Blogging The Boys - Cowboys vs. Texans: Live updates, comment threads, newsDallas Cowboys, all the time...since 2005.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47663/Picture_4.png2018-08-31T07:00:49-05:00http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/rss/stream/175652412018-08-31T07:00:49-05:002018-08-31T07:00:49-05:00Cowboys @ Texans: Cowboys winless in preseason but did anyone make a late-push for the roster?
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<p>Preseason is over in another ugly game that dropped the Cowboys 0-4. Did anyone make a late-push before roster cuts?</p> <p id="GLGg7R">Finally, the last preseason game is over and it was for the Governor’s Cup as the <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Cowboys</a> were hosted by the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a>. Of course, we’ll bring the highlights but game is more about who’s making the plays that can earn them that blue star on the helmet?</p>
<p id="5HRk9n"><strong>FIRST QUARTER</strong></p>
<p id="ahlJiD">Alright folks, let’s all say a prayer for these quarterbacks:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cowboys' starting offensive line tonight:<br><br>LT: Cameron Fleming<br>LG: Kadeem Edwards<br>C: Jacob Ohnesorge<br>RG: Damien Mama<br>RT: Chaz Green</p>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1035319121741787136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="5SaMe5">Cowboys got the ball first and <span>Cooper Rush</span> tossed the ball deep to <span>Lance Lenoir</span>, the ball was incomplete but it garnered a PI call. We can’t say that our very own Tom Ryle was wrong here:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">PI is best offensive play of preseason for Rush.</p>— Preseason Tom (@TomRyleBTB) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomRyleBTB/status/1035318495578337280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="sj1k0T"><span>Rush</span> went to Lenoir several times, the Cowboys want to see Lenoir plead his case:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Busy night for Lance Lenoir. Three passes, all targeted at Lenoir.</p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035319201777504256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="ZU3RQz">After what looks to be a three and out for the Cowboys, kicker <span>Brett Maher</span> had other plans...</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brett Maher drills the 57 yard FG! <a href="https://t.co/dtUqEU85zg">pic.twitter.com/dtUqEU85zg</a></p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035319545521754118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Okurrr Brett Maher with the 57-yard field goal. Impressive for the backup kicker.</p>— Taylor Stern (@TayStern) <a href="https://twitter.com/TayStern/status/1035319365850329089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="u6701Y"><strong>Cowboys 3, Texans 0</strong></p>
<p id="f6eZWy">The Cowboys fend off the Texans first offensive series. Because they are gluttons for punishment, <span>Lance Lenoir</span> was out fielding punts, close your eyes!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lenoir held on to that ball, after getting blasted. No fair catch.<br><br>Ballsy.</p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035320767863513089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="S7xCUC">He held on? Okay, Lance.</p>
<p id="yTLcPQ">Too bad the <span>Cooper Rush</span> was in the giving mood again:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Why Cooper Why <a href="https://t.co/bC8GtxbBAo">pic.twitter.com/bC8GtxbBAo</a></p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035323235833982977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="ztQhQC">At this point, why not?</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jason Garrett will be the Cowboys' backup QB this season</p>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1035322061491785729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="BUSuQQ">Thankfully, he stepped out of bounds so it wasn’t Rush’s second pick-six. It didn’t take long for the Texans though to put one in:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everybody knows the first team to score the touchdown loses the game duh <a href="https://t.co/0gv3eeIbUK">pic.twitter.com/0gv3eeIbUK</a></p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035323698713116673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="KhENiv"><strong>Texans 7, Cowboys 3</strong></p>
<p id="ZpNcuk">Let’s check in with former third-round pick, <span>Chaz Green</span>, on second thought...nevermind:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chaz Green. <br><br>Not good.</p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035324356401025025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="CKSa8D">Don’t worry help is on the way at the expense of my pet cat, <span>Charvarius Ward</span>:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">OL depth. Certainly need it. <a href="https://t.co/rfy1joBawB">https://t.co/rfy1joBawB</a></p>— Preseason Tom (@TomRyleBTB) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomRyleBTB/status/1035327748288536576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="dMak9O">It’s okay, the Texans offensive line wasn’t much better:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Former Cowboys QB Brandon Weeden under heavy pressure these last two plays. DT Daniel Ross credited with a sack. He's played well lately with more reps. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cowboyswire?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cowboyswire</a></p>— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) <a href="https://twitter.com/robphillips3/status/1035325967647080448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="mm6P8c">This quarter ends and it was boring in every definition of the word:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cowboys backup offense continues to struggle.<br><br>They trail 7-3 at the end of the first quarter. <a href="https://t.co/u71vkVqPBt">pic.twitter.com/u71vkVqPBt</a></p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035329794500648960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's just preseason so no need to freak out, but the Cowboys have now gone seven preseason quarters without scoring a touchdown. Last one was Dak Prescott to Terrance Williams in the second quarter against Cincinnati.</p>— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) <a href="https://twitter.com/rjochoa/status/1035329676800081921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="F7hjv8">SECOND QUARTER</p>
<p id="1sBWJb">So... with <span>Charvarius Ward</span> shipped off, is it an opportunity for another young corner?</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now the question is... who is the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cowboys</a> 5th CB? Marquez White? Donovan Olumba? Someone else?</p>— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) <a href="https://twitter.com/Marcus_Mosher/status/1035302217581047808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2018</a>
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<p id="uGWVcX"><span>Donovan Olumba</span> decides to be that man!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">It didn't. No point in speaking in definites here. Olumba has the edge, even as this game goes on.<br><br>For every play Thomas makes, Olumba makes two. <a href="https://t.co/ewUrJDgOZ7">https://t.co/ewUrJDgOZ7</a></p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035333010449678338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Olumba wants every inch of that seat Ward just vacated.</p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035331725205929987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="HtqXjR">In other roster battle news, it was a bad night for the RB3 candidates <span>Darius Jackson</span> and <span>Bo Scarbrough</span>:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jackson was starting to pull away from Scarbrough but that drop is like accidentally pulling the parking brake.<br><br>It's again neck-and-neck.</p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035328225017253888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">These running backs can’t catch a cold.</p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035330654853111808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"good point Bo and Darius, we dont need a 3rd RB on the roster"</p>— Landon Vander Ish (@McCoolBCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCoolBCB/status/1035331259503759361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="0m8B6k">Also, in linebacker land, sixth-round pick <span>Chris Covington</span> wasn’t doing himself favors as he was missing tackles and getting beat :</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Covington not having a great night.</p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035332349226045440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="xYRqLi">But why would <span>Michael Gallup</span> play if <span>Antwaun Woods</span> is sitting?</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Michael Gallup, the best wide receiver in the NFL is still on the field with six minutes to go in the second quarter.<br><br>Not ideal.</p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035335018493759490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now seems like a good time to get Michael Gallup out of the game</p>— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1035335173460713472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">He needs to Gallup over to the sideline and wear a cap. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cowboyswire?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cowboyswire</a></p>— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) <a href="https://twitter.com/nickeatman/status/1035330233514246144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="zQwOzN">Cowboys D-Line in a few short tweets, even the backups are good:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jihad Ward, time for you to make a play buddy.</p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035332642143694849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="9D3ITm">An right on time, Jihad <span>Ward</span> says “you rang?”</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jihad Ward with a sack, he just had a knockdown on the previous play. Ward making some plays this evening.</p>— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/1035338744050733057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="2iJSa3"><span>Cooper Rush</span> is done for the night, to be fair the interception at the half was on a hail mary:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cooper Rush in 1st half:<br><br>14/25 for 83 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs<br><br>29.3 passer rating</p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035340649799802880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="DlJiYe">Who helped themselves?</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Of the "bubble guys," who helped their case in the first half? Jeron Johnson perhaps. Jihad Ward? Anybody else?</p>— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) <a href="https://twitter.com/toddarcher/status/1035342461072224256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="YZFqEh">Is the grizzled veteran safety, <span>Jeron Johnson,</span> perhaps a keeper?</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Believe it or not, Jerron Johnson hasn’t been bad tonight.</p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035345319674957824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another slowwwwww start from the Cowboys offense. Mike White will come out for the second half with his team trailing 7-3.<br><br>Can White rally the team to victory? Can the defense continue to play well? We'll find out after halftime! <a href="https://t.co/saxb8b8KxO">pic.twitter.com/saxb8b8KxO</a></p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035341313502322690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="IzFuXI"><strong>HALFTIME</strong></p>
<h3 id="SQpzol"><strong>THIRD QUARTER</strong></h3>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Second half. Let's form a prayer circle and get through this together.</p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035343846664822785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="1R3bYQ"><strong>INJURY ALERT:</strong> <span>Charles Tapper</span> was doing well in the first half but it’s always seems like his body fails him, hopefully he’s okay:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Charles Tapper walks off the field with some health issue.</p>— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/1035344404855304192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">DE Charles Tapper leaves the field with assistance from the athletic training staff. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cowboyswire?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cowboyswire</a></p>— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) <a href="https://twitter.com/robphillips3/status/1035344478998093825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="GiUpoF">The defense bends but it doesn’t break, score stays right where it is!</p>
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<p id="s26UMp">Pack your bags Cooper! <span>Mike White</span> completed a pass. It’s sad but that’s where we are now:</p>
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<p id="6MZMos">The battle is settled: <span>Jordan Chunn</span> for RB3!!!</p>
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<p id="AKDYVA">Don’t panic, the offense is moving the ball, <span>Dalton Schultz</span> making plays:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">White to Dalton Schultz in the middle. Gain of 9. <br><br>Great wrap up on that ball in traffic.</p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035347129370329088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="lmhVIR">Okay...let’s go <span>Chunn</span>...Choo-Choo!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jordan Chunn doin work</p>— John Owning (@JohnOwning) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnOwning/status/1035347617629188097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="tKd9ZI"><span>Lance Lenoir</span> wants to make the team so bad...on 3rd and 6, he catches another just short of the chains...</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lenoir has been targeted six times, caught five, landed a DPI on his first -- survived a Sub-Zero fatality in the first half.</p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035347624084365312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="NCqyGD">Okay, the Cowboys are going for it on 4th and 1...COME ON BOYS! That’s it, cut them all.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chunn goes down in the backfield for a loss on 4th and 1, and that's where Scarbrough would have a clear edge on him.</p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035348015215779842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="xOfK0n">Did the coaches get a touch of amnesia? That’s not <span>Ezekiel Elliott</span>:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">4th and 1 with 8+ men in the box after motioning your outside WR off tackle running right into the loaded box. <br><br>Never change. Never change.</p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035348601516515328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="X1lWVG">No worries, Dorance Armstrong gets the sack on <span>Brandon Weeden</span>, what a great surprise he’s turned out to be:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">*clears throat* *looks Dorance Armstrong in the eyes* *places finger in ear*<br><br>ANNNNNNDDDD IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEIIIIIIII WILLLL ALWAYS LOVEEEEEE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUEWWWWWWWWUUUUUUUUUUU <a href="https://t.co/c5Ch3jl7Jk">pic.twitter.com/c5Ch3jl7Jk</a></p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035349899737481217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">SACK by Dorance Armstrong</p>— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) <a href="https://twitter.com/Marcus_Mosher/status/1035349672867647488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">My only remaining question about Dorance Armstrong is, whose number will he be wearing when the 53-man roster reports to practice next week?</p>— David Helman (@HelmanDC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HelmanDC/status/1035349228728602625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="JaUUaz">And <span>Mike White</span> will be back leading the offense, not bad so far:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike White is 4-4 to start the second half for 22 yards.</p>— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/1035350092730060800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="MbuwAA">But these receivers let him down on 3rd and 7:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dres Anderson with the ugly drop there, but he's been playing well since his signing -- otherwise.<br><br>Still, that was ugly.</p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035350676757512192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dres Anderson with a drop and I think we have five drops unofficially.</p>— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/1035350679517315072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="4WEjb6">Not going to lie, we would all love to see this:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Put Chris Jones in to punt and run the Oakland special. Please and thank you.</p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035351088998834176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="GMjUlz">Gosh...why can’t these coaches get creative?! No fun for us.</p>
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<p id="Wfy9lT"><strong>INJURY ALERT:</strong> <span>Austin Larkin</span> was showing some stuff on the defensive line:</p>
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<p id="J8nILV"><span>Lance Lenoir</span> with some sweet feet, weaves through the Texans coverage unit and gives the offense great field position past their 40:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">And that spin move was *kisses tips my fingers*...</p>— Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoiceOfTheStar/status/1035352331188142083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="25XHMc"><strong>FOURTH QUARTER</strong></h3>
<p id="BaSmNx"><span>Mike White</span>’s momentum gets stopped by a <span>Rico Gathers</span> holding call on the next possession but do we dare think it’s possible?</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I know all the usual caveats, but if I was forced to name one backup QB to keep, I'd have to take White. He is at least showing something, Rush had almost nothing. (It did help White that the running game showed a wee bit o' life.)</p>— Preseason Tom (@TomRyleBTB) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomRyleBTB/status/1035352975710019585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="hojyX4">On 3rd and 20, you got to at least try to move the chains if you want the job, <span>Mike White</span>:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">7-3 ball game, fourth quarter. 3rd-and-20. Sure let's throw to the flat.</p>— David Helman (@HelmanDC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HelmanDC/status/1035353989867610113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="Y86T3F">Cowboys get it back after a quick three-and-out and Mike White finds <span>Dres Anderson</span>, who actually catches it on third down:</p>
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<p id="EE0kvi">Sadly, that drive ends too when White and <span>Anderson</span> can’t repeat on third and 8, three plays later. Another punt.</p>
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<p id="eRPrRG">The defense finally busted late and the Texans pulled away from the Cowboys on a nice run:</p>
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<p id="XrdA5O"><strong>Texans 14, Cowboys 3</strong></p>
<p id="anCMRF">The Cowboys would add another field goal, thanks to the leg of <span>Brett Maher</span>, he may be the only guy that guaranteed himself a spot but it’ll be on another team:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cowboys</a> Maher nails FG. HOU 14 DAL 6 w/ 3:24 in 4th <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DALvsHOU?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DALvsHOU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/1053thefan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@1053thefan</a></p>— 105.3 The FAN (@1053thefan) <a href="https://twitter.com/1053thefan/status/1035361399529254913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="d6slwQ">That’s all she wrote for the preseason Cowboys:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That'll do it in Houston. The Cowboys fall to 0-4 in a 14-6 loss to the Texans. The Cowboys also lost all four of their preseason games in 2014, we all know how that season went.<br><br>Dallas opens up the regular season next Sunday taking on the Panthers on the road. <br><br>It start's now <a href="https://t.co/N1G5Xv09LX">pic.twitter.com/N1G5Xv09LX</a></p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035363622069911552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p>Follow along as we check out the Cowboys and Texans preseason game.</p> <p id="1XKfB6">That’s it. The preseason is over with the Cowboys losing 14-6 and going winless. It was another bad performance from Dallas, but now the real thing begins. <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/30/17802540/dallas-cowboys-drop-final-preseason-game-to-texans-14-6-and-leave-lots-of-questions-for-cut-downs">Check out our full recap here.</a></p>
<h3 id="0LHqUU">Fourth Quarter</h3>
<p id="wG9y1M">Maher is true again and brings the Cowboys to withing eight, 14-6.</p>
<p id="MDE3OD">Houston wakes up the building with a long run for a touchdown, they now lead the Cowboys 14-3.</p>
<p id="iKUzmf">In a lifeless game, neither offense can even create a threat of a score. Mike White is losing out on time to impress the Cowboys.</p>
<p id="h69HBp">The score is still 7-3 after a scoreless third quarter, Cowboys have the ball.</p>
<h3 id="m0iwGS">Third Quarter</h3>
<p id="9tJIPk">Dorance Armstrong picks himself up a sack that forces the punt.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">DE Charles Tapper leaves the field with assistance from the athletic training staff. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cowboyswire?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cowboyswire</a></p>— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) <a href="https://twitter.com/robphillips3/status/1035344478998093825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="4TGTwI">Now the Cowboys get stuffed on a 4th-and-1 and don’t get a FG.</p>
<p id="4YOPCB">Jordan Chunn is showing a little something running the ball for the Cowboys on their best drive of the night.</p>
<p id="ZXP5np">The Cowboys defense rises up and stuffs a 4th-and-1 to create a turnover on downs.</p>
<h3 id="tbfWuf">Second Quarter</h3>
<p id="fHgjaW">Halftime with Texans leading 7-3.</p>
<p id="JJygs6">Jihad Ward shows up and makes a sack on third down. The Cowboys get one last chance to score in the half.</p>
<p id="h4iByh">The Cowboys offense tonight can’t get anything going. Even when the Texans extend the drive with a penalty, Dallas can’t take advantage.</p>
<p id="wczLqB">Chris Covington makes a nice play on third down tackling the QB on a scramble to create the punt, but then holds on the punt losing 10 yards on the return.</p>
<p id="dXjPKw">Dropped pass from Bo Scarbrough on third down... punt Dallas.</p>
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<h3 id="Bzru2K">First Quarter</h3>
<p id="QcHJBu">Charles Tapper and Daniel Ross combine for a sack on third down forcing the punt.</p>
<p id="NMbzE5">Texans punch it for a TD after the interception, taking a 7-3 lead.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everybody knows the first team to score the touchdown loses the game duh <a href="https://t.co/0gv3eeIbUK">pic.twitter.com/0gv3eeIbUK</a></p>— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/status/1035323698713116673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p id="e5A8ng">Blown pass protection from Chaz Green and Darius Jackson lets pressure in on Cooper Rush, who throws up a bad pass that is in intercepted.</p>
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<p id="MZv5xF">Justin March-Lillard makes a nice tackle on third down to force a Texans punt.</p>
<p id="Aa9wF3">The Cowboys score first on a 57-yard FG from Brett Maher that was set up by a long pass interference penalty on the Texans. 3-0 Dallas.</p>
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<p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/1053SS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@1053SS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RDubThree?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RDubThree</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rjchoppy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rjchoppy</a> ♂️ ♂️ ♂️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CowboysNation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CowboysNation</a> <a href="https://t.co/nO86z0e08N">pic.twitter.com/nO86z0e08N</a></p>— William (@Texas_William) <a href="https://twitter.com/Texas_William/status/1035320136973074432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2018</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A source told <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthleticDFW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthleticDFW</a> everything is fine with Randy Gregory and his meeting today was normal. Cowboys officials expect him for Week 1.</p>— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/1035303342442987520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2018</a>
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<h3 id="5bTdP5">Pregame</h3>
<p id="tW0DHw">It’s time for the last preseason game of 2018. That’s right... the last preseason game. One more time and then we are into the regular NFL season. The <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Cowboys</a> will travel to Houston for a game likely to feature a bunch of depth players who are desperately battling for a spot on the 53-man roster. </p>
<p id="HrcLWP">This will be an important game for people like quarterback <span>Mike White</span>, who is trying make his case to remain on the roster. <span>Rico Gathers</span> is looking for his chance to shine. Some of the backup linemen will be putting in an audition not only for the Cowboys, but other teams who might be looking to add players.</p>
<p id="JvUl4v">There’s a good battle at running back between <span>Bo Scarbrough</span> and Darius Jackson. Lance Lenoir and <span>Deonte Thompson</span> are trying to make their case at wide receiver. In the secondary, a whole horde of corners and safeties get one final opportunity to hang on. Sure it may not be the prettiest game to watch, but for some of these guys it might be their final go around.</p>
<p id="WsU7jx">Here’s your info for the game.</p>
<h4 id="ubRvV9">What You Need To Know</h4>
<p id="5101I8"><em>Important links: </em><a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/depth-chart">Cowboys depth chart</a> <em>| </em><a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/roster">Roster</a></p>
<p id="6rldHf">Date: August 30th, 2018</p>
<p id="xjnsgB">Game time: 8:00 PM EST</p>
<p id="gcjDBK">Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX</p>
<p id="Ffnqee">TV channel: KTVT CBS 11</p>
<p id="XGBarw">Announcers: Bill Jones, Babe Laufenberg</p>
<p id="hzS22Z">Radio: <a href="http://dfw.cbslocal.com/about/dallas-cowboys-radio-network/">105.3 The Fan</a> | <a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/radio-broadcast-information.html">Full listings</a> | Sirius/XM 808</p>
<p id="g4eN1V">Streaming: <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgamepass.nfl.com%2Fpackages" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NFL.com GamePass</a>, Fubo TV</p>
<p id="SoDhNX"><a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Cowboys </a>record: (0-3)</p>
<p id="twUv1t"><a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> record: (2-1)</p>
<p id="YjvZmv"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/odds">Odds</a>: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/odds">Dallas </a>+4</p>
<p id="7MFKzw">Prediction: Dallas 17 - Houston 16</p>
<p id="CmSOPk">Enemy blog: <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Battle Red Blog</a></p>
<p id="Ye3g41">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bloggingtheboys">@BloggingTheBoys</a></p>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/30/17801188/cowboys-vs-texans-2018-preseason-game-live-updates-from-the-gameDavid Halprin2018-08-30T21:24:55-05:002018-08-30T21:24:55-05:00Cowboys vs. Texans 2018 preseason game day live thread IV
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<p>The Cowboys face the Texans in their fourth 2018 preseason game.</p> <p id="mE268l">More chat thread for the <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Cowboys</a> and <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> game. </p>
<h3 id="6UxLdn"><em><strong>This is an open thread for game chat.</strong></em></h3>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/30/17801316/cowboys-vs-texans-2018-preseason-game-day-live-thread-ivDavid Halprin2018-08-30T20:36:22-05:002018-08-30T20:36:22-05:00Cowboys vs. Texans 2018 preseason game day live thread III
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<p>The Cowboys face the Texans in their fourth 2018 preseason game.</p> <p id="mE268l">More chat thread for the <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Cowboys</a> and <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> game. </p>
<h3 id="6UxLdn"><em><strong>This is an open thread for game chat.</strong></em></h3>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/30/17801304/cowboys-vs-texans-2018-preseason-game-day-live-thread-iiiDavid Halprin2018-08-30T19:50:14-05:002018-08-30T19:50:14-05:00Cowboys vs. Texans 2018 preseason game day live thread II
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<p>The Cowboys face the Texans in their fourth 2018 preseason game.</p> <p id="mE268l">More chat thread for the <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Cowboys</a> and <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> game. </p>
<h3 id="6UxLdn"><em><strong>This is an open thread for game chat.</strong></em></h3>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/30/17801274/cowboys-vs-texans-2018-preseason-game-day-live-thread-iiDavid Halprin2018-08-30T18:45:02-05:002018-08-30T18:45:02-05:00Cowboys vs. Texans 2018 preseason game day live thread
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<p>The Cowboys face the Texans in their fourth 2018 preseason game.</p> <p id="mE268l">Finally, the last preseason game of 2018 for the <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a> as they battle the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a>. Time for this depth players to make their case for the 53-man roster. Enjoy!</p>
<h3 id="6UxLdn"><em><strong>This is an open thread for game chat.</strong></em></h3>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/30/17801262/cowboys-vs-texans-2018-preseason-game-day-live-threadDavid Halprin2018-08-30T13:45:02-05:002018-08-30T13:45:02-05:00Most likely Cowboys player to have a breakout game against Houston
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<p>Who is it gonna be?</p> <p id="0f0QJ1">The <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a> wrap up their preseason schedule tonight against the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a>. Being the fourth game of the preseason, you can expect a lot of backups and down-the-roster players getting plenty of snaps in the game. We don’t know who exactly will play and for how long, but it’s likely a few players will come out of the game with very strong performances as they make their final push for playing time, or even a roster spot. Here are five candidates for breakout games.</p>
<p id="9phlW4"><strong>QB </strong><span><strong>Mike White</strong></span> - It hasn’t exactly been a stellar training camp or preseason for the rookie QB. He’s trying to secure a spot as the third QB, but so far he hasn’t shown enough. His play in the second half against the <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Cardinals</a> backups was the best we’ve seen him, and that was only mediocre, lots of short completions but not a whole lot of true production. He should get plenty of playing time tonight, can he finally put it all together and put some points on the board?</p>
<p id="e5vbn9"><strong>TE </strong><span><strong>Rico Gathers</strong></span> - Sure, some fans may be tired of hearing about him, but his potential is still there. Did you know he leads the team in receiving yards this preseason with 71? He’s also second on the team with eight receptions. If he can have a big night and find the endzone, will that convince the Cowboys to keep him?</p>
<p id="P685KX"><strong>RB </strong><span><strong>Darius Jackson</strong></span><strong> </strong>- He’s battling with <span>Bo Scarbrough</span> for the third running back spot. <span>Jackson</span> has looked good in preseason with a 4.4 yards per attempt average, and he leads the team with nine receptions. Of course, maybe it’s <span>Scarbrough</span> who has the big night, or even <span>Trey Williams</span>. </p>
<p id="dOOfir"><strong>CB </strong><span><strong>Charvarius Ward</strong></span> - He’s had a see-saw training camp/preseason. Early on we received glowing reports about his ability to make plays in practices, but he didn’t really shine in the first couple of preseason games. Last week he put in a solid performance, if he follows it up tonight he just might get that fifth corner slot.</p>
<p id="FCzagA"><strong>DE Dorance Armstrong</strong> - Yes, he’s probably going to make the 53-man roster, and his performances in training camp practices have been very good. He hasn’t been bad in the preseason games, but he hasn’t really made any splash plays. We want a sack or two from the rookie, and maybe tonight is the night.</p>
<p id="BzoZEU">So who you got for tonight? Is it one of these guys, or someone else? Vote in the poll then hit the comments.</p>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/30/17800626/most-likely-cowboys-player-to-have-a-breakout-game-against-houstonDavid Halprin2018-08-30T07:00:28-05:002018-08-30T07:00:28-05:00Cowboys vs. Texans 2018 preseason game: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, online streaming, radio & more
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<p>Information on the Dallas Cowboys 2018 preseason game against Houston, including the game time, TV channel, how to stream the Cowboys-Texans game online, radio, odds, announcers, predictions, and more!</p> <p id="1XKfB6">It’s time for the last preseason game of 2018. That’s right... the last preseason game. One more time and then we are into the regular NFL season. The <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Cowboys</a> will travel to Houston for a game likely to feature a bunch of depth players who are desperately battling for a spot on the 53-man roster. </p>
<p id="HrcLWP">This will be an important game for people like quarterback <span>Mike White</span>, who is trying make his case to remain on the roster. <span>Rico Gathers</span> is looking for his chance to shine. Some of the backup linemen will be putting in an audition not only for the Cowboys, but other teams who might be looking to add players.</p>
<p id="JvUl4v">There’s a good battle at running back between <span>Bo Scarbrough</span> and Darius Jackson. Lance Lenoir and <span>Deonte Thompson</span> are trying to make their case at wide receiver. In the secondary, a whole horde of corners and safeties get one final opportunity to hang on. Sure it may not be the prettiest game to watch, but for some of these guys it might be their final go around.</p>
<p id="WsU7jx">Here’s your info for the game.</p>
<h4 id="ubRvV9">What You Need To Know</h4>
<p id="5101I8"><em>Important links: </em><a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/depth-chart">Cowboys depth chart</a> <em>| </em><a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/roster">Roster</a></p>
<p id="6rldHf">Date: August 30th, 2018</p>
<p id="xjnsgB">Game time: 8:00 PM EST</p>
<p id="gcjDBK">Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX</p>
<p id="Ffnqee">TV channel: KTVT CBS 11</p>
<p id="XGBarw">Announcers: Bill Jones, Babe Laufenberg</p>
<p id="hzS22Z">Radio: <a href="http://dfw.cbslocal.com/about/dallas-cowboys-radio-network/">105.3 The Fan</a> | <a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/radio-broadcast-information.html">Full listings</a> | Sirius/XM 808</p>
<p id="g4eN1V">Streaming: <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgamepass.nfl.com%2Fpackages" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NFL.com GamePass</a>, Fubo TV</p>
<p id="SoDhNX"><a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Cowboys </a>record: (0-3)</p>
<p id="twUv1t"><a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Texans</a> record: (2-1)</p>
<p id="YjvZmv"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/odds">Odds</a>: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/odds">Dallas </a>+4</p>
<p id="7MFKzw">Prediction: Dallas 17 - Houston 16</p>
<p id="CmSOPk">Enemy blog: <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Battle Red Blog</a></p>
<p id="Ye3g41">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bloggingtheboys">@BloggingTheBoys</a></p>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/30/17796936/cowboys-vs-texans-2018-preseason-game-how-to-watch-game-time-tv-schedule-online-streaming-radio-moreDavid Halprin