It's officially panic time in Dallas. The Cowboys' overtime loss to the lowly Arizona Cardinals- who had just a 4% chance of winning the game before their backup quarterback and third-string running back came in- sent the team to 3-5, put the head coach on a seat made of molten lava, and left the team reeling with new injuries to several starters.
Malachi Lawrence could miss several weeks, Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke are both in concussion protocol, and Joey Porter Jr. and Jake Ferguson are dealing with ankle injuries. A Cowboys team expected to be interested buyers at the trade deadline suddenly has many wondering if they'll start selling off key pieces instead. But Brian Schottenheimer also has much of Cowboys Nation looking for the "next man up"
when it comes to his job. And it's not just the fans; everyone from Michael Irvin to Ben DiNucci, Chris Simms to Mike Tomlin are lining up to kick the Cowboys while they're as down as most can remember. One fan has even formally announced the end of his fandom with a heartfelt and suddenly-viral letter.
For Arizona, the unlikely Week 8 win has ushered in the Gardner Minshew era; he'll remain the starter at quarterback. Tyler Allgeier looks like he may also get the opportunity to build on his career day, as rookie Jeremiyah Love has a new ankle injury to deal with moving forward. And Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had some choice words for Caleb Downs during Sunday's game. It was brutal trash talk... but McBride has a point.
Elsewhere in the league, Lamar Jackson's injury may have brought his tenure in Baltimore to an early end, and the Lions provide an update on the scary injury to linebacker Jack Campbell. Green Bay says they're sticking with Josh Jacobs even after new allegations come to light, and Nick Sirianni vows he's not making any changes in Philly despite a six-game losing streak.
Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines
- Stephen Jones: Cowboys looking to 'get the ship righted,' don't plan on selling at deadline :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
- Porter to get 'bunch of tests', Downs, Lawrence among Cowboys injured :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys OLB Malachi Lawrence could miss multiple weeks with ankle injury :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Schottenheimer: Cowboys biggest battle in 2026? 'Consistency' :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Jerry Jones says Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer’s job is safe. Should it be? :: The Athletic (Link)
- Cowboys' early pass rush can't prevent offense's second-half collapse :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Brian Schottenheimer responds to Mike Tomlin's criticism of Cowboys in loss to Cardinals :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
- Michael Irvin lays criticism on Cowboys: ‘My dead mom could coach better’ :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Link)
- George Pickens' dwindling snap count among Cowboys' numerous Week 8 questions :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Ex-NFL QB hearing Cowboys could be done with Dak Prescott after 2026 :: SI.com (Link)
- Former Cowboys QB rips Dallas for 'embarrassing' loss to Cardinals: 'They stink' :: CBS Sports (Link)
- Cowboys current 2027 draft pick slots ahead of Week 9, trade deadline :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Dallas radio host admits to breaking his television during Cowboys' meltdown vs. Cardinals :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
- Cowboys fans planning 'boycott' of Jerry Jones' franchise :: The Spun (Link)
Latest Arizona Cardinals Updates
- Cardinals will start Gardner Minshew after stunning comeback win over Cowboys :: The Athletic (Link)
- Jeremiyah Love suffered a new ankle injury on Sunday :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
- Tyler Allgeier answered the call for a career day when injuries mounted for the Arizona Cardinals :: Deseret News (Link)
- Trey McBride taunts Caleb Downs as Cowboys rookie's struggles reach alarming level :: CBS Sports (Link)
News & Headlines from Around the NFL
- Jack Campbell injury updates: Detroit Lions LB still at hospital; ‘preliminary indications are positive’ :: Pride of Detroit (Link)
- Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to undergo surgery on right thumb, will be placed on IR :: NFL.com (Link)
- Nick Sirianni not making changes at OC or QB despite Eagles' losing streak :: ESPN (Link)
- Packers' Josh Jacobs denies wrongdoing after abuse allegations by 3 other women; Matt LaFleur expects him to remain with team :: Yahoo Sports (Link)
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