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Bucky Brooks

NFL Media Analyst

This game is expected to be rather lower scoring. The team that can establish the run should have the best chance to win.
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Keys to Victory: Which RB Can Break Free?

This game is expected to be rather lower scoring. The team that can establish the run should have the best chance to win.
Bucky Brooks gives his weekly thoughts on the state of the Cowboys, including Cooper Rush’s place as a starter and how the team needs to lean on the defense.
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5 Bucks: The Stage Isn't Too Big For Cooper Rush

Bucky Brooks gives his weekly thoughts on the state of the Cowboys, including Cooper Rush’s place as a starter and how the team needs to lean on the defense.
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Keys to Victory: Cowboys Need 30 & 20 To Win

This Cowboys offense needs 30 carries to stay on the field and about 20 points to give them a chance against the Bengals’ high-powered offense.
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5 Bucks: Coop's Turn; Where's The Playmakers?

While the first game wasn’t pretty for the Cowboys, football analyst Bucky Brooks says it’s too early to panic as he offers his weekly “5 Bucks,” asking where the playmakers are for Cooper Rush?
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Blue Chips: Burrow, Chase Headline Cincy's Top 10

Last week the Cowboys had to deal with Tom Brady. Now, it’s Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, who are two of the 10 “blue-chip” players on the Bengals roster.
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Keys to Victory: OT Smith Must Exceed Expectations

Football analyst Bucky Brooks, a former NFL player and scout, gives his weekly keys to the game Sunday, providing specific points of emphasis for both the Cowboys and Bucs.
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Blue Chips: Brady Leads Bucs' List Of Elite Players

It starts with Tom Brady but doesn’t end there as the Bucs will bring eight “blue-chip” players to AT&T Stadium this weekend.
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5 Bucks: Tyler Smith a Franchise LT; Who's WR2?

This week’s handful of thoughts include left tackle – wondering if Tyler Smith is the long-term answer and what Jason Peters still has left in the tank.
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Scouting Report: What To Expect From Dante Fowler

In 2015, he was the first defensive player taken off the board. But now on his fourth team, is edge-rusher Dante Fowler the same player? Here’s a full scouting report.
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Keys to Victory: Cowboys Must Stick To The Script

Here’s what needs to happen for both teams to advance.
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Blue Chips: Who Are The 49ers' Best Players?

Here are the top players for San Francisco that could give problems for the Cowboys this Sunday.
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5 Bucks: Time To Put The "Big Boy" Pads On

Football analyst Bucky Brooks delivers his five big points this week, including keeping the team’s identity and the O-line has to step up.
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5 Bucks: Replacing Gallup; Stop Crying & More

After a disappointing loss in Week 17, the Cowboys must use the season finale as a “get right” game to get back on track.
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Keys To Victory: Cowboys Need A-Game Again

Dissecting the matchup between the Cowboys and Cardinals Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
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Blue Chips: Kyler Headlines Arizona's Top Players

Here are Arizona’s best players on the field this Sunday when they travel to face the Cowboys.
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5 Bucks: Dak is Back, Special Impact & Fresh Tank

There is still plenty of work to be done, but this Cowboys’ team has all of the ingredients of a championship squad. Given some time to review the tape, here are my thoughts and observations from Week 16…
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Keys To Victory: Don't Get Too Comfortable

Dissecting the matchup between the Cowboys and Washington this Sunday night.
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Blue Chips: Identifying Washington's Top 7 Players

Here are Washington’s best players on the field this Sunday night when they make the trio to play the Cowboys.
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5 Bucks: New In-Game Strategy? How To Fix Dak?

Given some time to study the Cowboys’ most recent performances, here are some thoughts and observations on America’s Team.
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Keys To Victory: Seeking Mistake-Free Football

Dissecting the matchup between the Cowboys and New York this Sunday.
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Blue Chips: Barkley Among NYG's Top 8 Players

Here are the top players for the Giants that the Cowboys will have to worry about this Sunday.
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5 Bucks: Parsons Makes DPOY Case; New X-Factor

This week’s handful of thoughts from Bucky Brooks include a case for Micah Parsons and a running back that might be the new X-Factor.
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