Jerry Jones brutally roasted after former Cowboys RB runs wild on Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys had a tough outing in Week 6 of the NFL season, losing to the Carolina Panthers on a last-second field goal.
It was a frustrating game once again for Dallas, who couldn’t stop former Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle. The veteran back, who ran for more than 1,000 yards for Dallas in 2024, gained 183 yards on the ground and added another 56 through the air.
Before the game, Dowdle made it clear he was out for revenge, saying the Cowboys better “buckle up.” Jones responded with humor before the game, saying he couldn’t even get guys on the field because they were “shaking so bad.”
Dowdle made Jones eat his words, even saying the defense “wasn’t buckled up” after he ran wild on them. As for Jones, he refused to speak after his team’s ridiculous performance.
If he was frustrated enough to avoid his favorite pastime, talking, then Jones might really lose it if he drives past the Dilworth Grille in North Carolina where they took a shot at Jones on their letter sign.
Dowdle wasn’t offered a new contract in Dallas this offseason, and signed with the Panthers. The Cowboys went with Javonte Williams, who had been stellar this season but wasn’t a factor this weekend. Williams had just 29 yards on 13 attempts in the loss.
Nik Bonitto Keeps it Real With Fans After Broncos' Sloppy Win Over Jets
The Denver Broncos defeated the New York Jets in London, but it wasn't pretty. The Broncos narrowly emerged victorious 13-11, amid a litany of self-inflicted wounds.
If style points mattered in the NFL, the Broncos' seeding in the AFC would take a hit. But this isn't college football.
All that truly matters are the standings, just ask Broncos rush linebacker Nik Bonitto.
"The most important thing was coming here and getting the win. It didn't matter how it looked like, in my opinion," Bonitto said post-game. I felt like as long as we got the win, that was the important thing."
Style Points Don't Count
When the NFL is doing the math and factoring which teams make the playoffs at season's end, there are no style points. It's about wins and losses, and in the event of a tie, points scored, and a team's record in the division, conference, and against common opponents.
There will be questions over how the sausage got made this week, but the Broncos' goal was to head home from their two-week road trip at 4-2. Mission accomplished.
"They kind of approached the message this week. Starting 4-2 is a big deal," Bonitto said of his coaches' message. "Something we haven't done since I've been here. It's pretty special to be at this point right now. We got to keep getting better, keep growing every week."
A Smothering Defensive Display
Bonitto and his defensive brethren are certainly doing their part. The Broncos held the Jets to just nine points (on offense), sacking Justin Fields nine times. Jonathon Cooper led the team with two sacks.
The Jets had -10 net passing yards on the day because of the Broncos' relentless pass rush. The Jets were also held to just 2-of-15 (13%) on third down.
Bonitto's fingerprints were on two sacks, both of which he split with Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen. Bonitto now has eight sacks on the season, leading the NFL.
Bonitto's Message to Fans
Bonitto's message about style points may have been intended to the anxious throngs of Broncos Country who have been confused and confounded by the mixed messages this team has sent by upsetting the World Champions in Philadelphia and barely holding on to knock off the winless Jets. But he was absolutely thrilled by the fan turn-out at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Remember, even though this was an NFL International Game, it counts as a home game for the Jets. Tell that to the masses of Orange and Blue in attendance on Sunday.
"Obviously, shout out to our fans. It was amazing to see how much orange there was out there today," Bonitto said. "Just in general, everybody that was able to come out today and bring this game to another place and make it something internal around the world was pretty cool to see... it was pretty dope."
The Broncos will host the 2-4 New York Giants at home next Sunday. The last rookie quarterback to face the Broncos was not only handed a loss, but was sacked six times and sent home with 62 net passing yards.
Time will tell whether New York's Jaxson Dart's fate vs. the Broncos will mirror that of Tennessee's Cam Ward. But expect Bonitto to do his part to welcome Dart to the joy of facing the Broncos' defense at Mile High.
