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For the first time since Week 2, the Dallas Cowboys finally reminded everyone why they’re still one of the NFL’s most dangerous teams. Their 37–22 win over the New York Jets wasn’t just dominant — it was explosive.
But while Dak Prescott, Javonte Williams, and Jake Ferguson lit up the scoreboard, it was Trevon Diggs’ temper that stole the headlines.
A Win Overshadowed by a Swing
With just under 14 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the game was practically over. The Cowboys were up big, the Jets’ offense was fading fast, and the energy in AT&T Stadium was electric.
Then came the moment that changed the postgame narrative.
On what seemed like a harmless play, Jets receiver Arian Smith and Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs got tangled up off the ball. Words were exchanged, tempers flared — and Smith threw a headbutt.
Diggs, never one to back down, responded with a swing. The refs caught it immediately.
The flag flew, and Diggs was hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
While it didn’t change the outcome of the game, it might just change Diggs’ week.
The NFL Doesn’t Play Around
The NFL’s disciplinary office has been cracking down hard on player conduct this season, and fines for “striking, kicking, tripping, or kneeing” can cost players up to $17,968 for repeat offenses.
And Diggs isn’t new to that list — he’s already been fined three times in his career, including nearly $17,000 last season for a “leg whip” tackle.
If the league reviews the tape (and they always do), Diggs could be getting an unwanted email from the league office before the Cowboys’ next matchup.
Cowboys Rolling, But Distractions Linger
On the field, Dallas was nearly flawless.
Prescott threw four touchdowns, Ferguson caught two, and Williams dominated on the ground with 135 yards and two scores. The defense kept Justin Fields in check until garbage time.
Still, moments like Diggs’ outburst are exactly what coaches hate to see — unnecessary penalties that invite extra scrutiny and shift the focus away from a big win.
The Cowboys are back in the win column, but Diggs might soon be lighter in the wallet.
Final Thought
Trevon Diggs is one of the league’s most electric defenders — and one of its most emotional. Fans love his fire, but the NFL’s rulebook doesn’t.
A fine seems almost certain, but if Diggs can channel that same intensity back into his play, the Cowboys’ defense will keep striking fear into every offense they face.
For now, though, the question remains:
How much will that one swing cost him?