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The NFL Report: Are The Dallas Cowboys In Trouble? + Texans RB David Montgomery Joins The Show
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24 min
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Sep 19, 2026
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Sat, September 19, 2026
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Puka NacuaAlvin KamaraBrock BowersCaleb WilliamsCarson WentzCeeDee LambChris OlaveDalton KincaidDavid MontgomeryDe'Von AchaneGeorge PickensJames CookJayden DanielsJoe Burrow
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Alvin Kamara
PositiveInjury37:37
The source confirms that Alvin Kamara is ready to play despite dealing with an MCL sprain.
Insight pageBrock Bowers
NegativeInjury6:49
Brock Bowers is listed as doubtful for the game against the Chargers as he continues to recover from knee surgery performed 10 days ago.
Insight pageCaleb Williams
PositiveProjection15:48
Caleb Williams has recorded at least two passing touchdowns in eight consecutive games, including the playoffs, and is showing success against the blitz.
Insight pageCarson Wentz
NegativeRole3:44
Carson Wentz will start for the Vikings in Week 2 against the Bears while Kyler Murray remains in concussion protocol.
Insight pageCeeDee Lamb
NegativeUsage20:52
The source notes that CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens combined for only eight catches and 72 yards in Week 1, emphasizing that the Cowboys' offense needs to be significantly better moving forward.
Insight pageChris Olave
NegativeInjury8:14
Chris Olave is dealing with a hamstring injury and is officially listed as questionable for his upcoming game.
Insight pageDalton Kincaid
PositiveUsage8:49
Dalton Kincaid has been highly productive in the first two weeks, recording 225 receiving yards, which ranks as the fifth-most by a tight end in the Super Bowl era over a two-game span.
Insight pageDavid Montgomery
PositiveUsage22:00
David Montgomery had a monster debut for the Texans, scoring three touchdowns in a single game. He emphasizes that he is still improving and adjusting to his new team.
Insight pageDe'Von Achane
NegativeUsage38:25
The source notes that the Saints backfield was a 'patchwork' in Week 1, with Devon Achane and Kendre Miller each receiving nine carries.
Insight pageGeorge Pickens
NegativeUsage20:52
The source highlights that George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb underperformed in Week 1, combining for only eight catches and 72 yards, which is insufficient for the Cowboys' offensive expectations.
Insight pageJames Cook
PositiveUsage11:54
James Cook is a key component of the Bills' high-powered offense, recording 101 rushing yards by halftime in their recent game.
Insight pageJayden Daniels
NegativeMatchup20:22
The source notes that Jayden Daniels faced significant pressure in Week 1, with the Washington offensive line allowing a quarterback pressure percentage of over 50 percent.
Insight pageJoe Burrow
PositiveInjury5:27
Joe Burrow practiced in full on Friday and stated he feels good, with head coach Zac Taylor confirming he is all systems go for the upcoming game.
Insight pageJosh Allen
PositiveProjection10:43
Josh Allen is playing at an elite level under offensive coordinator Joe Brady, recording five total touchdowns in Week 2. The source notes a new dimension has been unlocked in his game.
Insight pageKendre Miller
NegativeUsage38:25
The source notes that the Saints backfield was a 'patchwork' in Week 1, with Kendre Miller and Devon Achane each receiving nine carries.
Insight pageKyler Murray
NegativeInjury3:40
Kyler Murray is officially out for Sunday's game against the Bears as he continues to progress through concussion protocol.
Insight pageMichael Mayer
NegativeRole6:59
Michael Mayer will get the start for the Raiders in place of the injured Brock Bowers. Mayer recorded six catches for 32 yards in Week 1.
Insight pageMichael Pittman
NegativeInjury38:35
Michael Pittman Jr. is questionable for his upcoming game after failing to practice on Thursday or Friday.
Insight pageNico Collins
NegativeInjury3:21
Nico Collins is dealing with a hamstring injury that kept him out of practice all week. He is a vital part of the Texans' offense when paired with C.J. Stroud.
Insight pagePuka Nacua
NegativeInjury2:28
Puka Nacua was added to the injury report with a hip injury and did not practice on Friday, leaving his status for the upcoming game uncertain.
Insight pageNegativeInjury35:59
Puka Nacua is reported as 'banged up' heading into the Monday Night Football matchup.
Insight pageTyler Huntley
PositiveProjection37:18
The source cites Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who compares Tyler Huntley to a 'poor man's Josh Allen.' Huntley is coming off a Week 1 performance where he threw for a career-high 410 yards and three touchdowns.
Insight pageZay Flowers
NegativeInjury7:06
Zay Flowers is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints due to a hamstring injury, despite returning to practice on Friday.
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Episode Transcript
0:00This is an iHeart Podcast. Guaranteed Human. Well in week number one we watched star players get hurt.
0:05The latest on who's in and who's out in week number two.
0:09Trust me, we're gonna help you set those fantasy rosters.
0:12Now we spent the offseason telling you why the Cowboys defense would be much improved with the new DC and new personnel.
0:18Time for take two against the commanders. We'll tell you who wins and what an absolutely monster debut for David Montgomery in a Houston uniform.
0:25He stops by to tell us about a three touchdown day and a grade on a possible new nickname for Knuckles.
0:31And welcome to a brand new edition of the NFL Report.
0:35I'm Mike Yam. My buddy Nick Shook is gonna be joining me in just a bit.
0:39We'll have a little bit more on Josh Allen and an epic performance on Thursday Night Football.
0:44But we got some news as it pertains to Monday Night Football.
0:48It's actually some good news and some not so great news from a Rams perspective.
0:52We will start with the good in our latest headlines.
0:55Sean McVay said he was hopeful Aaron Donald would make his season debut against the Giants on Monday night.
1:01Now McVay said Thursday the future Hall of Famer chomping at the bit to play.
1:05Donald spoke to the media today. Could 99 be out there on the fields?
1:09That's the plan. So two practices a day, have another practice tomorrow and then we'll see.
1:14But feeling good. Yep. That's your plan or that's the Rams plan?
1:17As far as... The plan on Monday night? I think that's the all-bought plan.
1:21We have a conversation, we figure it out. But I'm feeling really good.
1:25I feel a lot better now that I got more practice under my belt instead of one.
1:30So, you know, kind of getting in the groove of things.
1:33Understanding everything a lot better out there. Playing a lot more free.
1:37A lot more loose and looking more like myself than me.
1:40So, yeah. Looking like himself, that's not a good thing for the New York Giants.
1:44Sarah Barshop who covers the team for ESPN putting this out on social media.
1:48Their wide receiver Puka Nakua added to the injury report with a hip injury.
1:53Did not practice on Friday. So, some more details as they unfold throughout the course of the weekend.
1:58And of course, we'll have more on game day preview on Monday.
2:01A fresh edition of that. Meanwhile, Nico Collins officially limited on Wednesday.
2:05Didn't practice on Thursday. Did not practice today either.
2:07Had seven catches, 75 yards and a touchdown. He has been dealing with that hamstring injury.
2:12They certainly could use him in that lineup though.
2:15The Texans, a different offense with a guy like Nico Collins to pair up with CJ Stroud.
2:20Kevin O'Connell announced Friday that Kyla Murray out for Sunday's game against the Bears.
2:24Still going through concussion protocol. Carson Wentz will get the start and it is definitely a special one for him in the Windy City.
2:31It's kind of fitting to play, to start my 100th game with the team I grew up cheering for.
2:36And the circumstances being what they are and all the things.
2:39So, I'm very blessed for that. Hopefully, we can get in the wind column on that too.
2:44They're a good team. Obviously, they put up a lot of points offensively last week.
2:49They do a lot of good things defensively as well.
2:52They don't do a ton of crazy stuff. This D coordinator has been around for a long time.
2:57A lot of respect for him. Gone against him before.
3:00You know, they have good players. I think we have good players too.
3:04So, I'm excited to see the line of scrimmage kind of be kind of where I think it's won and lost, I think more than anything.
3:11And so, excited to see that mentality from our guys up front to kind of get after these guys and kind of
3:18open up some things down the field. Kind of fired up about that matchup.
3:22Nick and I will discuss that one in more detail coming up here on the NFL Reports.
3:27Joe Burrow, practicing full today, says, quote, he feels good.
3:30All systems go. As of right now, according to his head coach, Zach Taylor, Burrow threw for 254 in a touchdown against the Browns in week number one.
3:38They will get that Texans defense that looked a little vulnerable against the Buffalo Bills.
3:42But to be fair, the Bills clearly have Superman on their team.
3:46So, maybe it's just a matter of going up against Josh Allen.
3:49How about this? The quarterback room in Atlanta. This thing has been a revolving door.
3:53Not exactly sure what the situation was going to be at the start of the season.
3:58Well, for week number two, here we go. Cooper Rush confirmed by Kevin Stefanski.
4:02He will be the starting quarterback, both Tua and Michael Penix.
4:05Penix, both those guys have been dinged up. A little more injury news.
4:09This for Brock Bowers. Doubtful against the Chargers on the practice field for the first time since having knee surgery 10 days
4:16ago, but doesn't look likely that he's going to be able to play.
4:19Michael Mayer will get the start for Bowers. He had six catches, 32 yards in week number one.
4:25Zay Flowers. I was kind of hoping just because this is going to sound selfish because he's on my fantasy team.
4:31I thought he'd give it a go. The guy was all world.
4:34First half, buck 50, touchdown, hamstring injury. Back at practice on Friday, but the team officially listing him as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints.
4:42I know what I'm doing after that show, and that is resetting my fantasy lineup.
4:46And I should be paying attention to this graphic here because, well, all of us should, because odds are you probably own one of these guys.
4:54I think on the right column, Chris Alave, who was coming off a career performance dealing with that hamstring injury.
5:00He is questionable. It is definitely one of those stories that we will continue to monitor here on the NFL channel.
5:06TNF, you like some football on a Thursday night?
5:08I do. And that's exactly what we got. Highmark Stadium, $2 billion.
5:12That's where that'll get you. Josh Allen getting all the feels running out of that tunnel with this team already on top
5:18seven, nothing because of one of his touchdowns. Here's another one, a 43 yard touchdown to Josh Palmer.
5:24Allen threw for 248 and three tugs in this game.
5:26And believe me, he was not done just yet.
5:29There's more from Allen ripping this one at Dalton Kincaid.
5:32The tight end has been like gangbusters in these first two weeks.
5:35225 receiving yards for two weeks, the fifth most by a tight end in the Super Bowl area.
5:41He had seven catches, 95 yards in this one.
5:43And just for good measure, Allen putting the finishing touches on this one.
5:47And Buffalo Bills, they go on to win. And yeah, Superman, five touchdowns total in this game.
5:52You know, you have to take your take, take advantage of your opportunities.
5:56And we did that early. Felt like, you know, we had to step up the entirety of the game.
6:01But again, they still clawed and fought their way back and made it a game.
6:06And like I said, anytime you're going against a team like that, you just have to put your head down.
6:12The score doesn't matter and take it one drive at a time.
6:15He's a great player. Man, they had a great game plan.
6:18And yeah, they got after us today for sure.
6:21You know, that was not good enough. Not good enough.
6:24Things will definitely be changed. I don't know what that is necessarily, but I know there will be changes.
6:29We're not going to keep banging our head against the wall.
6:33You know what I mean? Makes that overtime win that they got in week number one even more important because you don't want to drop 0-2.
6:40So they avoided that because of that week one win.
6:43My buddy Nick Shook is with me. I don't know if I'm crazy thinking this.
6:47Josh Allen, he's got an MVP. It almost feels like with Joe Brady, there's another level, another dimension that's been unlocked.
6:54You see in that? Absolutely. I mean, how do you overcome or how do you do better than four touchdowns a week one?
7:00You do five. You score five in week two.
7:03You put your success rate near 60% as an offense.
7:06You go touchdown, touchdown, touchdown, touchdown, punt, touchdown in your first six possessions.
7:10They could do no wrong in this game. What was lost in the footnotes of this?
7:14James Cook, 101 rushing yards by halftime. They are a machine offensively.
7:18They have taken it to another level under Joe Brady.
7:21I'm not exactly sure why, how we can figure out why they're this good, but I can find some clues in their personnel variety.
7:28The distribution between 11, 12 and 13 personnel was nearly even.
7:3123 plays in 11, 21 plays in 12, 20 and 13.
7:34They're multiple. And if they can come out in heavy personnel packages and threaten the run, they still have Josh Allen to run the boot.
7:41And as we saw with the two rushing scores, he's still very versatile as a quarterback.
7:46So they can hit you from all angles. They're a great offense.
7:50What about defensively? That was still my biggest question heading into the season.
7:53Houston was able to score some points. Lions were able to make a little bit of a run.
7:59Yeah, two straight weeks in which they've given up 30 plus points.
8:02That is concerning for this defense. But overall, when you have an offense like this and it's kind of the way the
8:09game goes, you're not as worried about it as you would be with a team that couldn't score as much.
8:14Over the long haul of this season, I would like to see them better.
8:18They did lose that Oliver in warm ups for this game.
8:22So they were down a little bit. They were a little thin up front.
8:26But I think that they'll still be one of the best teams in the NFL at least through two weeks.
8:32Can I ask you a personal question? Yes. The scoring drive deal there.
8:35Did you practice that? Because you hit that on the head, man.
8:39Well, we may have done it last night on NFL Daily.
8:42We may have done it again today. Well, well done on the repetition there.
8:46You got more from Nick coming up here in just a couple of minutes on the NFL report.
8:51Meanwhile, the international games. And I know we just talked about Aaron Donald week.
8:55Number one wasn't out there against the San Francisco 49ers.
8:58A record nine international games. That was the debut in Melbourne.
9:02But we still got a whole big slate still to come.
9:05Roger Goodell said yesterday futures bright for international teams.
9:07We all know where this is heading. How soon will we have a franchise overseas somewhere?
9:12And where would it be? You know, that's tough to say.
9:15I think if we continue to grow and continue to get the kind of reaction, I do think a franchise will be international at some point in time.
9:23I think Europe is the most likely for a lot of reasons.
9:27One, the length of time we've been playing there.
9:30But also, the scheduling is going to be a lot easier.
9:33Australia might create a few complications for us. But I also believe we could have more than one team.
9:38Which I think, yeah, ultimately, the support is there.
9:41Two more teams, okay. It's got a couple more squads out there.
9:44I think Nick and I would volunteer to go a little more international.
9:48Caleb Williams, he's got at least two passing touchdowns in eight straight games, including the playoffs.
9:53Guy has been on a tear. His Bears get the Vikings team ready to bring the heat with Brian Flores as their DC.
10:00No one has blitzed more than Minnesota since last season.
10:02Coach calls this mental war when you go versus him.
10:05And that's what it is. You've got to be able to go out there and, you know, things are going to happen.
10:12And bad things are going to happen. You've got to be able to fight back and stay steady.
10:17And so that's one of the biggest things is not allowing his defense and all of that to flush to you and get in your mind.
10:25That's one of the firsts. And then after that, you know, you stay steady and things like that.
10:30Now it's time to go, you know, make plays and get completions.
10:33And, you know, when the big ones show up, you know, take them and find them.
10:38You know, my job is, you know, part of my job is, you know, when those things happen is finding the big ones.
10:45And then, you know, when it's not, it's finding the completions.
10:48And so that's a big challenge for us, myself, this week.
10:51And, you know, I'm going to take it up and, you know, we'll see how it turns out on Sunday.
10:57You don't look down. I know Kyler Murray is not going to be out there, but Carson Wentz and the Vikings were
11:03able to figure it out in week number one.
11:06Who are you picking in this game? I'm going with the Chicago Bears.
11:10And that's not just because they put up so much offense in week one, but also because Ben Johnson is very familiar with the Brian Flores defense.
11:18Statistically over the last few seasons, when they've gone under center against this defense, they've averaged 1.5 more yards per play than
11:24pretty much every other offense that has faced the Flores defense.
11:27And that pressure that overwhelmed Jordan Love so much in week one, I think the Bears will be better equipped for it.
11:34A reason that they can be better equipped for it?
11:37Going quick. They've averaged more than twice as many yards per carry on the ground, a rushing attack that people don't pay
11:43a lot of attention to in Chicago when they go quick as opposed to a normal pacing.
11:48So I think they're in a good spot. It's going to be a battle.
11:52Low scoring, probably a lot lower scoring than last week, but it's going to be a good game.
11:57You know, you mentioned the familiarity there. I'll take it a step further with Ben Johnson.
12:02He's five and one against Brian Flores defenses for whatever that's worth.
12:05I know everyone's been talking about the 59 points.
12:08I'm with you. I'm rolling with the Bears in this game, and it has less to do with the arm of Caleb,
12:15who by the way, through just 29 passing attempts in that game to get to 59 points, it's the rushing attack.
12:21I mean, it's a three headed monster. Swift out there, Manunga, Caleb Williams.
12:24These guys combined for 289 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.
12:28I don't think they get to those totals against this Minnesota defense, but Caleb's had success against the Blitz.
12:33And if they're going to be bringing that heat, I think he's going to be able to figure it out.
12:39So I'm with you. I'm going to be rolling with the Chicago Bears, and you and I have done fairly well with the week one selections for us.
12:47We're across the board in agreement on a lot of these early games.
12:51The one that I hedged on was Packers Jets.
12:54Okay. Going back and forth on that one. That's fair because I think we have a little bit too much similarity here.
13:00We got to meet before we do this in the future and get some variety here in our picks.
13:06I know. Hytham sends the email, our producer, and we just respond to it.
13:10So I actually don't really know. You don't want to think like me.
13:13Trust me. Whatever's happening between the ears is not necessarily always a positive thing.
13:17Nick, more from you coming up in just a bit.
13:20CJ takes the snap, steps out to his right.
13:23Pits, Montgomery, touchdown, Houston. The hat trick for Montgomery.
13:26Montgomery, his third TD of the day as Stroud finds him.
13:29And the Texans can take the lead with the extra point.
13:32Joining us on the NFL Report now, Texans running back David Montgomery.
13:36David, how are you, man? Thanks for joining us.
13:38Great, great. I appreciate you for having me on.
13:41Hey, of course. We appreciate you being here. I know you've got better things to do after a loss, and it's on to Cincinnati.
13:48We'll get to your hometown team coming up in a second.
13:51But if we could, even in a loss, I have to imagine it felt good to make a debut after a trade
13:57and score three touchdowns and remind people, yeah, I'm still here.
14:01I'm sure I still got this. Yeah, it was cool, but you know, it didn't really feel that cool or that good.
14:07Like when we don't come out with a win and I didn't put perform play as good as I went until I
14:13got left a few things out there for my O-line for the rest of my guys on the team.
14:19But I'll improve first game, but it was cool, but we didn't get the win.
14:23Next up, not in any way an easy game, a team to beat the Buccaneers in week one and your hometown team at that.
14:30David Montgomery, what's it going to mean to face your Cincinnati Bengals coming to town week two?
14:35This is another game to me, quite frankly, just preparing the same way that I always prepare, going against another great defense.
14:42They made a lot of improvements this offseason. And so, yeah, it'll be exciting.
14:46It'll be good to see where we are and see if we can get back, get on track to get our first W.
14:52So in Detroit, we know you had Sonic and Knuckles, your Knuckles.
14:56Now there's Woody. Woody and Knuckles, I guess, fits.
14:59Woody Marks. Is that, have you guys branded yourself yet with a new nickname for the backfield duo?
15:04No, that ain't really how it worked. You know, you never can make your own nickname.
15:09You know, they kind of, you let the fans kind of do that.
15:12And, you know, they'll do that when we earn it.
15:15Me and him have to earn it together and we haven't done that.
15:19We just getting started. So, you know, whatever the Houstonians decide the name is, we'll rock with.
15:24Okay, so you haven't, no one's stopping you in the supermarket yet giving you a nickname.
15:29No one's tried that? No one's workshopping this stuff with you?
15:32Not yet, no. Okay, let's workshop this. David, play along with me.
15:35You have played, and I'm taking Matt Nagy out of this, okay?
15:39But you have played for like two of the most jacked coaches in the league.
15:43You got Dan Campbell, who's 50. You got D'Amico, who's 42.
15:46Could D'Amico as a linebacker right now cover Dan Campbell as a tight end?
15:50Like, who would win a rep with those two?
15:53Yeah, I think Coach Campbell would say Coach Lyons could cover him.
15:57You know, but it'd be a good bout between those two.
16:00I think out of 10 reps, they go 5-5.
16:02Okay, what about the Oklahoma drill? Could we do that?
16:05Like actually get them button heads? Yeah, I don't know.
16:08I wouldn't even want to see what that looks like.
16:11I mean, he's 50, right? Like I'm 50 so I could joke about it.
16:15I don't know. I could joke about old men.
16:18He's not a normal 50. No, I know. That's, I think it's a good battle.
16:22Hypo-fet. Yeah. It's an off-field. It would be good.
16:25I'm not suggesting they're gonna wrestle at midfield coming up on Sunday, although that would make the game fun.
16:30You are here by the way, David, and we're happy that you are.
16:34Thank you for taking time out on off day for Scouting America, which was I know such a huge part in your life growing up.
16:42Tell me about how that impacted you and really put you here today as the successful NFL running back and obviously family man as well that you are.
16:50Scouting has been something that's kind of driven me in a direction of progress and positivity as I'm going from a young
16:56man into now a man who has his own child and being able to show my son the right way to do
17:02things and how to carry himself in a moral sense and just as a human.
17:07And I think, you know, Scouting is such an unappreciated thing that more people should get exposed to and more people should try.
17:14I was a Boy Scout as well, so I totally get you.
17:17And I understand how, you know, Scouting is great as well in this digital world where kids never look up from these.
17:23It gives you human contact. It gives you something to actually go out there and see the world and learn the world.
17:30Speaking of digital, you have Ms. Pac-Man behind you.
17:33You any good at that? That's my last question.
17:35Yeah, I do. That's my son running. My son loved Ms.
17:38Pac-Man. I got an NFL blitz on the other side.
17:41That's what I play. Okay. Yeah, NFL blitz. I'm pretty good at both.
17:45Next time you're in town, we got to do that.
17:48David Montgomery for Scouting America. Congratulations on the three touchdowns week one.
17:51I get it. It's a loss. Good luck against your hometown team.
17:55I know that means something to you. Hope to talk to you down the line, David.
18:00Thank you, sir. Thank you. An impressive performance from David Montgomery.
18:03I think he's probably pretty good at Pac-Man. If I had to guess.
18:07How about these uniforms? To me, I kind of like them.
18:10Cardinals going to be back in their NFL Nike rivalry jerseys this weekend when they host.
18:14The champs. Jacoby Brissett knows it doesn't matter who's actually starting for Seattle, even though we know it's going to be Drew Locke.
18:21Instead, he's thinking about that dark side defense. They're tough, you know, and there's no sugarcoating it.
18:26So obviously looking at the game last year, you know, they beat us bad.
18:30I'm sorry, but they beat us bad. You know what I mean?
18:34So it's more so from the standpoint of like you can watch the film to see how physical those guys are, you
18:40know, and you watched the last game from them.
18:43It just reconfirms how physical they are, how tough they are.
18:46You know, and it's going to take a 60 minute, you know, it's going to be a bloodbath.
18:51A nice week one win for Arizona. How about the Arctic white jerseys for the Dallas Cowboys?
18:56They'll rock those against the commanders. Both of these teams coming off losses.
19:00Both would love to get a win in week number two in this NFC East showdown.
19:05Now it's only week two at this point, but Dax already having to answer questions from the doubters.
19:10Yeah, I mean, it's a long season. I love our fans, but you know, I don't necessarily feel I need to speak to that fan, you know?
19:18Sorry for them. If they're a real fan, they'll stick with it.
19:21They'll trust it. They'll believe in it. And at the end of the day, we just said it is one game.
19:27And yeah, it sucks. It's the first game. Nobody's more pissed than myself and these guys in here.
19:33We didn't want to start 0-1. We're as excited as any fan out there about the offseason and things we've done in the training camp.
19:40So turn that energy and come to the game this Sunday and be as loud as you can.
19:45And we appreciate it. There was a lot of hype heading into the season regarding this Dallas Cowboys squad.
19:51It felt like this unit was going to be improved on the defensive side.
19:55What do you make of what you saw in week one as you look at the commanders here in week two?
20:01I make that I had my heart broken by the Cowboys defense in week one because this is a unit that I
20:07believed in with the reconstruction, the offseason, all this new talent.
20:10Christian Parker as the DC all coming together. And they just didn't show up in week one.
20:15They gave up multiple passes to the flats. They allowed the Giants to go on some long drives that really just kind
20:22of squeeze the life out of them in the second half.
20:25And ultimately, they came up short against the team that a lot of us probably expected them to beat.
20:31So how do they adjust going into week two?
20:33Well, they need to blitz more because Washington's offensive line struggled to protect Jane Daniels last week.
20:38They gave up a QB pressure percentage of over 50 last week.
20:42And the Cowboys only really generated pressure on Jackson Dart when they blitz.
20:45Now, when you blitz, you also give up some space because you are giving up a defender because you're dedicating him to the blitz.
20:52So they're going to have to be very much more dialed into their responsibilities than they were in week one in order to win this game.
21:00All right. So you're picking the Cowboys. I'm going to pick them as well.
21:04I'm glad you brought up the defensive side because for as much as that's been the conversation offensively, this is the number two offense a season ago.
21:12And they struggled. The fact that CD and Pickens were out on the field together and healthy and they combined for eight
21:18catches in 72 yards against this Giants team. They got to be a whole lot better, especially if the defense is going to have those types of issues.
21:27It's the offensive side of the football that's supposed to carry them.
21:30I think it gets done in week number two against the commanders.
21:34And by the way, this is a really important matchup since division realignment in 2002.
21:38The teams that have started owing to in divisional games went on to make the playoffs under 10 percent of the time.
21:44There's a need for that team to get it done.
21:47And just to recap the story, as you look at all of our picks, the only one that we differ on Giants and Rams top story.
21:55Aaron Donald, he says the plan is to play in Monday Night Football.
21:59Pukunakua banged up. I'm rolling with the G-men. I think it's a little personal for you.
22:03Yeah, just a little bit. By the way, I think on another show I said Rams.
22:08So on one of our shows on the NFL channel, I will be right about that.
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22:32All right. Time for some quick hitters for you.
22:35I actually think this is kind of a cool comment.
22:38Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver on Tyler Shuck. I was impressed with him last year as a rookie.
22:43Point is, he's a poor man's Josh Allen. That's a compliment.
22:46Like we talk about Josh Allen as a superhero and Tyler was late in that game.
22:51I know that was a loss in week number one, but did throw for career high 410 yards and three touchdowns.
22:57Nice to see you have Kamara ready to go dealing with that MCL sprain.
23:01It was a little bit of patchwork in that backfield for the Saints.
23:05Travis Achan, Kendra Miller, both those guys, nine carries apiece.
23:08This is interesting news. ESPN's work prior putting this out on social.
23:11Joey Porter out against the Patriots. This is like a running theme here with this contract situation should be noted to Michael Pittman.
23:18Didn't practice Thursday or Friday. Questionable. That's potentially a problem there.
23:21One more thing for you. This grabbed our attention.
23:24You're like, you know, it's Highmark Stadium. It's $2 billion deal.
23:27I get it. But the fans, Bill's Mafia. This is what makes that fan base so awesome.
23:32How about the tattoo? The Josh Allen tattoo, 17 on the back.
23:35That is just wild. There's a part of me that almost doubts this.
23:39Like, is this a real tattoo? Is it a Sharpie?
23:42The one thing that I will say for the guy who doesn't have any ink on his body, I appreciate the fandom.
23:49I don't know if I would go that far for my favorite player.
23:52That's why that dude deserves like box seats all the time.
23:56We'll see you Sunday. We got game day preview at 1130 a.m.
23:59Eastern time. We'll get you set for a week to slate and it's going to be awesome.
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