What happened: The Dallas Cowboys sit at 3-5 following consecutive losing campaigns of 7-10 and 7-9-1. Longtime NFL reporter Ed Werder publicly questioned the franchise's direction, challenging the front office's continued adherence to its current roster-building approach.

Why it matters: Dallas sits 13th in the NFC standings and remains on the periphery of the postseason picture at the midpoint of the season. With the NFL trade deadline scheduled for Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET, the front office faces an immediate decision on whether to buy, sell, or stand pat.

What to watch: The Cowboys have until the Nov. 10 trade deadline to determine whether to make roster adjustments before beginning the second half of the regular season.