
A senior NFL correspondent at EssentiallySports, Mike Fisher is an award-winning journalist and one of the most established voices in Dallas sports media. Known widely as "Fish," he has covered the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL since 1990, reporting across radio, television, and digital platforms. Over his 36-year career, Mike has been a trusted Cowboys insider for 105.3 The Fan and has covered 22 Super Bowls. He is also the publisher of CowboysCountry.com and DallasBasketball.com, blending in-depth reporting with insider access to the Cowboys and Mavericks. A former FOX Sports Southwest Mavericks TV analyst, Mike has authored two best-selling books on the Cowboys, featuring forewords by Jerry Jones and Troy Aikman. He holds a degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Northern Colorado.
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Lions vs Cowboys on Thursday: 10 Observations From Detroit’s 44-30 Win
The Dallas Cowboys fold in a loss against the Lions; Here are my 10 key observations on their failure on Thursday Night Football.

Chiefs-Cowboys on Thanksgiving: 5 Things We Learned From Dallas’ 31-28 Win
Suddenly, over the course of just 12 days, Dallas has won back-to-back-to-back games, a Cowboys accomplishment capped by Thanksgiving Thursday’s 31-28 upset of the visiting Kansas City Chiefs here at AT&T Stadium.

Cowboys’ 10 Keys to Take Down the Chiefs: An In-Depth Look at Thanksgiving Game Plan
Now comes the 2nd half of Dallas “Turkey Sandwich'' as Thanksgiving brings here to AT&T Stadium the Chiefs and what I’m predicting will be the highest-TV-ratings NFL regular-season game of all time.

Jerry Jones’ Deadline Bet Pays Off: Inside How Trade for Quinnen Williams Is Transforming Dallas Defense
When his front office traded for Jets' star DT Quinnen Williams, Jones hoped Dallas’ Week 11 game on “MNF” would bring an immediate return.

Brian Schottenheimer Reveals Why Cowboys Have the Ability to Shock Eagles, Chiefs & Lions
The Cowboys can envision themselves in the NFL playoffs? “Why not?’’ as Dak Prescott told us when asked if his team can accomplish something “special.''

Exclusive: Giants Legend Carl Banks & Biographer Gary Myers Take Clear Stance on Bill Belichick’s Potential Return to New York
In our NFL exclusive, the idea of Bill Belichick making his 'dream move' back to NY is analyzed by two Giants experts.

How Jerry Jones Can Create $100 Million in 2026 Cap Space For Cowboys in 7 Simple Steps
Do the math: Seven easy Cowboys moves would offer a total of $110.1 million in cap room for 2026, allowing Jerry Jones' team to do most anything in terms of shopping.

Cowboys 4-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft After Trade Deadline: Texas Tech EDGE, Tennessee CB Among Picks
The Cowboys' draft positions are subject to change depending on how 3-5-1 Dallas finishes. But for now, let's mock the top three slots.

Is Aaron Rodgers vs. Justin Herbert A ‘Torch-Passing Moment’? Previewing Steelers at Chargers
A passing of the QB torch? Before Justin Herbert of the Chargers can "be'' Aaron Rodgers, he probably has to beat Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers.

Mike Fisher’s NFL Midseason Award Predictions: Close Races And A Super Bowl Winner That Finally Finishes the Job
We've arrived quickly to the midway point of the 2025 NFL regular season is upon us, meaning its time for award predictions that take us from MVP all the way to the Super Bowl.

Cowboys Mourn Marshawn Kneeland’s Tragic Death: How Do You Explain the Inexplicable?
The Dallas Cowboys' DE Marshawn Kneeland, is dead at the age of 24, with officials saying Thursday that the tragedy is the result of suicide.

NFL Trade Deadline Top 10 Winners and Losers: Where Do the Quinnen Williams–Cowboys & Sauce Gardner–Colts Trades Rank?
The 2025 NFL trade deadline is in the books with some blockbuster deals going down. EssentiallySports ranks the biggest winners and losers.


