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A to Z Sports Dallas Cowboys is a sports podcast hosted by A to Z Sports Dallas, with 136 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  The Cowboys Just Got A HUGE Advantage Against Houston...

  Oct 2, 20269 min

  Download the Kalshi app and use code ATOZ to get $20 when you trade $20. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Sign up today: Sponsor Disclosure: Kalshi: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. The Dallas Cowboys are underdogs against the Houston Texans, but Mauricio Rodriguez believes Dallas has multiple ways to win this game. Houston may be winless, but the Texans have one of the best defenses in the NFL — and one of the most dangerous pass rushes in football. Will Anderson Jr. has four sacks through three games and ranks near the top of the NFL in pressures and tackles for loss. That creates a major challenge for the Cowboys' offensive line, especially with Terrence Steele facing a difficult matchup and Daniel Hunter also capable of creating problems. So how can Dallas protect Dak Prescott? Mauricio believes the answer is max protection. Dallas needs to keep its tight ends involved in pass protection, use multiple-tight-end formations and give Dak enough time to take advantage of a Texans secondary that has allowed more deep passes than any team in the NFL this season. The Cowboys have the receivers to attack Houston vertically. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens give Dak Prescott a dangerous combination on the outside, but Dallas has to give its quarterback time to find them. Houston also has a significant weakness at linebacker. The Texans are dealing with injuries at the position, which could create opportunities for Dallas to attack with the running game and use its receivers against backup linebackers. Mauricio specifically points to the Ravens' success against Dallas as a potential blueprint. Baltimore repeatedly created favorable matchups for Zay Flowers against Dallas linebackers. The Cowboys could try to return the favor. Getting CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens matched up against Houston linebackers could create some of the biggest explosive-play opportunities of the afternoon. Then there's the biggest question on defense: Will Joey Porter Jr. make his Cowboys debut? Dallas has not confirmed whether Porter will play, but the team has expressed hope that he will. If he does, Mauricio believes his impact could be felt immediately. Christian Parker has described Porter as an "eraser" — a cornerback capable of handling an isolated receiver largely on his own. That could give Dallas more freedom to help other cornerbacks with safeties, bring an extra defender into the box and potentially blitz more aggressively. In other words, Joey Porter Jr. could change more than just the cornerback position. He could change the way the Cowboys play defense. Dallas desperately needs a win, but Houston is also searching for its first victory. Mauricio believes the difference could be Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens — especially if Dallas can protect its quarterback and exploit Houston's depleted linebacker group. Can the Cowboys beat the Texans? Mauricio explains the biggest keys to the matchup and makes his final prediction. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Dallas for daily Dallas Cowboys news, analysis, previews, breaking news and reaction throughout the 2026 NFL season. 0:00 Why the Texans aren't an easy opponent 0:48 Will Anderson Jr. is a massive problem 1:30 Terrence Steele has to hold up 2:18 The Cowboys need max protection 3:03 How Dallas can attack Houston deep 4:20 The Texans' biggest weakness 4:50 Attack the depleted linebackers 5:32 Joey Porter Jr. could debut 6:20 How Porter changes the defense 7:08 More blitzing could be possible 7:35 Mauricio's Cowboys-Texans prediction 8:08 Why Dallas can win #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #Texans #NFL #JoeyPorterJr #DakPrescott Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: ✭ For more Cowboys coverage be sure to follow here: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok:

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  The Cowboys Just Made A BRILLIANT Trade For Joey Porter Jr...

  Oct 1, 20268 min

  Download the Kalshi app and use code ATOZ to get $20 when you trade $20. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Sign up today: Sponsor Disclosure: Kalshi: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. The Dallas Cowboys just made a massive move for Joey Porter Jr., and Mauricio Rodriguez completely changed his opinion of the trade after learning the details. At first, Mauricio was prepared to call the move irresponsible. Now? He believes it could be one of the best moves the Cowboys have made in years. The biggest reason isn't simply Joey Porter Jr. himself. It's the structure of the deal. Dallas is reportedly giving up a 2028 second-round pick and a sixth-round pick, rather than sacrificing a premium 2027 draft asset. Mauricio believes that difference matters because the Cowboys have time to replenish the 2028 pick through free agency, future trades and other roster moves. The other major detail is the contract situation. According to the reports discussed in the video, Joey Porter Jr. is not asking the Cowboys for an immediate contract extension. That was one of the biggest concerns surrounding a potential trade for Porter because of his contract situation in Pittsburgh. Instead, Dallas can acquire Porter, see how he fits and avoid immediately making a massive financial commitment. Mauricio compares the situation to the way the Cowboys handled George Pickens after acquiring him, although the circumstances are different. But there's another reason Mauricio likes this move. The Cowboys are running out of time. Dallas has talked all season about needing help at linebacker and edge rusher, but NFL teams aren't necessarily selling the players who would actually move the needle. With injuries piling up at cornerback and throughout the defense, Dallas needed to make a move. Joey Porter Jr. gives them an opportunity to acquire a legitimate talent at a position that has become a major need. Mauricio believes the Cowboys have also recognized something important: They may have been too optimistic about this defense. The offense is playing some of the best football Dallas has had in years, with Dak Prescott playing at a high level and George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb giving the Cowboys an extremely dangerous receiving combination. If Dallas believes this offense can compete right now, the team has a reason to be aggressive and try to fix the defense immediately. Mauricio also pushes back against the idea that Joey Porter Jr. doesn't fit Christian Parker's defensive scheme. Porter has experience playing in a man-coverage-heavy system, and Mauricio believes his addition could actually encourage Dallas to play more man coverage. That could have significant ripple effects throughout the defense. If Dallas plays more man coverage, the Cowboys could potentially load the box more often, give Caleb Downs additional freedom near the line of scrimmage and allow Quinnen Williams to play more aggressively as a one-gap defender. The bigger question may be whether Christian Parker adapts the scheme to the players he has. Mauricio believes that's exactly what the Cowboys defense needs. Dallas didn't make a perfect move. But Mauricio believes the combination of the draft compensation, the contract situation, the urgency surrounding the defense and Joey Porter Jr.'s potential fit makes this a move worth celebrating. Watch Mauricio Rodriguez break down the Joey Porter Jr. trade and explain why the details completely changed his opinion of the Cowboys' biggest move of the season. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Dallas for daily Dallas Cowboys news, analysis, breaking news and reaction throughout the 2026 NFL season. 0:00 Why Mauricio changed his mind 0:40 The Joey Porter Jr. trade 1:05 Why the initial reaction was negative 2:33 The draft compensation 3:27 The contract situation 4:48 Why the Cowboys had to make a move 5:34 Dallas finally gets aggressive 6:22 Why Porter can fit Christian Parker 7:06 Could Dallas play more man coverage? 7:55 How Porter could change the defense 8:14 Final trade grade #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #JoeyPorterJr #NFL #CowboysNation Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: ✭ For more Cowboys coverage be sure to follow here: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok:

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  Why Brian Schottenheimer Failed The Cowboys In Rio (And How)

  Sep 28, 202613 min

  The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 in Brazil, and Mauricio Rodriguez believes there is one person who deserves the most criticism for the loss: head coach Brian Schottenheimer. This isn't about blaming Brian Schottenheimer for every mistake Dallas made. Dak Prescott could have made a better throw on third-and-goal. Brandon Aubrey had struggled with kickoffs. The Cowboys were dealing with major injuries throughout the defense. But Mauricio identifies four separate decisions Schottenheimer made during the final stretch of the game that he believes ultimately cost Dallas the win. The first came on first-and-goal from the 2-yard line. Dallas had one timeout remaining and chose not to run the football. Mauricio is willing to give Schottenheimer some leeway because of the potential clock-management consequences if a run failed. The second decision is where Mauricio becomes much more critical. After Dak Prescott scrambled for two yards on second-and-goal, Schottenheimer immediately called timeout with 14 seconds remaining. Mauricio believes Dallas should have allowed the clock to run down several more seconds before calling timeout. His reasoning is simple: if an NFL play takes roughly six seconds, Dallas could have gotten another opportunity into the end zone while still leaving enough time for Brandon Aubrey to kick a game-tying field goal. Instead, the Cowboys called timeout immediately. That decision ultimately gave Baltimore seven seconds to work with after Dallas failed to score. The Ravens then gained 27 yards and kicked the game-winning field goal. Mauricio's third criticism is the controversial third-and-goal play. Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged after the game that he had "over coached" Dak Prescott and had instructed him to throw the football away if the defense didn't give him the desired look. Mauricio believes that was the wrong way to use Prescott. Instead of allowing Dak to read the entire defense and make the best decision available, the Cowboys effectively gave their quarterback one primary read: George Pickens. Mauricio believes Ryan Flournoy was potentially available over the middle as well, meaning a full progression could have created another opportunity for a touchdown. Then came another questionable decision after the Ravens got the ball back. Dallas elected to kick a touchback, giving Baltimore possession at the 35-yard line. Ravens head coach Jesse Minter later said that seven seconds was essentially the minimum amount of time Baltimore needed to attempt the play that ultimately set up the winning field goal. Mauricio believes Dallas could have attempted an inbounds kickoff instead, forcing Baltimore to return the ball and potentially starting the Ravens much deeper in their own territory. Finally, Mauricio turns his attention to Christian Parker's defensive call. With only seven seconds remaining, Dallas played man coverage and left practice-squad cornerback Reddy Stewart matched up against Zay Flowers. The Cowboys also ran a double stunt up front, but the rush generated almost nothing. Lamar Jackson had plenty of time to throw, and Baltimore hit the 27-yard completion that put them into position for the winning field goal. Instead, questionable decisions on offense, special teams and defense helped turn a potential victory into a 34-31 loss. Dallas is now 1-2, with the Houston Texans coming to town next. Was this simply a heartbreaking loss? Or was this a game the Cowboys' coaching staff gave away? Mauricio Rodriguez breaks down every major decision from the final stretch of Cowboys-Ravens and explains why he believes this was a coaching loss. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Dallas for daily Dallas Cowboys news, analysis, postgame reaction and coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season. 0:00 Brian Schottenheimer cost the Cowboys? 0:28 The Cowboys had multiple people to blame 1:29 Mistake No. 1: Not running on first-and-goal 2:36 Mistake No. 2: Calling timeout too early 3:27 Dallas should have waited 4:08 The Terrence Steele injury explanation 4:53 Mistake No. 3: The third-down play 5:26 Why Dak was over-coached 6:19 Ryan Flournoy was potentially open 6:41 Dak was given one read 7:23 Mistake No. 4: The kickoff 7:38 What Jesse Minter said 8:38 Brandon Aubrey's role 10:21 The final defensive call 11:32 Dallas' defensive line stunts failed 12:15 This was a coaching loss #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #BrianSchottenheimer #DakPrescott #NFL #CowboysNation Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: ✭ For more Cowboys coverage be sure to follow here: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok:

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  The Cowboys Just BLEW The Ravens Game... And Here's Why

  Sep 27, 20268 min

  The Dallas Cowboys just suffered one of the most frustrating losses of their 2026 season, falling to the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 in Brazil. And according to Mauricio Rodriguez, the Cowboys didn't simply lose because Lamar Jackson made a great play. Dallas made critical mistakes on both sides of the football in the biggest moments of the game. The first came on offense. With the Cowboys driving for a potential game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter, Dallas reached first-and-goal from the 2-yard line. A false start pushed the Cowboys back, Dak Prescott scrambled for two yards and Dallas eventually faced third-and-goal from the 5. That's when Prescott threw the football away. George Pickens appeared to have an opportunity near the pylon, but Dak did not give himself enough time to see the play develop. Brian Schottenheimer said after the game that he had "over coached" Dak in that situation and that Prescott had been taught to throw the ball away on third-and-goal. Mauricio strongly disagrees with that approach. With Dak Prescott at quarterback and weapons like CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens available, Mauricio believes Dallas should trust its quarterback to make a play rather than coaching him into taking the safe option in a game-defining moment. But Mauricio also believes the play calling deserves criticism. The Cowboys had three opportunities inside the 5-yard line and did not have a better-designed concept ready for the most important down of the game. The second major issue came on defense. With only seven seconds remaining and Baltimore needing a huge play to set up a potential game-winning field goal, Dallas played an aggressive man-coverage look. The Ravens completed a 27-yard pass, setting up the winning kick. Mauricio questions why Dallas chose to play such an aggressive coverage structure in that situation instead of forcing Baltimore to spend more time moving the football downfield. The problems go beyond those two plays. Dallas is dealing with significant roster issues, including problems at right tackle, linebacker and throughout the secondary. Injuries have made those weaknesses even more difficult to overcome. Ryan Flournoy also received eight targets and finished with two catches, highlighting another area where Dallas' depth was tested. The Cowboys are now 1-2 and head into a difficult matchup with the Houston Texans. The record alone shouldn't determine whether Cowboys fans panic. Mauricio explains why the loss to Baltimore exposed both coaching and personnel problems that Dallas needs to address quickly. Was this simply a heartbreaking loss? Or did the Cowboys reveal deeper problems that could follow them throughout the season? Watch Mauricio Rodriguez's full breakdown of the Cowboys' 34-31 loss to the Ravens. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Dallas for daily Dallas Cowboys news, analysis, postgame reaction and coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season. 0:00 The Cowboys BLEW the Ravens game 0:32 The third-and-goal decision 1:10 Was George Pickens open? 1:33 Schottenheimer admits he over-coached Dak 2:08 Dak needed to make the throw 2:29 Cowboys need better play calling 3:17 The third-down problem 4:27 Who is responsible? 5:06 The defensive call with 7 seconds left 6:08 Why the coverage was a problem 6:28 The Cowboys' bigger roster problems 6:52 Ryan Flournoy's eight targets 7:17 Coaching cost Dallas 7:38 Should Cowboys fans panic? #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #Ravens #NFL #DakPrescott #CowboysNation Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: ✭ For more Cowboys coverage be sure to follow here: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok:

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  The Cowboys Found The PERFECT Plan To Beat Lamar Jackson...

  Sep 25, 20268 min

  Download the Kalshi app and use code ATOZ to get $20 when you trade $20. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Sign up today: Sponsor Disclosure: Kalshi: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. The Dallas Cowboys have a difficult challenge ahead of them in Week 3. They have to find a way to slow down Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and one of the NFL's most explosive rushing attacks. But Mauricio Rodriguez believes the Cowboys can take a page out of the New Orleans Saints' playbook. When New Orleans upset Baltimore in Week 2, the Ravens still moved the football effectively. In fact, Mauricio points out that Baltimore had a 62% success rate in that game, showing that the Saints did not completely shut down the Ravens offense. But New Orleans made key plays in high-leverage moments. The biggest thing that stood out? Aggressive linebacker blitzes. Instead of sitting back and allowing Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to build momentum, the Saints attacked downhill. Their linebackers consistently got into the backfield, disrupted running lanes and forced Baltimore's offense to hesitate. Mauricio believes the Cowboys should consider doing something similar. Dallas may not have the defensive line talent to consistently create knockback at the line of scrimmage against Derrick Henry. Because of that, the Cowboys may need to be more aggressive with their linebackers. Jaishawn Barham could be a major piece of that plan. After his improved performance against Washington, Mauricio believes Barham should be allowed to attack downhill more often. Dee Winters could also have opportunities as a blitzer. The goal would be simple: Make Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry hesitate. Do not allow Baltimore's run game to get into rhythm. Force the Ravens to beat you through the air. Mauricio also believes the Cowboys could adjust their defensive personnel based on Baltimore's injuries. If Zay Flowers misses the game, Dallas may have more freedom to load the box and use Caleb Downs closer to the line of scrimmage. The Ravens have relied heavily on two-tight-end and three-tight-end sets, which could allow Dallas to play a more aggressive style without being exposed as much outside. The Cowboys also need to trust their offense. Mauricio believes Dallas' best path to victory may still come from Dak Prescott and the passing game. With Tyler Smith missing, Dallas likely cannot rely on dominating with the running game. Instead, the Cowboys may need another aggressive passing approach similar to their Week 2 win over Washington. Dak Prescott throwing for 275-plus yards could be a major factor if Baltimore's offense continues to score. The Cowboys do not have an easy matchup in Brazil. But Mauricio believes Dallas has a chance if they change their defensive approach, attack the Ravens' run game and let Dak Prescott carry the offense. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Dallas for daily Dallas Cowboys news, analysis, previews and reaction throughout the 2026 NFL season. 0:00 The Cowboys' plan to beat Lamar Jackson 0:34 Why Baltimore is such a difficult matchup 1:10 What the Saints did against the Ravens 1:59 Lamar Jackson vs. the blitz 2:32 The Cowboys need to blitz differently 3:00 Jaishawn Barham's role 3:51 Why linebacker blitzes matter 4:28 Loading the box against Baltimore 5:11 The Cowboys must change their identity 5:49 Why this isn't about doubting Lamar 6:33 The offense must carry Dallas 6:52 Dak Prescott's matchup 7:31 Why Dak needs 275+ yards 8:20 Final thoughts #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #Ravens #LamarJackson #NFL Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: ✭ For more Cowboys coverage be sure to follow here: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok:

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