Podcast Summary: Locked On Cowboys – "REVENGE: Dallas Cowboys Ready to EXPLOIT Eagles Flaws— Will CeeDee Lamb & George Pickens TAKE OVER?"

Hosts: Marcus Mosher & Landon McCool
Date: November 21, 2025
Episode Focus: Week 12 Preview – Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Overview

This episode provides a detailed breakdown of the critical Week 12 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles. With the Cowboys' playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Marcus and Landon examine what's at stake, how Dallas can exploit evolving weaknesses in Philadelphia, and the keys to both offensive and defensive success. The episode is filled with tactical insights, player matchups, and measured optimism as the hosts discuss whether the Cowboys can produce a potential season-defining win.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Season Context & Importance of the Game

• Marcus Mosher [01:23]:

  • “If you lose this game, the season is for all intents and purposes over… But if you win it… suddenly you’re kind of right back in things.”

• The hosts lay out the dire stakes: Dallas (4-5-1) must win to keep playoff hopes alive; a loss likely eliminates them.

• Landon McCool [02:17]:

  • Notes the Eagles feel “like a ticking time bomb,” vulnerable despite recent wins.
  • Suggests a win could destabilize Philadelphia’s locker room and spark a late Cowboys surge.

2. Cowboys Offense vs. Eagles Defense

Balanced Approach is Critical

• Landon [04:05]:
  • “They need to find a way to continue to be a balanced football team… If the Eagles know that they're going to be throwing… that's when I think they're going to run into some trouble.”
• Emphasizes the legacy of the offensive line facing an elite Eagles defensive front—“time for it all to come together.”

Protecting Dak Prescott & Attacking Downfield

• Marcus [05:34]:
  • Suggests using 6- and 7-man protections, featuring RB Javonte Williams and TE Brevyn Spann-Ford in blocking roles.
  • Sees opportunity for WRs: “I do trust George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb to get open… If they can give Dak an extra half-second… I think they can have big days.”
• Notes CeeDee Lamb's resiliency (over 100 yards despite drops in the prior matchup).

Beating Man Coverage & The Dak Factor

• Landon [06:23]:
  • Stresses not being afraid to attack Philly’s secondary: “The Cowboys should… attack the secondary… There’s opportunities for them to make some passes up the seam.”
• Marcus [07:23]:
  • Calls this a big game for Dak, but not “legacy-defining.” Cites his consistent divisional performance: “Dak has played really well against divisional opponents… and against Philadelphia at home.”
• Landon [08:10]:
  • Points to Dak’s unique suitability for Fangio’s zone/mix defenses. “He can kind of handle the sort of methodical nature that it requires… to play a Fangio defense.”

Projected Points & Game Flow

• Marcus [09:08]:
  • Identifies “24” as the key scoring threshold: “If they get to 24, I think they have a really good chance of winning this game outright.”
• Landon [09:27]:
  • Cautions it hinges on early game script—Cowboys should avoid becoming one-dimensional by falling behind early.

3. Cowboys Defense vs. Eagles Offense

Defensive Improvements & Eagles' Struggles

• Landon [13:13]:
  • “They match up much better than they did the first time… The Eagles offense has been on a journey… They’re not getting the explosive plays… They’re not getting the same run blocking.”
  • Cites Philadelphia’s regression in the ground game, especially with Lane Johnson out and Cam Jurgens injured.

Defensive Tactics: Personnel & Philosophy

• Marcus [15:22]:

  • “If Dallas can keep the score down… you start to see a lot of those frustrations come out from A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley.”
  • Raises the question of using 5-man fronts to stuff the run but notes potential vulnerabilities to explosive plays if Barkley breaks contain.

• Landon [16:19]:

  • “If you're not threatening teams with the run game… you can stop the run with four [linemen].”
  • Mentions weaknesses in Philadelphia’s right side with Johnson & possibly Jurgens out.

Spying Jalen Hurts & Zone Coverage

• Marcus [17:46]:
  • “This is the perfect [DeMarvion] Overshown game… Have him as the spy and then after a second or two send him blitzing… I don't think you need to blitz a lot in this game.”
• Landon [18:41]:
  • “A Clowney and Odighizuwa defensive end pairing… just collapsing the pocket into Hurts… make him feel the pressure.”
  • Praises the Quinnin Williams acquisition for strengthening the interior rush.

Sticking with Zone to Neutralize Hurts

• Marcus & Landon [19:49–19:58]:
  • Marcus: “Last time the Cowboys played Philadelphia, they ran zone coverage 100% of the time.”
  • Landon: “He struggles with that. You’re gonna see a lot of it… You also just want to keep eyes on Hurts. But you got to make sure that you're getting pressure on him.”

Key Matchup: Dallas Goddard

• Marcus [20:24]:
  • “Dallas Goddard… with A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith struggling, Goddard's been the guy that Jalen Hurts is looking for… Cowboys have not been very good at covering tight ends.”
  • Landon notes blocking duties may reduce Goddard’s receiving impact if the Eagles need more pass protection.

Philadelphia’s O-Line Injuries Versus Dallas Pass Rush

• Marcus [21:06]:
  • Highlights attacking the Eagles’ right side (Jurgens/Johnson injuries): “If the Cowboys are going to blitz, it's going to come from that side.”
• Landon [21:45]:
  • “Ezraku is heating up… He's probably going to get some better opportunities to get quick pressure…”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The Eagles are kind of a ticking time bomb a little bit.”
  — Landon McCool [02:17]
• “This is a legacy game for this iteration of this offensive line… the time for it all to come together.”
  — Landon McCool [04:05]
• “If they can give Dak an extra half-second… I think they can have big days.”
  — Marcus Mosher [05:34]
• “Not everyone’s going to be able… The Cowboys are one of the teams that are uniquely able to deal with the heavy pass rush man coverage combo…”
  — Landon McCool [08:10]
• “If Dallas can keep the score down… I wouldn’t be surprised if you start to see a lot of those frustrations come out from A.J. Brown and from Saquon Barkley.”
  — Marcus Mosher [15:22]
• “This is the perfect Overshown game to like use him as a spy… then… send him into blitz…”
  — Marcus Mosher [17:46]
• “Make him feel the pressure… You want to keep him in the pocket.”
  — Landon McCool [18:41]

Predictions & Closing Thoughts

• Landon McCool [24:23]:

  • Picks the Cowboys to win, 27-24, predicting “a last-minute field goal… maybe on a record-breaking 70 yarder.”
  • Believes home crowd emotion (first home game since the Marshawn Nyland situation) could be a key factor.

• Marcus Mosher [26:00]:

  • Slightly leans Eagles but sees a field-goal difference, “the loudest Cowboys crowd… big rivalry game… a three-point game that's decided on the last possession.”
  • Stresses Philadelphia’s recent grueling schedule and emotional weariness.

• Landon [27:06]:

  • “I just think… the Cowboys have a little more momentum right now in a positive way.”

• Marcus [27:42]:

  • “This is one of the benefits of making the Quinnin Williams trade… gives some new energy to a team that really needs it.”

Key Timestamps

• Season stakes & Eagles vulnerability: 01:23–03:26
• Cowboys offense strategy vs Eagles defense: 04:05–10:17
• Eagles’ defensive stats and challenge: 10:17–12:43
• Cowboys defensive adjustments vs Eagles: 12:43–16:19
• Zone coverage on Hurts and Goddard threat: 19:49–21:06
• O-line injuries and defensive opportunities: 21:06–22:04
• Predictions and emotional factors: 24:23–28:14

Tone & Style

The podcast is sharp, conversational, and analytical—full of respect for both teams but confident in Dallas’ opportunity. The hosts crack jokes (“record breaking 70 yarder!”) and deliver candid takes without hyperbole, focusing on nuanced matchups and “energy” both in the locker room and in the stadium.

Bottom Line

Marcus and Landon see a real chance for the Cowboys to exploit a battered, emotionally strained Eagles squad—provided Dallas can stay balanced on offense, win up front, and frustrate Jalen Hurts with zone-heavy, disciplined defense. The episode ends with optimism, acknowledging how tight the margin truly is, and previewing a high-stakes NFC East showdown that could define the Cowboys’ 2025 season.