Analyzing decisions made by NFL teams is inherently an exercise in asking to be cold takes roasted down the road. Whether it’s preseason picks, week-to-week selections, draft grades or commentary on coaching hires, there’s always going to be some things in this league that don’t go according to plan or that go in the opposite … Read more
Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterDec 29, 2024, 06:03 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher. PHILADELPHIA — For the last two months, … Read more
The NFL playoff picture is coming into focus and there are a handful of matchups on the Week 17 NFL schedule that should provide clarity heading into the final weekend of the regular season. The Falcons are coming off a win in Michael Penix Jr.’s first start and jumped into first in the NFC South … Read more
Both the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys will be forgiven for having other things on their mind, when they meet at the Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. The Eagles have already qualified for the play-offs, as they sit on top of the NFC East with a 12-3 record, with two games left to play. In … Read more
The Dallas Cowboys are considered one of the greatest franchises in NFL history, dubbed as “America’s team.” As one of four teams in league history with at least five Super Bowl titles, it’s a franchise that has boasted numerous big-time stars over the years. This makes it particularly difficult to answer the question: Who are … Read more
The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks … Read more
Has Mike McCarthy done enough over the last few weeks to secure his future at the helm of the Dallas Cowboys? Based on what team owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Sunday, it’s possible. Following a 26-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jones praised his head coach for guiding the team to a … Read more
Cooper Rush threw for a touchdown and Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals as the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 on Sunday night, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers control of their playoff fate. The end of a four-game winning streak left the Bucs (8-7) even with Atlanta atop the NFC … Read more
The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks … Read more
Ron Jenkins/Getty Images DaRon Bland and the Dallas Cowboys defense came up clutch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading to a 26-24 win in their Sunday matchup at AT&T Stadium. Cooper Rush had a strong game, completing 26-of-35 passes for 292 yards and one touchdown, extending the Cowboys’ record to 7-8. Baker Mayfield and the … Read more