Dez Bryant Calls for Firing of Cowboys Coach on Sunday
The Dallas Cowboys continue to be a mess. While they have one of the best offenses in the league, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, their defense hasn't really kept up.
Dallas entered their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers ranked dead last in total defense, and it showed as they lost 30-27 despite Prescott throwing three touchdowns without being intercepted.
Even Cowboys legend Michael Irvin was stunned to see how bad the Cowboys' defense is, saying during the game that he has "never seen an NFL defense with so many people running WIDE OPEN!!!!"
For more context on just how poor Dallas' defense is, it is the only team in the NFL to score 30 points per game but also allow the same amount of points, per Cowboys insider Ed Werder.
After the Cowboys' latest loss, former Dallas star Dez Bryant expressed his belief that someone from the team is getting fired. The three-time Pro Bowler made the prediction following reports that team owner Jerry Jones refused to speak to the media.
"Somebody [expletive] getting fired!" Bryant wrote on X.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer stands on the field before an NFL game.Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
It's worth noting that there have been plenty of talks about the job of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, with fans and experts alike calling for the Cowboys to fire him as they continue to struggle under his guidance.
"IF POSSIBLE, THE DALLAS COWBOY DEFENSE LOOKS WORSE THAN EVER. JERRY SHOULD GO DOWN AND FIRE EBERFLUS RIGHT NOW. THIS IS JUST SO EXCRUCIATINGLY EMBARRASSING," popular sports commentator Skip Bayless said on Sunday.
It remains to be seen what Jones and the Cowboys will do, but at 2-3-1 following six weeks of pro football, the team might really need to make some changes if they want to return to the postseason.
Joe Burrow Determined to Recover Quickly and Revive the Struggling Bengals
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals’ season has been defined by frustration, inconsistency, and the painful absence of their franchise quarterback, Joe Burrow. After another disappointing loss left the team sitting near the bottom of the AFC North, all eyes are once again on Burrow — not for what he’s doing on the field, but for how fast he can return to it.
Burrow, who has been sidelined due to a lingering calf injury, has made it clear that his focus is on getting back as soon as possible to rescue the Bengals from their downward spiral. Despite the team’s 1–5 record, the quarterback remains optimistic that there’s still time to turn things around.
“I hate watching from the sidelines,” Burrow said after Friday’s walkthrough. “This city deserves better, and I’m doing everything I can to get back out there. We’re not done yet — not by a long shot.”
Those words reflect the mindset that made Burrow a fan favorite since arriving in Cincinnati. His toughness, leadership, and relentless competitiveness have long been the identity of this Bengals team. Without him, the offense has struggled to find rhythm, the defense has been forced into tough positions, and the locker room has felt the absence of its natural leader.
Teammates have expressed confidence that once Burrow returns, the Bengals can still make noise late in the season. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase said the quarterback’s presence “changes everything,” calling him “the heartbeat of this team.”
Head coach Zac Taylor echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the team’s patience and long-term focus. “We’re not going to rush him,” Taylor said. “But when Joe’s back, you’ll feel it. The whole energy shifts.”
Still, Burrow himself doesn’t seem content with patience. Known for his competitive fire, he’s been pushing trainers and medical staff to clear him for practice sooner rather than later.
“Every day without football feels like a loss,” Burrow admitted. “I’m not here to sit out. I’m here to win games. That’s what Cincinnati expects — and that’s what I expect from myself.”
If his words are any indication, Joe Burrow’s comeback won’t just be about recovery — it’ll be about redemption. And for a Bengals team clinging to hope, that return can’t come soon enough.
