Talkin' Shots: A Mixed Bag 

12-20-24

This will be the biggest challenge the Cowboys have faced in the past month, and knowing Tampa Bay needs to keep wining to remain in first place in the NFC South. A good injury update, what happens at the other cornerback spot and the need to ride Rico.

A whole lot of ball, starting with the Frisco Bowl, how Atlanta benching Kirk Cousins affects the Cowboys playoff chances, Bucs Baker Mayfield playing at a high level, injuries affecting Cowboys at CB and LB, the NBA and then trying to keep Osa around.

Presenting the hard facts the Cowboys are facing these final three games of the season, including needing to win all three to have playoff chances, what other teams must do to aid their cause, how injuries to the offensive line and cornerback impact their chances and dealing with the Bucs Baker Mayfield.

The Cowboys win at Carolina keeps hope alive for that third wildcard berth, and the plays turning the game upside down and around. The performances of Osa, Rico and CeeDee. Breaking down the NFC playoff races. The big weekend of Texas high school football.

After pointing out on Football Friday also DeMarvion Overshown Day thanks to the Arp (Texas) ISD showing support for one of their own and discussing Bill Belichick heading to UNC, attention turns to the Carolina Panthers and why this game should be important to the Cowboys.

Brother did these guys attack on this day, giving a full, in-depth explanation of the game-turning blocked punt in the Cincinnati game, to covering DeMarvion Overshown's injury ramifications and the impact having on so many people and a sidebar on a little Walter Payton history.

That is what the Cowboys faced the morning after that Monday night devastating loss to the Bengals, the guys spelling out what happened on the blocked punt, the coverages they were playing against Joe Burrow, all the "what ifs" in the game and the equally devastating injury to De-Mo.

A padded practice for the Cowboys on a Friday with the game on Monday, a quick back look at padded Super Bowl practices, deeper dive into the Bengals potent offense and suspect defense, the Cowboys need to run the ball to gain time of possession and early picks and picks to click, including college conference championship games.

The hits continuing striking this Cowboys team. Now the Cowboys find out All Pro guard Zack Martin is having season-ending ankle surgery. What that means for his future and the present offensive line. Other injury updates, the striking numbers of the Bengals, including those of QB Joe Burrow.

After playing two games in five days last week, the Cowboys get back to work on Wednesday, knowing they must continue grinding away with an outside chance at a wildcard berth with five games remaining. Some injury talk, and teams remaining in the playoff hunt.

The guys are all over the place on today's show, starting with Jameis Winston's Monday night performance in Cleveland's loss, then a little De-Mo and the No. 0 talk, some Bengals numbers and college football playoffs discussion. A little Amani possible return.

Our first chance to dissect the Cowboys Thanksgiving Day victory over the Giants, including performances of De-Mo, Micah and Rico. Then a look at ramifications of what took place Sunday in the NFL, including the teams directly ahead of the Cowboys competing for that third wildcard berth.

In honor of Thanksgiving this is a smorgasbord of topics heading into Thursday's game against the Giants, including updates on the Giants QB situation, CeeDee leading in receptions, the need to continue running the ball and of course picks and picks to click with a nod to Thanksgiving history.

Jerry Jones drops some dimes like not crazy to retain Mike McCarthy as head coach, no fan of tanking, winning games is of utmost importance, then the actual NFC wildcard possibilities, an injury update and a little walk down Everson's memory lane.

Finally, after a long drought, playing their victory Monday Cowboys song, talking about a crazy game, the unlikely stars, Turpin's 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, the inspired effort of Josh Butler, and what this might mean for the Cowboys going forward.

Getting you ready for Cowboys-Commanders on Sunday, complete with weather report, hoping that Midwest snow doesn't go East and the Cowboys continuing to let all these young players play. Injury update and what about Trey Lance, with picks and picks to click.

Short week, so time to get ready for the 7-4 Washington Commanders, taking a deep dive into the roster Dan Quinn has put together, with special attention given to rookie QB Jayden Daniels, doing a good job of protecting the football. Wishing Troy Aikman a happy birthday and remembering first meetings with the 1989 first pick in the NFL Draft.

Covering a lot of ground today, starting with the expected return of Brandin Cooks, the injury to Markquese Bell and special teams coach John Fassel's reaction talking about it to heavy analysis of Darren Woodson moving into the semifinals of the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting, with a nod toward Harvey Martin's absence.

The guys digest the Cowboys fifth consecutive loss of the season, talking about the failed fake punt, taking the field goal off the board, how close the stats in this game really were, and inability of a defense playing fairly well to be consistent and the number of injuries the Cowboys sustained.

It's time to end this four-game losing streak, and after Everson finishes going through his sponsorship swag, the guys get down to brass tacks with injury updates, what's up with the Texans, Bill's walk through history and the Friday picks and picks to click

Starting with some injury updates, left tackle, then digressed into memories of Everson's Super Bowl 25 victory and a walk down memory lane of the Cowboys 1990 season when they turned a 3-7 start into a 7-7 record before losing the final two games without the injured Troy Aikman. And Mingo talk.

Nothing more the Cowboys can do about the loss to the Eagles but learn, so time to turn the page, and be interesting to see what happens at the left tackle position and also left cornerback. Time to find out about Jonathan Mingo and an updated injury report.

Here is a podcast clearing up several misconceptions, including sun, shade and this idea Micah was throwing shade at his head coach. Plus, Dak have surgery and the ramifications, both for the Cowboys quarterback room now and for the future and Dak's career.

No sugarcoating the situation the Cowboys are in come Sunday against the Eagles. Realistic outlook on Dak's injury. Nate sits in, wants the Cowboys to continue playing the young players. We talk about at 3-5 the Cowboys got to keep grinding. And are the Eagles hiding a Hurts bad ankle.