# Sam Howell Impresses, QB2 Battle BACK ON? | Cowboys vs Saints Reaction

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Podcast: [DLLS Dallas Cowboys Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dlls-dallas-cowboys-podcast-7398516)
Published: 2026-08-29T04:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

eff Cavanaugh and Kevin Gray react to the Dallas Cowboys’ final preseason game against the New Orleans Saints! The QB2 battle looked finished… until Sam Howell had something to say. Howell turned in a great performance, so what does it mean for the Cowboys' backup quarterback decision? Plus, Jordan Hudson made play after play—but could he be headed back to college (yes that’s a weird question)? Who helped their chances to make the 53-man roster, who hurt themselves, and what did the Cowboys’ actives and inactives tell us about the roster decisions already being made? **🏈 Is the QB2 battle REALLY over?** **👀 Sam Howell makes his case** **🔥 Jordan Hudson shines** **📋 Who helped or hurt their roster chances?** **🤔 What the actives/inactives reveal about the 53-man roster**

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