Talkin' Cowboys: Measuring Stick

We've got games, special guest picks and bold predictions for Cowboys-Pats on a special Friday edition from The Star.

OC Kellen Moore and the Cowboys' offense is rolling, but Bill Belichick is famous for creative game plans against top offenses. The crew breaks down the upcoming matchup against the Patriots' defense.

With a trip to New England next, the crew takes a look at the Patriots' offense, which looks almost completely different from the last time the Cowboys played up there.

The crew highlights first- and second-year players who are impacting the defense's growth through the first five games. Plus, Cowboys Nation weighs in via phone.

The Cowboys are 4-1 after a 24-point win over the Giants, and this start to the season has a special quality to it, from Trevon Diggs' interception streak to Dak Prescott's triumphant return from last year's ankle injury. The crew breaks down the victory.

How would you define the identity of the Cowboys' offense? And the Giants' defense? The crew breaks down Sunday's matchup and makes their picks.

Is Dak Prescott in the early NFL MVP race? Will the defense's takeaways continue? The crew debates in their weekly "Take It Or Leave It" segment. Plus, a breakdown of the Giants' offense.

What led to the Cowboys' decision to release Jaylon Smith. The Talkin' crew gives the details. Plus, fan phone calls.

With an impressive 3-1 start, should expectations be raised for the Cowboys this season? The crew debates. Plus, a bunch of fan phone calls.

The Cowboys are 3-1 after another complete performance Sunday against Carolina – and yet another balanced effort on offense. The crew breaks down the 36-28 win and a versatile offense, where nobody seems to care who gets the credit.

Dak Prescott is getting widespread praise for his start to the season, but have his skills been overlooked nationally to this point? Plus, bold predictions for Sunday's game against Carolina.

Is Trevon Diggs already a top-10 NFL cornerback? How improved is the Cowboys' run defense? The crew gives their early-season impressions in "Take It Or Leave It." Plus, a preview of Carolina's offense.

The Talkin' crew heads to the phone lines, on Wednesday, discussing the team's identity and identifying concerns after three games.

With a 20-point win in front of a primetime audience, the Cowboys made clear they're ready to move past 2020. The Talkin' crew breaks down the 41-21 victory over Philly.

It might be the NFC East's best rivalry. Who wins, Cowboys or Eagles, Monday night? And what's the best way to defend QB Jalen Hurts? The crew makes their picks.

The Cowboys' offense is off to a good start this season, but so is the Eagles' defense. The Talkin' crew dives into Monday's matchup.

With the Chargers game in the books, the Talkin' crew turns their attention to the Eagles' speedy offense, led by second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts, and key matchups to watch.

The crew covers a bunch of topics coming out of Sunday's win over the Chargers, including special teams and the punt rush decision in the first half. Plus, fan phone calls.

On this Victory Monday, the Talkin' crew breaks down every aspect of the Cowboys' 20-17 win over the Chargers, including Micah Parsons' impact as a pass rusher.

Will the Cowboys prevent an 0-2 start with a road win over the Chargers this Sunday? The Talkin' crew gives matchups to watch and makes their predictions.

How does the Cowboys' defense adjust without DeMarcus Lawrence for several weeks? Meanwhile, the Cowboys' offense has their own challenge facing Chargers Pro Bowl pass rusher Joey Bosa this Sunday.

The Talkin' crew put away the Bucs tape and looked toward the Chargers' offense, specifically the challenge of stopping QB Justin Herbert and WR Keenan Allen.

The crew takes a long look at the offense, discussing the Cowboys' plans at right tackle Sunday against the Chargers, plus the pass-run ratio in the season opener and what Ezekiel Elliott's workload might look like moving forward.

The Cowboys got some bad news Friday, learning of La'el Collins' five-game suspension and that Michael Gallup will miss multiple weeks due to injury. Which is the bigger issue for the offense moving forward? The crew debates.

The Cowboys went toe-to-toe with the defending champs and almost left Tampa with a victory. The Talkin' crew has a full recap of Bucs 31, Cowboys 29.