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‘Cut your eyelids…’ – Mike Tomlin has brutal punishment idea after Cowboys’ terrible loss vs. Cardinals

Mike Tomlin tore apart the Dallas Cowboys following a terrible performance in Week 8. The Dallas Cowboys were handed a heartbreaking 33-30 OT defeat at…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:49 AM
‘Cut your eyelids…’ – Mike Tomlin has brutal punishment idea after Cowboys’ terrible loss vs. Cardinals
Key Things to Know
  • Mike Tomlin criticized the Dallas Cowboys' mentality, suggesting players 'cut your eyelids off' after calling them 'blinkers'.
  • The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 in overtime in Week 8.
  • The overtime loss dropped the Dallas Cowboys to a 3-5 record on the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NFL analyst Mike Tomlin strongly criticized the Dallas Cowboys' mentality following their 33-30 overtime defeat against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8. Tomlin called the players "blinkers" who failed to embrace crucial moments down the stretch, suggesting that anyone who blinks should cut their eyelids off to focus on making game-winning plays.

The defeat dropped the Cowboys to a 3-5 record for the season, prompting widespread criticism regarding their inability to close out tight contests. Tomlin expressed shock at the team's apparent lack of hunger and unity, noting that no individuals stepped forward to seize victory in the decisive moments of the game.

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