Dallas' injury-plagued defense got picked apart by Nix, and the Cowboys' offensive line got pummeled by Denver's pass rush

Hooker qualifies to return to practice under his 21-day window, having now been sidelined for four games, but head coach Brian Schottenheimer was definitive in declaring the veteran safety will not be permitted to touch the field again just yet, meaning he’ll need more time to rehab.

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is once again on the chopping block after their Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos.

The Denver Broncos (6-2) dominated the Dallas Cowboys (3-4-1) in a 44-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. With the victory, the Broncos improved to 3-0 in their throwback uniform and 8-0 in their last eight games against the Cowboys, with their last loss coming in 1995.

Coming off a loss that left Dallas Cowboys’ coach Brian Schottenheimer sleepless, the team is still dealing with the Trevon Diggs situation. It begs the question: Has Diggs played his last Dallas game? Owner Jerry Jones gave an honest take, according to a post on X by Joseph Hoyt.

With starters Malik Hooker (toe) and Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder) out along with the primary backup Juanyeh Thomas (migraines), the Cowboys turned to Markquese Bell and undrafted rookie Alijah Clark. The Broncos took advantage of the inexperience on the back end and found five pass completions of 15 yards or more.

Former Dallas quarterback Tony Romo gave a bleak prediction for the Cowboys as they continue their 2025 NFL season.

He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys out of Maryland. He had 32 tackles in his final collegiate season, and totaled 77 for his career, along with eight tackles for loss and four sacks.