Excellent Intel: Cowboys-Ravens Week 13 dissection of 2 floundering franchises

One fanbase still holds Super Bowl aspirations, but are the Cowboys and Ravens in similar boats?

No blame shall be placed on Cowboys Nation if they are unaware that the Tuesday opponent is struggling almost as much as the road team. Yes, the Dallas Cowboys are going through a tough stretch, but so are their Week 13 opponents the Baltimore Ravens. While Dallas is on the outside looking… well, at the draft order, the Ravens are still on the precipice of a playoff opportunity.

Their deficiencies are masked by their overall record, but they are struggling mightily right now. To get the scoop on what is transpiring with the one of the two state teams that actually claims Maryland, we go in deep with Matthew Stevens, managing editor of Ravens Wire. His insight into the current condition of the club and the fan base is pretty intriguing.

Ravens plan to sign CB Pierre Desir

The Ravens plan to sign CB Pierre Desir after he passes through COVID-19 protocol.
Desir was cut by the Jets this season despite having three interceptions, including one pick-six.
He was originally a fourth-round pick by the Colts in 2014

The Ravens plan to sign CB Pierre Desir after he passes through COVID-19 protocol.
Desir was cut by the Jets this season despite having three interceptions, including one pick-six.
He was originally a fourth-round pick by the Colts in 2014

Ravens plan to sign CB Pierre Desir

The Ravens plan to sign CB Pierre Desir after he passes through COVID-19 protocol.
Desir was cut by the Jets this season despite having three interceptions, including one pick-six.
He was originally a fourth-round pick by the Colts in 2014

The Ravens plan to sign CB Pierre Desir after he passes through COVID-19 protocol.
Desir was cut by the Jets this season despite having three interceptions, including one pick-six.
He was originally a fourth-round pick by the Colts in 2014

Ravens CB Iman Marshall tests positive for COVID-19

Ravens CB Iman Marshall has tested positive for COVID-19.
Marshall has been on injured reserve since August after suffering a serious knee injury.
Marshall has not been in close contact with any Ravens players or staff members

Ravens CB Iman Marshall has tested positive for COVID-19.
Marshall has been on injured reserve since August after suffering a serious knee injury.
Marshall has not been in close contact with any Ravens players or staff members

Ravens CB Iman Marshall tests positive for COVID-19

Ravens CB Iman Marshall has tested positive for COVID-19.
Marshall has been on injured reserve since August after suffering a serious knee injury.
Marshall has not been in close contact with any Ravens players or staff members

Ravens CB Iman Marshall has tested positive for COVID-19.
Marshall has been on injured reserve since August after suffering a serious knee injury.
Marshall has not been in close contact with any Ravens players or staff members

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey says he tested positive for COVID-19

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey tweeted Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Humphrey played every defensive snap for the Ravens in their loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
The Ravens are scheduled to face the Colts in Week 9

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey tweeted Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Humphrey played every defensive snap for the Ravens in their loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
The Ravens are scheduled to face the Colts in Week 9

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey says he tested positive for COVID-19

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey tweeted Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Humphrey played every defensive snap for the Ravens in their loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
The Ravens are scheduled to face the Colts in Week 9

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey tweeted Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Humphrey played every defensive snap for the Ravens in their loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
The Ravens are scheduled to face the Colts in Week 9

Ravens sign OT Ronnie Stanley to 5-year extension

The Ravens have signed OT Ronnie Stanley to a 5-year extension worth up to $112.9 million.
The contract comes with $70.9 million in guarantees and keeps Stanley in Baltimore for the long term.
Stanley has started 51 games since being the 6th overall pick in 2016 and was a first-team All-Pro last year

The Ravens have signed OT Ronnie Stanley to a 5-year extension worth up to $112.9 million.
The contract comes with $70.9 million in guarantees and keeps Stanley in Baltimore for the long term.
Stanley has started 51 games since being the 6th overall pick in 2016 and was a first-team All-Pro last year

Ravens sign OT Ronnie Stanley to 5-year extension

The Ravens have signed OT Ronnie Stanley to a 5-year extension worth up to $112.9 million.
The contract comes with $70.9 million in guarantees and keeps Stanley in Baltimore for the long term.
Stanley has started 51 games since being the 6th overall pick in 2016 and was a first-team All-Pro last year

The Ravens have signed OT Ronnie Stanley to a 5-year extension worth up to $112.9 million.
The contract comes with $70.9 million in guarantees and keeps Stanley in Baltimore for the long term.
Stanley has started 51 games since being the 6th overall pick in 2016 and was a first-team All-Pro last year

Ravens acquire DE Yannick Ngakoue for two draft picks

The Ravens are acquiring DE Yannick Ngakoue from the Vikings in exchange for two draft picks.
According to Adam Schefter, Minnesota will get a 2021 third-round pick and 2022 conditional fifth-rounder from Baltimore.
The Vikings traded for Ngakoue this offseason but have now gotten back most of what they sent to Jacksonville

The Ravens are acquiring DE Yannick Ngakoue from the Vikings in exchange for two draft picks.
According to Adam Schefter, Minnesota will get a 2021 third-round pick and 2022 conditional fifth-rounder from Baltimore.
The Vikings traded for Ngakoue this offseason but have now gotten back most of what they sent to Jacksonville