Are the Cowboys Actually Dangerous Now? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

It’s the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Norm is full of turkey, family time, and—for the first time in a while—something that resembles Cowboys optimism. After an electric win over Kansas City, Norm breaks down why Dallas suddenly looks like a postseason threat… if they can claw their way into the playoffs. From third-down brilliance and wide-receiver chaos to a surprisingly clean game from Dak and a breakout performance from late-round and undrafted players, Norm digs into what made this win different. He also highlights the “no-name Cowboys” stepping up in a big way and why personnel man Will McClay deserves a thank-you note and maybe a medal. With the Lions, Seahawks, 49ers and Packers still looming, Dallas needs help—but for now, fans can allow themselves just a little hope.

Chapters:

00:00 – Wondering if the Cowboys are actually playoff dangerous

00:18 – Sponsor Break: Fluent Financial

01:21 – Thanksgiving, family, and a wild football game

01:58 – Why that win felt different

02:36 – Third-down efficiency: the hidden game-winner

03:25 – Pickens + Lamb: coverage nightmare

04:12 – Penalties, penalties, penalties (looking at you, Kansas City)

04:58 – Offensive line dominance & zero sacks on Dak

05:58 – Mahomes threw four touchdowns and still lost

06:48 – The playoff picture: hope… but math

07:36 – Can Dallas close the gap on Detroit, Seattle, San Francisco, and Green Bay?

08:00 – Sponsor Break: Bob’s Steak & Chop House

08:43 – Full Moon Healing Bombs

09:18 – Trade deadline difference makers

09:59 – The unsung heroes: overlooked players making real contributions

10:46 – Nate Thomas steps up at left tackle

11:36 – Ryan Flournoy, Rodney Stewart, and Malik Davis proving their value

12:19 – Developing a two-back system

13:09 – Special teams standouts & blocking tight ends

13:54 – Hidden roster wins and the Will McClay effect

14:54 – Sponsor Break

15:16 – Subscribe, share, repeat

15:30 – Norm (and Mary) sign off—and keep wondering

15:57 – Production credit: Stolen Water Media