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Sharp Cowboys analysis, film notes, and columns from Kris Kretschman.

Sharp Cowboys analysis, film notes, and columns from Kris Kretschman.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and head coach Brian Schottenheimer
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and head coach Brian Schottenheimer

Game Plan

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Why the Cowboys’ Play-Action Game Was Their Offensive Cheat Code

Why the Cowboys’ Play-Action Game Was Their Offensive Cheat Code

Why the Cowboys’ Play-Action Game Was Their Offensive Cheat Code

I went deep into the Cowboys’ 2025 play-action offense to find out what made it so dangerous. The film showed a system built on formation diversity, misdirection and easy answers for Dak Prescott. The numbers backed it up.

I went deep into the Cowboys’ 2025 play-action offense to find out what made it so dangerous. The film showed a system built on formation diversity, misdirection and easy answers for Dak Prescott. The numbers backed it up.

Kris Kretschman