Across The Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are alive. After starting 1-2, they got a massive win over Houston with Dak leading a game-winning drive and Joey Porter Jr. making an immediate impact in his debut. But was this a statement win or did Houston just fall apart?Tonight, we're breaking down:Joey Porter Jr.—is he the missing link to the secondary?Dak's clutch drive and the game-winning momentTale of two halves: Why the Cowboys dominated early and what happened in the second halfSchotty's adjustments—how much credit does he deserve?CeeDee's usage: what happens when he's the focal point?The Dallas vs Houston story: Two Super Bowl contenders both at 0-3, one finds their way backA short week against Tampa Bay with everything to proveWe're also predicting our record heading into Week 10 against San Francisco, discussing what this team learned about itself, and asking the tough questions about whether one win changes the narrative or if we're still in trouble.All three of us weigh in with Mike's All-22 breakdown, Brenden's Bashing, and our Top 5: Players Who Played for Multiple Teams.Follow us on Twitter: @Paul_Ryan15, @cdpiglet, @Brenden_Smith26Do you want to start your own podcast? Well, Streamyard is the place to do it. With live streams, video and audio recording capabilities, and customizations for every brand and topic! Streamyard is the platform to use. Use our referral link and you'll get a $10 credit:Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6525449320792064

After a tough Week 3 loss, we're breaking down what went wrong: Was it the timeout call with 1 second? Aubrey kicking out of the endzone? Or the conservative first-half offense? We debate whether Schotty's play-calling is THE reason for both losses and ask if someone else should take over. Plus: How bad is the defensive line play, is Parker getting enough leeway as a first-time coordinator, and can Dallas' offense hang with Houston's defense in Week 4?Hosts: Paul Ryan (@Paul_Ryan15), Mike 'The Pig' Crum (@cdpiglet), Brenden 'Fergy' Smith (@Brenden_Smith226)Topics covered:Game-deciding moments (timeout, Aubrey kick, final drive)Schotty's play-calling vs executionDefense: DL concerns & Parker's first seasonWeek 4 matchup vs HoustonMike's All-22 film reviewBrenden's takeOne Word + Top 5 movie songsSubscribe for every Cowboys episode every Monday. 🤠Do you want to start your own podcast? Well, Streamyard is the place to do it. With live streams, video and audio recording capabilities, and customizations for every brand and topic! Streamyard is the platform to use. Use our referral link and you'll get a $10 credit:Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6525449320792064

Week 1 Game Recap: Cowboys vs GiantsThe Across The Cowboys crew is breaking down Dallas' Week 1 loss to the Giants.In this episode, we discuss:Defensive scheme vs personnel: What went wrong?Offensive performance and accountabilityChristian Parker's first game as defensive coordinatorAll-22 film breakdown: What the tape actually showedThe Singletary touchdown sequence breakdownWeek 2 vs Washington: Must-win or overreaction?Confidence levels heading into Week 2This is your post-game breakdown. Subscribe for full analysis every Monday after Cowboys games.Do you want to start your own podcast? Well, Streamyard is the place to do it. With live streams, video and audio recording capabilities, and customizations for every brand and topic! Streamyard is the platform to use. Use our referral link and you'll get a $10 credit:Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/65254493...

0:00 – Intro
0:59 – Episode topics: Week 1 loss breakdown, Christian Parker's debut, looking ahead to Washington
1:25 – Did the team look past the Giants?
2:23 – Mike's concern: same old issues under Shotty
5:16 – Did we underrate the Giants?
7:56 – Defensive scheme or personnel to blame?
12:20 – Was the offense as bad or worse than the defense?
18:47 – How different is the game if the O-line/D-line played to expectations?
20:54 – Which group on defense played worst? (Linebackers)
22:22 – How much blame does the coaching staff deserve?
25:50 – How different is this game if Holland doesn't throw that pick-six?
28:24 – Has your opinion of the Giants changed?
30:17 – Confidence level heading into Week 2 vs. Washington
36:48 – Mike's View From the Sidelines: breaking down the busted coverage/all-22
40:26 – Brenden's Bashing: CeeDee Lamb & George Pickens' energy
44:04 – One Word: Christian Parker's debut as DC
44:32 – Top 5: Gangster movies
1:03:25 – Outro

Season 7 Premiere: Over/Under EditionThe Across The Cowboys crew is back and we're doing things differently in 2024. Instead of a traditional Week 1 preview, Paul, Mike, and Brenden are making season-long predictions across the board—and they're not holding back.We're debating:Total wins, road wins, and home winsDak's passing TDs and individual player productionDefense, secondary, and special teams totalsA playoff win predictionWhich teams around the NFL might surprise peoplePlus: Mike's View From The Sidelines, Brenden's take on the season, and our top 5 teams that could catch people off guard.This is our bet on the 2024 Dallas Cowboys season. Where do you stand?Subscribe for more Cowboys coverage throughout the season.

0:00 – Intro
1:02 – Season 7 episode 1 kickoff, over/under format explained
1:54 – O/U: 10 wins for the Cowboys
4:37 – O/U: 5 road wins
6:26 – O/U: 7 home wins
8:19 – O/U: 35 passing TDs for Dak
10:45 – O/U: 15 total TDs for Javonte Williams
13:18 – O/U: 1,200 receiving yards for CeeDee Lamb
15:11 – O/U: 8 TDs for George Pickens
16:28 – O/U: 120 combined receptions for Ferguson & Flournoy
19:11 – O/U: 1,500 return yards for KaVontae Turpin
23:56 – O/U: 5 field goals of 60+ yards for Brandon Aubrey
24:25 – O/U: 18 combined sacks for Ezaraku and Rashawn Gary
26:35 – O/U: 45 total sacks for the defense
31:51 – O/U: 30 total turnovers for the defense
32:36 – O/U: 12 interceptions from the secondary
34:15 – O/U: 7 games allowing 20 points or less
36:05 – O/U: 1 playoff win
38:51 – Mike's View From the Sidelines: three things that worry him about the Giants
40:30 – Brenden's Bashing/Praising: TJ Bass depth vs. Tyler Smith's injury/surgery timeline
46:12 – One Word: season expectations
49:25 – Top 5 bold predictions for the NFL season
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Paul's out this week, so Fergy takes the reins alongside Mike "The Pig" Crum and special guest Dynasty Zack to break down the Cowboys' 2026 roster cuts. The crew reacts to Joe Milton getting cut, dissects the Jaden Blue release, debates Drew Shelton's development path, breaks down the Amari De Marco waiver claim, and dives deep into the full Broderick Jones/Nate Thomas trade with Pittsburgh. Plus: who they'd claim off other teams' cut lists, One Word, and a full Top 5 draft of guys they wanted back on the practice squad.

Hosted by Brenden "Fergy" Smith (@Brenden_Smith26) and Mike "The Pig" Crum (@cdpiglet), with guest Dynasty Zack.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
1:02 – Reaction to the Joe Milton cut
3:47 – First takeaways on the 2026 roster after cuts
5:14 – Jaden Blue cut: positive or negative?
8:19 – Other surprises from cut day (Ready Stewart)
9:17 – Would you have cut Drew Shelton?
12:42 – Amari De Marco waiver claim thoughts
14:55 – Cuts from other teams worth claiming
16:54 – Who gets cut to make room for Tyrell Dodson?
18:32 – Toughest loss: Julius Wood vs. Trevor Keegan
19:52 – Full breakdown of the Broderick Jones/Nate Thomas trade
22:34 – Terrence Steel vs. Broderick Jones at right tackle
32:00 – One Word segment
33:44 – Top 5: Guys we wanted back on the practice squad
47:38 – Wrap-up

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Training camp is winding down and the Cowboys just made a blockbuster move — Von Miller is coming home! Paul and Mike "The Pig" Crum break down the signing: should Cowboys fans be excited, or is this a wait-and-see move for a 37-year-old? Is Miller still a difference-maker, and does he finally solve the pass rush? Plus the crew recaps Saturday's preseason game against the Seahawks — which players helped or hurt their roster case on both sides of the ball, what Camden Brown's performance means for the WR room, and whether this roster is built around star power or depth. Then Mike delivers his View From The Sidelines, Brenden goes Dealer's Choice for Brenden's Bashing, and we close it out with One Word on the backup quarterbacks and a Top 5 on the best autographs we've ever gotten. All that and more on Across The Cowboys!

Training camp is winding down and the Cowboys just made a blockbuster move — Von Miller is coming home! Paul and Mike "The Pig" Crum break down the signing: should Cowboys fans be excited, or is this a wait-and-see move for a 37-year-old? Is Miller still a difference-maker, and does he finally solve the pass rush? Plus the crew recaps Saturday's preseason game against the Seahawks — which players helped or hurt their roster case on both sides of the ball, what Camden Brown's performance means for the WR room, and whether this roster is built around star power or depth. Then Mike delivers his View From The Sidelines, Brenden goes Dealer's Choice for Brenden's Bashing, and we close it out with One Word on the backup quarterbacks and a Top 5 on the best autographs we've ever gotten. All that and more on Across The Cowboys!

Cowboys Crystal Ball rolls on! Paul and Brenden "Fergy" Smith are joined by special guest Dyntasy Zack to predict the next four games on the Cowboys' 2026 slate. First, it's a trip to Indy: after a career year cut short by a torn Achilles, what should we expect from Daniel Jones — and is he still a bust? Then the 49ers come to town, and the crew debates whether Brock Purdy is overrated, why San Francisco has out-succeeded Dallas, and whether Mike Evans is the missing piece for that offense. After a Week 11 bye-week breather, the biggest question of the night: for THIS Cowboys roster, would you rather have Dak Prescott at his price or Cam Ward on the cheap? Plus Carnell Tate's fantasy stock, whether the Titans are a trap game, and how much of the Eagles' Super Bowl run Jalen Hurts really deserves credit for. It all closes on Thanksgiving with Dallas hosting Philly — the more talented QB or the one with the ring? — before record predictions, playoff talk, and Super Bowl picks. All that and more on Cowboys Crystal Ball!

Cowboys Crystal Ball is back! Paul, Mike "The Pig" Crum, and Brenden "Fergy" Smith break down the next four games on the Cowboys' 2026 slate. First up, the Buccaneers come to town: is Baker Mayfield underrated, and is there ANY area where Tampa has the edge on Dallas? Then it's a trip to Lambeau, where the crew debates which playoff loss hurts more — 2016 or 2023 — and whether the Packers are still a threat without Josh Jacobs and Micah Parsons. Next, the big one: Cowboys at Eagles. Did Philly do enough to stay on top of the NFC East, and how much of an edge does Christian Parker give Dallas in this matchup? Finally, the Cardinals — a team that's somehow gone 5-1 against Dak's Cowboys — roll into AT&T Stadium with rookie Jeremiah Love and a retooled offense. Plus, each game gets the full treatment: NFL rankings, one player we'd steal for the Cowboys, and our winner picks. We close it out with a record recap, circled games, playoff talk, and Super Bowl predictions. All that and more on part two of Cowboys Crystal Ball!Do you want to start your own podcast? Well, Streamyard is the place to do it. With live streams, video and audio recording capabilities, and customizations for every brand and topic! Streamyard is the platform to use. Use our referral link and you'll get a $10 credit:Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6525449320792064

Cowboys Crystal Ball is back! Paul, Mike "The Pig" Crum, and Brenden "Fergy" Smith break down the next four games on the Cowboys' 2026 slate. First up, the Buccaneers come to town: is Baker Mayfield underrated, and is there ANY area where Tampa has the edge on Dallas? Then it's a trip to Lambeau, where the crew debates which playoff loss hurts more — 2016 or 2023 — and whether the Packers are still a threat without Josh Jacobs and Micah Parsons. Next, the big one: Cowboys at Eagles. Did Philly do enough to stay on top of the NFC East, and how much of an edge does Christian Parker give Dallas in this matchup? Finally, the Cardinals — a team that's somehow gone 5-1 against Dak's Cowboys — roll into AT&T Stadium with rookie Jeremiah Love and a retooled offense. Plus, each game gets the full treatment: NFL rankings, one player we'd steal for the Cowboys, and our winner picks. We close it out with a record recap, circled games, playoff talk, and Super Bowl predictions. All that and more on part two of Cowboys Crystal Ball!