Watch: Cowboys insiders break down Dallas’ troubling trends in loss to Broncos

Going into their showdown with the Denver Broncos, the Cowboys were hoping some defensive adjustments would carry over from a Week 7 win over the Washington Commanders. That didn’t happen in Week 8. In fact, Dallas’ defense reverted to a few troubling trends in a 44-24 loss at Empower Field at Mile High.

Dallas Cowboys’ embarrassing Week 8 effort vs. Broncos highlights biggest weakness

With Juanyeh Thomas and Donovan Wilson both inactive, the Cowboys only had two active safeties against Denver, and got burned as a result. Two undrafted safeties got the start, with Alijah Clark and Markquese Bell getting the nod. Let's just say it wasn't pretty.
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Cowboys at Broncos recap: Dallas dominated from start to finish in 44-24 loss

The Broncos won the toss and wanted to start on offense. The Cowboys defense was up first. It appeared early on as if Denver was well-reasoned in wanting the ball to start. Their first two plays went for solid gains and many were wondering what was up next. Trikweze Bridges intercepted Bo Nix. That’s what was up next!
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LIVE in-game blog: Denver Broncos vs. Dallas Cowboys

The Broncos (5-2) are set to welcome the Cowboys (3-3-1) in one of the most compelling matchups yet this season, as Denver's top-five defense aims to slow the Cowboys' potent offense. How to watch, listen to and live stream the Broncos' Week 8 home matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.

Cowboys vs. Broncos prediction: Dallas' high-flying offense squares off against Denver's lockdown defense

The cliché unstoppable force vs. the immoveable object is used often in sports, but in Week 8 with the high-flying Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1) offense heading into Denver to face a stout Broncos (5-2) defense, it's appropriate to use regarding this matchup.

NFL power rankings: See where the Broncos rank after Week 8

Coming off a 44-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys, the Denver Broncos are now ranked seventh in Nate Davis' latest NFL power rankings for USA TODAY Sports. That's unchanged from when the team had the same ranking last week.

Broncos and Brandon Jones shared perfect tweets after beating Cowboys

The Broncos are now 6-2 and they remain in first place in the AFC West. They have now beaten the Cowboys in eight consecutive meetings, and they are 3-0 in their throwback uniform since reintroducing the look to their rotation in 2024.

Broncos analysis: RJ Harvey, rookie class shine in blowout win over Dallas. ‘Maybe they read someone’s article.’

The Broncos got three touchdowns from rookie RB RJ Harvey, another from rookie WR Pat Bryant and an interception from first-round pick Jahdae Barron.
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