Author: Landon Sparkman

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Landon has been writing for Gridironheroics.com since September 2022. He covers the Dallas Cowboys and offers fantasy football content. He is a teacher, a coach, and crazy for football. Follow him on Twitter @CoachSparkman36

The Dallas Cowboys are in familiar territory, though it is anything but comfy-cozy. Dallas fell 12-19 at the hands of the hated 49ers and all eyes on are number 4, per the usual.  Dak Prescott put up 206 yards with one touchdown and 2 interceptions.  He faced the number one defense in the NFL according to ProFootball Focus, but as we know, expectations are always different when it comes to Dallas. So this week the pundits and talking heads are all having the same debate. It is not about any of the four teams remaining in the playoffs because, well,…

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As we come down the stretch of the fantasy season, finding sleepers off the waiver wire can be the difference between victory and defeat. Injuries at this time of the year are common and most known commodities are already rostered.  If you are looking for an edge, you have come to the right place. WHAT IS A SLEEPER? In our context, a sleeper is a player who is rostered in less than 50 percent of leagues. That means that more likely than not, the player is available in your league right now. If you play in an open waiver system,…

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The Dallas Cowboys are coming off the bye week sitting pretty at 6-2, and Odell Beckham Jr. is still out there. The super bowl contenders stood pat at the trade deadline after trying to get a deal done for Brandin Cooks. As it often does, money got in the way and Dallas finds itself still looking to add a wide receiver. Jerry Jones made it clear that Odell Beckham Jr. is firmly on the Cowboys’ radar and the player himself has named the Cowboys as a possible destination. Would Odell Beckham really help the team get over the top, or…

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The Dallas Cowboys will be without starting running back Ezekiel Elliott for this week’s clash with the Bears. This is according to Jerry Jones courtesy of Clarence Hill Jr. on Twitter. Jerry told reporters “It had everything to do with how we’re doing this weekend with this bye coming up,” Jones said. “I’m not so sure we would’ve done it this way had we not had the bye.” Tony Pollard is the next man up and gets the lion’s share of the workload as the starting running back for the 5-2 Cowboys. WILL POLLARD SUCCEED AS THE STARTING RUNNING BACK?…

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The Cowboys have already made a trade for impact defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins. It appears they may not be done yet. The question is now “Could the Cowboys trade for a wide receiver? This should come as no surprise as the team has lacked production from the wide receiver position this season. When asked if the Cowboys should be considered a “buyer” before the November 1st trade deadline, owner Jerry Jones noted that if a Deion Sanders-like player came available that “I’ll grab the phone.” WILL THE COWBOYS TRADE FOR A WIDE RECEIVER? Here are the wide receivers who are linked…

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The Dallas Cowboys are trading a 6th-round pick for Johnathan Hankins and a 7th-round pick from the Las Vegas Raiders. For those of you who are familiar with the dealings of Stephen Jones, this comes as a surprise trade. The usually frugal executive vice president of the Dallas Cowboys typically plays it safe this time of year, opting to roll with the roster already assembled. This surprise trade perhaps signals there is something different about the 2022 version of America’s Team. The Trade Johnathan Hankins has a higher PFF grade than any other defensive lineman of the Cowboys not named…

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With league trade deadlines fast approaching, your favorite NFL team is looking to make league-winning moves in week 8, and so should you! As the 49ers and the Jets have decided, it is the time of the year to fix weaknesses and make a run for the playoffs. I have got the league-winning moves for you right here with the players you should be buying and a couple to sell in week 8.  Before we jump in, let us take a look back at the trade advice from last week and see how it turned out. Tom Brady was and…

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Christian McCaffrey has finally made it. He will now be playing for offensive mastermind Kyle Shanahan, who is a wizard when it comes to utilizing running backs. I’m here to tell you why you should shop Christian McCaffrey and take advantage of your smitten league-mates. The All-Pro goes from arguably the worst offense in football to one of the best. McCaffrey managers are taking victory laps as I type this. Let me begin by saying that I would shop Christian McCaffrey more actively if I have a losing record. You will likely be able to obtain multiple players who would…

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Bye weeks are upon us and weak rosters with only two or three reliable players are about to be exposed. It is never a bad time to see how you can improve your roster. You must look for players on your own roster who are overperforming, or maybe someone in your league has a soft spot for a particular player. Knowing your league is crucial in this game. Fantasy football trades are a catalyst in any successful season and you need to trade for these four players right now. Ezekiel Elliott This one seems doable since this player has been…

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The 4-1 Dallas Cowboys travel to Philly for a showdown with the Eagles under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football. The winner of the key matchups will have sole possession of the NFC East lead with a tie-breaker edge over the loser. The Cowboys find themselves in a tough spot heading into this showdown as they will be without 40 million-dollar quarterback Dak Prescott for a fifth-straight game. The Eagles come in at 5-0 and haven’t really been challenged at this point and are averaging 27 points per game. The Cowboys have given up exactly one touchdown per game…

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