Episode Details

Welcome to EP. 2 of In the Shed, the dedicated Dallas Cowboys show from In the Building, presented by The Shedfather: https://www.theshedfather.com/

The Cowboys are 1-1 after two weeks, but Mike and Rudy still have plenty of questions about what this team actually is, especially on defense. Now Dallas heads to Rio de Janeiro to face the Baltimore Ravens, and neither guy loves the idea of playing a meaningful NFL game overseas.

The biggest concern is a Cowboys defense that still hasn't shown enough through two games. Dallas improved against Washington, but the guys point out that Jayden Daniels was causing problems before leaving the game. Now that same defense has to deal with Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and Baltimore, while Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense may have to carry an even bigger load.

Topics Covered:

• Cowboys head to Brazil for Ravens week
• Why Mike and Rudy dislike NFL international games
• Concerns about the playing surface in Rio de Janeiro
• Jerry Jones saying he's comfortable with the field conditions
• Cowboys enter Week 3 at 1-1
• What Dallas has actually proven through two games
• Ravens coming off a loss to New Orleans
• Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry present a massive challenge
• Baltimore's early-season penalties
• Cowboys defense improves from Week 1 but still has major questions
• Jayden Daniels' success before leaving the Washington game
• Why the Commanders win was so important
• Dallas' struggling pass rush
• Caleb Downs leading Dallas in several defensive categories discussed on the show
• Concerns about Downs playing in the slot
• Cowboys running game needs to help Dak Prescott
• Javonte Williams and the need to establish something on the ground
• Dak's strong start through two weeks
• Why Dallas needs to control the clock against Baltimore
• NFL injuries piling up around the league
• Keeping Dak healthy becomes a major priority
• Looking ahead to Houston after the Ravens game
• Pelón's weekly picks victory means Mike and Rudy owe him tacos
• The Shedfather's golf simulator is ready
• Possible future ITB visit to The Shedfather

Key Moments:

• Mike and Rudy unload on the NFL's international schedule and question why teams should have to travel overseas for regular-season games that directly affect the standings.
• The reported condition of the Rio playing surface becomes a major concern, especially with injuries already piling up across the NFL.
• After initially discussing the game as potentially winnable, Mike admits that the longer they break it down, the less comfortable he feels about Dallas' chances.
• The Cowboys defense is discussed as ranking 29th overall through two weeks, according to the numbers cited during the show.
• Caleb Downs gets credit for making plays, but the guys aren't thrilled that a player being used in the slot is leading Dallas in defensive categories they expected the front seven to control.
• Rudy points out that Dallas managed only 66 rushing yards against Washington, with Dak accounting for 26 of them. The running backs need to give the offense more against Baltimore.
• The formula for Dallas becomes clear: keep the ball, find some kind of running game, let Dak work with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and keep Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry standing on the sideline.
• Mike ultimately says his priorities in Brazil are seeing the defense improve and getting Dak Prescott out of the game healthy.
• The show ends with Pelón talking golf t