The Musers The Podcast Cowboys Weekly Edition (vs Chargers)
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Dec 18, 2025 The Cowboys' playoff dreams take a hit after a disheartening loss to the Vikings. Hosts dissect a team plagued by inconsistency and a historically bad defense. They explore poor coaching decisions, revealing missed opportunities and catastrophic fourth-down plays. Despite impressive yards, the offense struggles with efficiency and red-zone failures. Bright spots emerge with standout performances from young players, but the looming question remains—how can the organization fix its systemic issues moving forward?
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Can't Trust Dallas In December
- The Cowboys are no longer trustworthy despite flashes of big wins earlier in the year.
- Home expectations repeatedly collapse into December disappointment.
From Reliable Favorites To Unreliable
- Under Mike McCarthy the Cowboys were 79% when favored, but in 2025 they're 40% as favorites.
- That swing shows the team now loses games it should win and is unusually untrustworthy.
Yardage Without Points
- The offense racks up yards but leaves points on the field due to red-zone inefficiency and poor third-down conversion.
- Fancy yardage numbers don't equate to scoring without play-action and situational execution.