

THE GOOD – Win streak extended​

Ever since coming out of their bye week the Cowboys have been finding ways to win. It hasn’t always been seamless, but every win counts when all is said and done. This exciting Week 13 victory over the Chiefs on Thanksgiving was Dallas’ third consecutive win in a row. They needed this victory in order to keep their playoffs hope alive, and based on the way they’ve been playing over the past few weeks, there’s some hope they can win out the rest of the season. This team is on a hot streak with no signs of slowing down.

THE BAD – Defenses facing the Cowboys’ offensive firepower​

This week’s bad is how the Cowboys offense make opposing defenses look. Their latest victim, the Chiefs, had no answer for what Dak Prescott and Company were throwing at them almost the entirety of the game. This was one of the better defenses Dallas has faced all season and they pretty much picked them apart by getting just about everybody involved. The Cowboys “pick your poison” offense is becoming nightmarish for opposing defenses, and as long as they avoid hurting themselves they could become close to unstoppable moving forward.

THE UGLY – Near fatal mistakes​

The stat line shows the Cowboys had just one turnover, the early interception thrown by Dak Prescott that turned into a touchdown for the Chiefs, But Prescott also threw another pass that was almost an interception that was dropped. There was also a near fatal “almost” turnover later that could have altered the outcome of the game. George Pickens’ fumble in the red zone late in the game likely would’ve changed the game in the Chiefs favor. Fortunately KaVontae Turpin was opportunistic enough to recover the fumble and extend the drive. It resulted in a Brandon Aubrey FG and ended up being what secured the win.

Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dal...chiefs-dak-prescott-george-picken-win-streaks

 

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Black Friday Football live discussion: Bears at Eagles

A Black Friday game with huge playoff implications for the Cowboys. Bears at Eagles.

This is an open thread for game chat. ​

Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/general/190345/black-friday-football-live-discussion-bears-at-eagles

 

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Trevon Diggs set to return vs. Lions barring setback

The Dallas Cowboys are on a three-game winning streak after beating the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving. Their next game is against the Detroit Lions next Thursday, and according to team owner Jerry Jones, one of their veteran defensive players will be back on the field barring a setback. That guy is cornerback Trevon Diggs.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan said CB Trevon Diggs (knee) "will be on the field in Detroit (next Thursday), in my view, (barring a setback)."

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 28, 2025

Diggs has played in six games this season, with his last coming against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. However, it was announced just two days before the Cowboys faced the Washington Commanders in Week 7 that Diggs would miss the game due to suffering a concussion at his home. A week later, the former second-round pick was placed on injured reserve.

A healthy Diggs will undoubtedly be welcomed in the Cowboys’ secondary. Second-year cornerback Caelen Carson, although he missed the game versus the Chiefs with a hamstring issue, has played very solid football since coming back from his original alignment. Also, rookie Shavon Revel is showing signs of why he was looked at as a first-rounder before falling to the Cowboys in the third round due to a torn ACL in his final collegiate season.

Adding Diggs to this mix plus having DaRon Bland puts Dallas in a favorable spot at cornerback as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. Of course, Diggs will have to perform well for that to fully be true. Nonetheless, having him on the field would certainly be a positive for the Cowboys.

Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dal...von-diggs-injury-return-lions-barring-setback

 

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Cowboys corners Trevon Diggs, Josh Butler could provide much needed depth down the stretch

Just a few weeks ago, most Dallas Cowboy fans assumed Trevon Diggs would likely never suit up for the Cowboys again after being placed on injured reserve earlier in the season. But after a three-game win streak and the playoffs becoming a real possibility, it looks like Diggs will soon be back.

The secondary has dealt with its fair share of injuries this season with Caelen Carson now banged up again, DaRon Bland suffering a foot injury on Thursday against the Chiefs, Shavon Revel Jr. missing some snaps due to an issue with his left knee. The Cowboys had DaRon Bland, Reddy Steward, and Shavon Revel Jr. on the field for most of the game against the Chiefs, but the lack of depth behind the starting three is pretty concerning.

After releasing Kaiir Elam earlier in the week to add Malik Davis to the 53-man roster, the cornerback room is rather young and lacks experience. Behind Bland, Revel, and Steward, Trikweze Bridges and Corey Ballentine are the last cornerbacks on the active roster. As bad as the relationship seems between Diggs and the Cowboys, there is no denying that Diggs can help the Cowboys win this season more than Bridges and/or Ballentine. If healthy enough to play, the Cowboys need to get Diggs back on the field and back in the lineup down the home stretch.

Along with Diggs, Josh Butler has been on the PUP list since the start of the season – recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season. Butler was playing well in 2024 for Mike Zimmer’s defense before suffering the injury, and according to his most recent social media post he is pushing to get back on the field sooner rather than later.

Been a year.
Been ready since week 6 and healthy.
I just want to ball with the gang. This team so fun
Trusting in God but I’m ready. Let’s go Cowboys ️

— Josh Butler 31sland (@JoshButlerTv) November 27, 2025

With the Cowboys defense lacking proven depth and dealing with injuries at the cornerback position, getting Diggs and Butler back into the mix would help improve one of the Cowboys weakest units on the roster over the last month or two of the season. The Cowboys currently have two more IR-return spots left to use, so bringing back Diggs would mean that they would have spot remaining to bring a player back from injured reserve for the rest of the season. Since Butler is on the PUP-list, he does not count towards the return number, he would just need to be activated to the active roster.

At the end of the day, the Cowboys are set up pretty well on the defensive side of the ball. They have quality depth at defensive end, defensive tackle, linebacker, and safety, but the concern at cornerback is one worth upgrading and could help take the Cowboys defense to the next level as they continue to make a push for the playoffs.

Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dal...-butler-injury-much-needed-depth-down-stretch

 

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5 plays that helped Cowboys eke out the win over Chiefs

The Cowboys are going streaking. They’ve now won three in a row, with the latest coming over the Chiefs on Thanksgiving. It was an incredibly close one all day long, and there were plenty of plays that had a massive impact, but these five are especially worthy of remembering.

Jadeveon Clowney sacks Patrick Mahomes​

The game started off with plenty of action. An interception on the third play was followed by four straight scoring drives, with the Cowboys trailing 14-10. The Dallas defense, which had played so much better since the trade deadline, needed to make a stop.

After giving up a couple first downs, they got a break. A holding call backed Kansas City up on first down, and a short pass play brought up second and long. That’s when Jadeveon Clowney stepped up, displaying great hustle to run down Patrick Mahomes on his scramble attempt.

Jadeveon Clowney waited and waited and got the sack

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— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2025

Even though this was the second quarter, it was a huge play for Dallas. The sack made it third-and-26, leading to a punt just three plays after the Chiefs had moved the ball into Cowboys territory. It also ignited the entire defense, as they wouldn’t allow a single score from here until the fourth quarter.

Dak Prescott finds Jake Ferguson on third down​

After the defense forced a punt, the Cowboys offense needed to respond with a score to take the lead. You never know how many stops you’ll get against Mahomes, so taking advantage of each one is key to being able to win. But the Cowboys very nearly missed that chance.

Dak Prescott threw incomplete on second down to bring up third-and-seven, putting them in danger of going three-and-out. But Prescott found Jake Ferguson underneath on a mesh concept for an easy third down, picking up a total of 11 yards.

The Cowboys eventually scored a touchdown on Malik Davis’ breakaway run, but the drive could’ve ended in a hurry if Ferguson doesn’t make that play on third down.

George Pickens gets crazy​

The third quarter featured both teams sitting in a holding pattern. Kansas City was shut out and Dallas added only a field goal to go up six. But the Chiefs scored early in the fourth quarter, taking a one point lead. The Cowboys needed to bounce back quickly.

Who else do you call up in that moment but George Pickens? Prescott looked his way on a third down in field goal range, and the star did the rest.

SPIN MOVE. HURDLE. GEORGE PICKENS IS RIDICULOUS

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— NFL (@NFL) November 28, 2025

It’s hard to be surprised by anything Pickens does these days, but this one still took any fan out of their seat and on their feet. The explosive play set up first-and-goal, and got the Cowboys so close that even a 10-yard penalty didn’t stop them from scoring a touchdown just a few plays later.

Dak Prescott calls game, CeeDee Lamb delivers​

Following the touchdown set up by Pickens’ big play, the Dallas defense forced a three-and-out, giving the ball back to Dak Prescott with nine and a half minutes left in the game. All they needed was a field goal to go up by multiple scores, ideally while killing some clock.

Prescott had other ideas; he wanted to go for the throat. On the very first play of the drive, he launched a missile towards Lamb, who did what he always does (unless the Eagles are also on the field, apparently).

DAK AND CEEDEE CONNECT FOR A BIG GAIN ️

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— NFL (@NFL) November 28, 2025

It was a gutsy throw and a great catch, and it got the Cowboys in business right away. They would run six more plays, taking a little over three and a half minutes off the clock after the big catch, before kicking the field goal. That kick significantly boosted their odds of winning, but it was the play from Lamb that made the kick a near certainty.

George Pickens ices game on third down​

An overlooked aspect was George Pickens fumbling the ball right before that field goal, and KaVontae Turpin’s hustle to recover the ball probably deserves its own entry on this list too. But Pickens, who had already had an amazing game, took a moment to atone for the fumble on the next drive.

The Chiefs had already used up all their timeouts, and a second down run was stopped quicker than expected, which meant Dallas would need to snap the ball once more – on third down – before the two-minute warning. Once again, Prescott turned to Pickens on a slant.

Dak couldn’t have found a better muse for his love of throwing slants and stop routes than George Pickens. pic.twitter.com/VT73TbhPuQ

— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) November 28, 2025

If the Cowboys had failed to convert this down, Kansas City would be getting the ball back with just over two minutes left, which is a terrifying proposition for any defense against Mahomes. The pass from Prescott and catch from Pickens never let that happen, coming in clutch in the biggest moment of the game.

Source: https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/dal...s-jadeveon-clowney-george-pickens-ceedee-lamb