The Dallas Cowboys‘ offense has been something else this season. Dak Prescott has turned the offense into one of the most electrifying and well-oiled machines in the entire NFL. Right now, they are sitting 1st on the podium in total offense with 390.6 yards per game, averaging 31.7 points per game, which puts them second in the league, just behind the Indianapolis Colts. But perhaps they could do with better discipline going into Week 8.

The Cowboys just got hit with three penalties. George Pickens was fined $11,593 for taunting, and Javonte Williams was charged $16,830 for unnecessary roughness after using his helmet in the game against the Washington Commanders. And on top of it, center Brock Hoffman was also slapped with a fine of $6,111 for taunting.

Add to these the $23,186 fine safety Donovan Wilson received for use of the helmet like Williams, and you’ve got yourself a total of $57,720 in fines. What’s more? It’s not like this is the first time these players have had to part with cash because of disciplinary issues.

Back in Week 2 against the Giants, George Pickens got slapped with two separate fines of $14,491 for unsportsmanlike conduct after celebrating a touchdown with CeeDee Lamb using the “finger-gun” gesture. Meanwhile, in January, Javonte Williams got charged with $45,020 as a Denver Broncos player in the AFC Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills for a helmet hit.

Donovan Wilson has had his share, too. He got fined $16,883 for a hip-drop tackle against the Bengals in Week 14 of the 2024 season. Before this, he was fined $11,255 for a late hit against the Pittsburgh Steelers. As for Hoffman, he had to part with $5,472 for unsportsmanlike conduct against Washington this past January.

And while the young center’s list of fines isn’t nearly as long as the others, he will still have to be on his best behavior against the Broncos, considering the responsibility he’ll have to bear in the absence of his fellow center.

Tough break for the Cowboys’ offense

Starting center Cooper Beebe, who inked a four-year $5.9 million deal last year, has been officially ruled out of Week 8. He’s still working his way back from the right foot ankle injury that he sustained in Week 2. The team is clearly not rushing him back too soon.

“C Cooper Beebe, who is on the Reserve/Designated for Return list and was listed as questionable on Friday’s game status report, will remain on the Reserve/DFR list and has been ruled out for the game,” The Dallas Cowboys Public Relations posted on X.  “Additionally, S Juanyeh Thomas (migraine), who was listed as questionable on Friday’s game status report, will not be traveling with the team to Denver and is now ruled out.”

“Cooper Beebe’s return will take another week with a source saying the center will not be activated off injured reserve for Sunday’s game at Denver,” Todd Archer of ESPN wrote on X. “Brock Hoffman continues as the starter.” This week’s matchup will be a real test for the Cowboys’ offense as the Broncos come with the top-tier defense in EPA. Prescott has been impressive lately, but averages 5 sacks per game, and Dallas can’t rely on him alone. And that’s where Hoffman’s role becomes massive.

With Beebe still sidelined, this might be Hoffman’s last start before the rookie returns. The team is counting on him to hold the line and open lanes for the run game.