Skip Bayless calls for execution of Cowboys players after Cardinals loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Skip Bayless expressed outrage over the Dallas Cowboys' performance during their recent loss to the Arizona Cardinals on November 5, 2026. During an appearance on ESPN's First Take, Bayless stated he wanted to 'execute' several players on the field following the team's dramatic collapse. His comments were in response to defensive tackle Quinnen Williams’ frequent mention of the need to 'execute' in a postgame interview. While Bayless’s remarks were intended to be facetious, they drew criticism, including from Williams, who called the statement 'extremely crazy.' The Cowboys now face the Indianapolis Colts, with discussions about their coaching and performance expected to continue in the lead-up to the game.
- •Skip Bayless criticized Cowboys players after their collapse against the Cardinals.
- •Bayless claimed he wanted to 'execute' players during the game.
- •Quinnen Williams focused on execution as a key to improving performance.
- •Williams responded negatively to Bayless's remarks on social media.
- •The Cowboys prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts next.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Skip Bayless ‘wanted to execute’ Cowboys players during collapse
"No Dallas Cowboys fan was happy about their collapse to the Arizona Cardinals, but Skip Bayless has to be the only one who wanted to execute players. Bayless returned to First Take for one of his monthly appearances alongside Stephen A. Smith Thursday morning. And when it came time to talk about the Cowboys, Bayless…
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