Cowboys Sideline 6 Defensive Starters Ahead of Cardinals — A Battle Between Dallas’s Offense and Itself.

ARLINGTON, Texas (Week 9, MNF) — Dallas enters Monday night shorthanded on the side of the ball that’s already under the hottest spotlight. The Cowboys have ruled out six defenders

for the Cardinals game: S Alijah Clark (ribs), LB DeMarvion Overshown (knee, IR), CB Shavon Revel (knee, IR), LB Jack Sanborn (groin), S Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder), and DT Perrion Winfrey (back, IR)

. That’s two starters and critical depth across all three defensive levels, turning this matchup into a race between Dallas’s firepower and Dallas’s leak points.

On the flip side,

Arizona lists LB BJ Ojulari out, while QB Kyler Murray (foot), S Kitan Crawford (ankle), CB Will Johnson (groin), DL Walter Nolan III (calf), and

CB Garrett Williams (knee) are questionable. If Murray can’t go, the equation shifts — but it doesn’t erase the reality that Dallas must protect itself from… itself.

This isn’t just a names-on-a-list problem; it’s a structural one. With

both starting safeties affected (Wilson out, Juanyeh Thomas only just back to full participation) and linebacker depth thinned, Dan Quinn’s unit faces a stress test in communication and run-fit integrity. Expect Dallas to lean heavier on

disguise-and-pressure looks to manufacture negative plays, while rotating packages to shield vulnerable zones. If the front can’t win early downs, third-and-manageable becomes Arizona’s friend — regardless of who is at quarterback.

Offensively, the Cowboys have to dictate. The blueprint: start fast, turbo the middle 15 plays, and force Arizona into chase mode. That means a clean pocket for Dak, rhythm throws to keep the sticks honest, and a commitment to sequencing (under center run, play-action glance, quick perimeter screens) that

buys the defense breathers. Any red-zone field goal that follows a chunk-gain drive is a hidden loss when your defense is taped together.

Special teams and situational mastery are the equalizers here.

Possession count matters: shorten the game, own fourth-down math, and squeeze every edge in two-minute and four-minute offense. If Dallas steals a possession — a forced fumble, a muff, a fake — the script flips. If not, it’s on the offense to post

30+ and close. Inside The Star put it bluntly: with this injury slate, Dallas’s offense is competing against its own defense as much as the Cardinals.

What to watch (fast)

Safety net: Who backstops the middle of the field with Wilson out? Dallas must survive seams and crossers.
LB snaps: With Sanborn and Overshown unavailable, sub-packages and dime personnel become pivotal.
Cardinals’ QB card: Murray’s status shapes Arizona’s vertical threat and scramble rules; his questionable tag looms.
Opening script: First 20 minutes decide if Dallas plays from in front — or chases its own shadow.

Bottom line: The path is narrow but clear. If Dallas stacks early points and avoids protection busts, the offense can insulate a depleted defense just enough to land a needed win at home. If not, the Cowboys’ biggest opponent won’t be across the line of scrimmage — it’ll be the names missing from their own.

Wife of Bills Legend Ignites Firestorm With Bold Take on Trans Youth

The Queen City isn’t new to tough conversations, but this one came from an unexpected voice. Patti Thomas, wife of legendary Bills running back Thurman Thomas, has sparked a wave of controversy after a recent podcast appearance. What began as a quiet conversation about parenting turned into a national firestorm.

“I just don’t believe a child who isn’t old enough to drive should be deciding something as permanent as gender transition,” she said softly, but firmly. The quote was clipped, shared, and quickly set social media ablaze—drawing both praise and backlash in equal measure.

Supporters applauded her for saying what they believe many parents feel but are afraid to voice. Critics, however, accused her of undermining trans youth and medical experts. The debate snowballed, pulling in pundits, NFL fans, and advocacy groups alike.

Thurman Thomas, who has largely stayed quiet on social issues post-retirement, hasn’t made a public comment—yet. But his name trending alongside terms like “trans rights” and “parental control” made it clear: this wasn’t going away quietly.

What made Patti’s comments more polarizing was her calm delivery. There was no outrage, no venom—just concern from a mother. “I think we can support kids without rushing them into life-changing decisions,” she added, her voice unwavering.

For many in Buffalo, this felt personal. Bills Mafia is deeply loyal, and the Thomases are football royalty. That’s why her words didn’t just make waves—they hit the heart of a community that rarely splits in opinion.

Some saw her stance as outdated. Others called it protective. But one thing was certain: it opened a floodgate of stories, from parents, teachers, and even former teammates speaking up about the complexity of raising children in a changing world.

At the center of it all is one woman, known more for staying behind the scenes than stirring headlines. Yet with one quote, Patti Thomas brought an entire country into a kitchen-table conversation most families are quietly having.

Whether you agree with her or not, the moment revealed something deeper: in today’s America, even love, concern, and parenting instincts can ignite a cultural flashpoint. And this time, it came not from a politician—but from Buffalo’s First Lady of Gridiron Glory.

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