Howdy, sports fans, and welcome to "Dudes Missing The Mark" the most entertaining and offbeat sports podcast in the heart of Texas! Join Cody Clifton, Jay Darmstadt and Mark Howell for witty banter, and passionate discussions about the Mavericks, Rangers, Cowboys, and all the other teams in the MLB, NFL, and NBA. Expect spirited debates, playful rivalries, and the occasional wild prediction that may or may not miss the mark entirely.
Six weeks into the NFL season, it's time to revisit the crew's annual QB Wins Draft. Who made the smartest picks, who's already regretting their decisions, and who has the best chance to win it all?
The guys break down Brock Purdy's impressive start, the Cowboys' continued struggles, Bo Nix and the Broncos' offensive problems, and whether the 49ers and Rams are legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
Plus, NFL Week 6's wildest stats, quarterback surprises, injuries shaking up the standings, and an early look at the World Series. From Josh Allen and Drake Maye to Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert, the crew debates which quarterbacks are delivering and which are letting their teams down.
15 Oct 2026
NFL Week 5: Cowboys Collapse, 49ers Roll and Coaching Blunders
NFL Week 5 was a masterclass in questionable coaching decisions. The crew breaks down the Cowboys' frustrating loss to the Buccaneers, Dak Prescott's struggles, and whether Dallas has a bigger coaching problem than anyone wants to admit.
The guys debate whether the undefeated 49ers are the NFC's best team, Josh Allen's incredible performance against the Rams, and whether Buffalo and Los Angeles just gave us a Super Bowl preview.
Plus, Nick Sirianni's questionable decisions, the Jaguars' dramatic finish in London, Kyler Murray and the Vikings making noise, and the Commanders finding another way to blow a game. From Brock Purdy's MVP case to the Raiders' uncertain future, the crew tackles the biggest winners, losers, and coaching disasters of Week 5.
Four weeks into the NFL season, it's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders. The crew revisits its preseason NFL power rankings, debates which teams deserve to move up or down, and reacts to the Rams' comeback against the Eagles.
The guys break down the Cowboys and Chiefs falling in the rankings, the Vikings' questionable 4-0 start, Brock Purdy's MVP case, and whether the Raiders, Bears, and Jaguars are legitimate playoff threats.
Plus, C.J. Stroud and the Texans fall to 0-4, the Dolphins and Jets look toward the NFL Draft, and several preseason Super Bowl favorites face serious questions. Who's actually built to contend, and who's been fooling everyone?
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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