Mazi Smith’s Inconsistency Criticized by Cowboys Coaches Ahead of Giants Game

The Dallas Cowboys need to turn things around after Week 1. Dallas played well in their season opener, but could not beat the Eagles on the road. Now the Cowboys are doing whatever they can to improve and get their season headed in the right direction. That starts with imploring their players to perform better.

Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus did not hold back when talking about Mazi Smith. Eberflus explained what Smith needs to improve about his game.

“Just consistency. He’s done that, just at a more consistent level. That’s really it,” Eberflus said, per The Athletic's Jon Machota. “That’s been our message to him throughout the building. He’s improving on that, for sure.”

This is not the first time that the Cowboys have pleaded for consistency from Smith.

In fact, it seems that Eberflus was merely echoing Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer with his remarks on Thursday.

“Mazi is a good player. The flashes are there. It’s just that the consistency has to be there more often,” Schottenheimer said. “Just because you were inactive last week doesn’t mean you’ll be inactive this week.”

Smith should heed the advice of his coaches. Otherwise, he could be phased out of Dallas' defense.

Cowboys preparing for Week 2 matchup against Giants

Winning fixes everything in the NFL. Perhaps a Week 2 win could have the Cowboys, and their fans, more optimistic about the 2025 season.

New York suffered an embarrassing loss in Week 1 against Washington. That game revealed that Russell Wilson may not be the right quarterback for the Giants. It certainly doesn't help to have Jaxson Dart sitting in the wings.

Dallas would benefit greatly from more turmoil in New York. If the Cowboys can cook up a great defensive plan, they will have an easy path to winning in Week 2.

The Giants have a dangerous defense, so it will not be an easy path. But the Cowboys have a good shot at victory if they can score a few touchdowns.

Cowboys vs. Giants kicks off at 1PM ET on Sunday in Dallas.

Parsons Stuns with Monster Performance as Packers Crush Commanders in TNF

Micah Parsons Dominates as Packers Triumph Over Commanders

Micah Parsons has once again proven to be a force to be reckoned with on the football field. The Green Bay Packers’ defensive end showcased his prowess in a commanding 27-18 victory over the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field on Thursday night.

Parsons Sets the Tone

In the lead-up to the game, Parsons expressed his excitement about going up against top-tier talent. “Best-on-best is always good and it’s always good for the fans because y’all like to see the King Kong-Godzilla matchups,” he remarked. He also hinted at the unpredictability of facing younger players, adding, “But, at the end, sometimes you like to see the pups too, see if they can come off the porch.”

With Parsons embodying the role of King Kong, five-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil took on the Godzilla persona, while rookie right tackle Josh Conerly was the proverbial pup in this fierce matchup.

A Monster Performance

Parsons’ performance was nothing short of monstrous. Official statistics reflected a half-sack, two assisted tackles, and three quarterback hits, but the numbers only tell part of the story. According to Next Gen Stats, Parsons was on the field for 37 pass-rushing snaps, during which he registered an impressive eight pressures.

He faced both Tunsil and Conerly 16 times each, generating three pressures against each tackle. One of those pressures resulted in a crucial sack, where he was initially held by Conerly yet managed to combine efforts with Edgerrin Cooper to bring down Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Unparalleled Impact on the Game

Parsons’ relentless energy and skill set him apart on the field, earning him comparisons to an alien for his otherworldly talent. The Packers’ defense was bolstered significantly by his presence, making it clear that Parsons is not just a player to watch, but a game-changer capable of altering the course of a match.

As the season progresses, all eyes will remain on Parsons as he continues to deliver jaw-dropping performances, solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s premier defensive talents.