In this episode of Play by Play with Jesse Coleman, we take a deep breath and reflect after a heartbreaking week for the Dallas Cowboys family. Following the tragic death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, the team and its fans were forced to reset — both emotionally and mentally — during the bye week.

With a record of 3 wins, 5 losses, and a tie against the Packers, playoff hopes are fading fast. But before the trade deadline, the Cowboys made two major moves, acquiring defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the Jets and linebacker Logan Wilson from the Bengals — a clear effort to strengthen a defense that’s struggled all season.

Are these moves too little, too late, or a glimpse of a stronger 2026 squad? Jesse breaks down the impact of the tragedy, the state of the locker room, and what the future might hold for America’s Team.

🎙️ Play by Play with Jesse Coleman — honest talk, real emotion, and the heartbeat of the game.

Jesse Coleman breaks down the Dallas Cowboys’ statement 44-22 divisional win over the Washington Commanders! The Cowboys’ offense continued to roll, but the big question is: did the defense finally find its groove? Jesse dives deep into the film and the stats to answer the question everyone is asking. In This Episode: • Dak’s Masterclass: Dak Prescott is on a historic hot streak!

We examine his incredible 3-TD, 130.4 Passer Rating performance and the dynamic connection with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.

• Dominant Duo: CeeDee Lamb’s return from injury was huge, but is the real story the emergence of Javonte Williams and the commitment to the running game? We break down the ground attack’s 152-yard day.

• The Pick-Six and Pressure: The defense looked aggressive and forced critical turnovers, including DaRon Bland’s momentum-changing pick-six. Did Dan Quinn’s defense turn a corner, or was this a one-week blip against an injured Commanders QB?

• Look Ahead: With a crucial road trip to face the Denver Broncos next, what adjustments must the Cowboys make to carry this momentum forward and solidify their place in the NFC East race? Tune in for the detailed analysis and Jesse’s honest takeaways on a decisive Cowboys victory!

You’re talking about Natasha Howard? And you talking about Toledo, Ohio? And you talking about respect and recognition?! Let me tell you something, and I’m gonna be loud and clear, because this is an OUTRAGE! An absolute, unadulterated, head-scratching, jaw-dropping OUTRAGE!
We are sitting here, in the year of our Lord, 2025! And Natasha Howard, a woman who has cemented her legacy as one of the greatest to EVER step foot on a basketball court, is still waiting for her hometown to truly acknowledge her! It’s like asking a five-star chef to cook a gourmet meal and then serving it on a paper plate! 

IT MAKES NO SENSE!
The Receipts Are IN!
Let’s just look at the resume, shall we? Because the proof, my friends, is in the pudding! This isn’t some hypothetical discussion! This isn’t a “what if”! This is cold, hard, undisputed fact!

• THREE-TIME WNBA CHAMPION! That’s not one, not two, but three rings! You hear me? Three! That immediately puts her in the conversation with legends, past and present!
• TWO-TIME WNBA ALL-STAR! She’s been recognized by her peers and the fans as one of the elite talents in the league, not just once, but twice!
• TWO-TIME ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM! She’s not just an offensive threat; she’s a lockdown defender, a brick wall, a nightmare for opposing players!
• 2018 WNBA MOST IMPROVED PLAYER! She put in the work, she evolved her game, she took it to another level! That takes dedication, folks!
• 2023 AND 2024 EUROLEAGUE CHAMPION! You hear that? That’s international dominance! She’s taking her talents across oceans and conquering the world! Winning back-to-back championships in Europe! That is unparalleled!
• And as if that weren’t enough, just this year, 2025, she just led her team to the COMMISSIONER’S CUP CHAMPIONSHIP AND WAS NAMED THE MVP! The MVP, people! She is still performing at an ELITE, championship-caliber level!

She’s got a trophy case that probably needs its own zip code! Championships, individual accolades, domestic, international – she has done it ALL!
Everybody ELSE Gets It! Why Not Toledo?!
The WNBA gets it! They give her her flowers, they recognize her greatness! The fans, from Seattle to New York, from Dallas to Indiana, they see the brilliance of Natasha Howard! Even her own people, the passionate basketball fans right there in Toledo, they understand what they have in their midst! And let me tell you something, when a bona fide Toledo sports icon like Jim Jackson — a man who has seen his share of greatness, a man who knows what it takes to perform at the highest level — when he steps up and gives Natasha Howard her proper due, you know it’s legitimate! He’s not just casually mentioning her; he’s giving her HER FLOWERS!

But then you look at the City of Toledo, the actual government, the powers that be, and it’s like they’re living under a rock! A giant, oblivious rock! We’re not just talking about a little plaque, folks! We’re not talking about some ceremonial street naming, although, again, that’s the absolute bare minimum! That is a drop in the bucket compared to what this woman has accomplished!

No! We’re talking about recognizing her for what she unequivocally is: THE MOST DECORATED SPORTS ATHLETE IN TOLEDO HISTORY!

You search the records! You look at the resumes! Who else from the Glass City has accumulated this kind of hardware, this kind of sustained excellence, this kind of championship pedigree across multiple levels of professional basketball? Nobody! Not one single soul!

So, I’m calling you out, Toledo! It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee! It’s time to acknowledge the true greatness that has emerged from your very own streets! Natasha Howard isn’t just a great athlete from Toledo; she’s the greatest! And it’s time you act like it! She deserves nothing less! Now, do something about it!