Hour 2: How Critical is Sunday's Game for the Cowboys?

The Cowboys' Week 2 game is important because the franchise is susceptible to psychological warfare, and a loss to Washington would be problematic psychologically.

This is a critical game for the Cowboys, and how they perform defensively is as important as getting a win.

It is a must-win for either team if they want to make the playoffs, as only one team since 1996 has started 0-2 in its division and made the playoffs.

If the Cowboys don't make the playoffs, it would be a disaster of epic proportions from which they won't recover in Jerry Jones' lifetime.

He is very concerned that Burrow's injuries are making him worry dramatically and hopes his career doesn't become one cheated by injury.

People are asking if Burrow has been working on his physical conditioning, given his history of injuries and his role in demanding teammate contracts.

Burrow is one of the few quarterbacks whose health makes his team a contender, so every hit forces a breath-holding moment due to past injuries.

The pressure is on Ole Miss because they won 13 games last year and return two Heisman candidates, while LSU only won seven.

Kiffin is trying to get his players to relax and keep the main thing the main thing, ignoring the peripheral attention on his return. If LSU loses, there will be no negative ramifications from Louisiana because everyone is behind Kiffin and believes in his vision.

If Ole Miss gets boat-raced, it will be a devastating blow for the program that proves Kiffin made the right decision to leave.

Roster-wise, LSU has a better team and the best defense he has seen, though Ole Miss has the best player in Jaxson Dart. He is concerned about Ole Miss's defense, specifically the secondary giving up explosives and missing tackles against Louisville.

Michigan's performance against Oklahoma speaks volumes about their locker room and their ability to bounce back from the Western Michigan controversy.

Michigan went a long way toward resurrecting its reputation by handling business against Oklahoma the week after needing a Hail Mary to beat a MAC school.

If the Cowboys don't reach the NFC Championship Game, he will give up his locks and let Stephen A. Smith cut them.

He would love to see Irvin with a fresh fade but also wants the Cowboys to go to the NFC Championship.

He is looking forward to the opportunity to cut Irvin's hair if the Cowboys fail to reach the championship game.

The Jets will beat the Packers because their offensive line is strong and stout.

The Cowboys will bounce back defensively, playing faster and knowing their assignments against the Commanders.

Trevor Lawrence will continue his ascension into the elite quarterback conversation by playing at a high level.