The Dallas Cowboys are without Tony Romo for the time being, and are relying on a rookie quarterback. That can be a scary proposition for some franchises, but the offensive line and running back situation of the Cowboys allows for some mistakes from under center. Joseph Ferraiola analyzes the Dak Prescott regular season debut in which the…
Every season there are good players who get overlooked or are undervalued across the NFL. As we approach the regular season, Brandon Thorn will look at players who are not getting the appropriate level of attention from big media – or even smaller entities – and put them under the microscope to evaluate their skills…
Coming off a disappointing season that saw the Cowboys struggle offensively, the team retooled this offseason, signing Alfred Morris to pair with Darren McFadden and selecting Ezekiel Elliot with the fourth overall pick in the draft. Patrick Conn breaks down what to expect from the Cowboys rushing attack in 2016. The Dallas Cowboys are going through the…
After a disappointing injury-riddled, season, the Cowboys hope to return to playoff form. But to get there, they will need a healthy Dez Bryant to pick up where he left off in 2014. Joseph Ferraiola reviews the elite qualities we saw from the WR in 2014 to show how a healthy Bryant is capable of propelling…
The 2016 NFL season begins now, with 32 teams scheming to knock off the reigning champion Denver Broncos. The NFL Draft is just around the corner, but the first step in any offseason plan is to assess a team’s needs. Here we look at what the Dallas Cowboys team needs are. These reports were compiled with…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From D Gap to wheel route, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with any…
The team that wins the turnover battle usually wins the game, and it’s no mystery why: whether a strip-sack on a well-designed blitz, a giveaway that shifts momentum, or a pick-six in overtime, few plays make more of a difference in winning and losing. Dave Archibald looks at a pair of interceptions by Luke Kuechly on…
The Dallas Cowboys struggled without stars Tony Romo and Dez Bryant for a seven-game stretch. Mark Schofield shows how Romo to Dez was the key to victory over the Miami Dolphins. 2015 has been a rough year in Jerry World. Both Tony Romo and Dez Bryant were sidelined after two wins to open the season, and…
Who could complain about watching football? Inside The Pylon editor-in-chief David R. McCullough, that’s who. This time, it is about how the NFL and NBC used Jason Witten as a smokescreen for sidestepping the domestic violence issue. Like many football fans, I watch multiple games simultaneously (OK, as many as humanly possible) at 1 PM…
Despite the cliche, games are rarely decided in one play. However, turnovers and momentum have more than a fleeting acquaintance. Dave Archibald explores what happens when things go wrong for the Dallas Cowboys against the Atlanta Falcons. After a game-changing play, announcers will often suggest that “momentum” has shifted and lady luck has cast her eye on…
In part one, Mark Schofield went deep on the Seattle Seahawks secondary, examining their oft-used coverage schemes and the four key components of the Hawks’ defensive backfield. While those players are great talents, there are holes to be found against Seattle through the air. Two areas the New England Patriots could exploit in Super Bowl…
The 2015 NFL Playoffs roll on with a divisional round matchup between Tony Romo’s Dallas Cowboys and Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers. The Cowboys at Packers preview has what to look for on game day. The Matchup WHO: Dallas Cowboys (12-4 – #3 Seed) vs. Green Bay Packers (12-4 – #2 Seed) WHEN: Sunday, January…
The 2015 NFL Playoffs kick off with a wild card round battle between NFC rivals as the Lions face the Cowboys. The Detroit at Dallas preview has what to look for on gameday. The Matchup WHO: Detroit Lions (11-5 – #6 Seed) vs. Dallas Cowboys (12-4 – #3 Seed) WHEN: Sunday, January 4 – 4:40…
With the New England Patriots getting a first-round bye, Reading the Wild Card Numbers will examine the four wild card games on this weekend’s slate. Offense/defense previews and special teams previews for each game will also get you prepared for kickoff. Arizona Cardinals (11-5) at Carolina Panthers (7-8-1) The Arizona Cardinals rose to the top…
Confidence is an NFL gambling preview, using advanced statistics, matchup analysis and other metrics to create predictions readers can use at their discretion. “Confidence” is about knowing the players, the numbers, the history, and the line, putting them all together and delivering predictions on this week’s NFL games. Delving deep into advanced statistics and player…