Chris Broussard· Jul 21, 2026
Broussard is picking the Cowboys to win the NFC, and believes LeBron James is headed to Cleveland.
“I'm picking the Cowboys to win the NFCs.”
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- Conference ChampionsDallas CowboysJul 21, 2026
Dallas Cowboys to reach the Super Bowl
“I'm picking the Cowboys to win the NFCs. It's in pencil, but it's getting it's half pin... I I got the Cowboys right now, NFCs.”
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