Can one Player REALLY be the Difference? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

It’s Friday, November 21st, and Norm Hitzges is just wondering if this might actually be the perfect time for the Cowboys to catch the Eagles. With All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson sidelined and the Philly offensive line suddenly mortal, Norm digs into just how much one lineman has meant to a franchise that’s gone 96–41 with him and 12–23 without him. He walks through the Eagles’ strange season: a defense that grew up faster than expected, an offense stuck in the mud, whispers about Jalen Hurts, and yet a ridiculous 51–14 record with Hurts under center since 2022. Then Norm turns his attention back home: the Cowboys sitting at 4-5-1, a brutal three-game gauntlet of Eagles, Chiefs, and Lions on deck, and Vegas setting the over/under for Dallas wins at just 6.5. Is there really a playoff run in there, or is this just another year of “maybe next time”? Along the way, you’ll hear from show partners Fluent Financial, Bob’s Steak & Chop House, and Full Moon Healing Balm, and get the full Norm treatment: perspective, numbers, and just enough optimism to keep you watching on Sunday. Chapters 00:00:00 – Can the Cowboys Beat the Eagles? 00:00:19 – A Word from Fluent Financial 00:01:23 – The Lane Johnson Injury and Why It Matters 00:02:10 – Eagles With Lane vs. Without Lane 00:03:11 – Eagles’ Record, Schedule, and a Tough Nut to Crack 00:04:04 – The Plan vs. Reality: Veteran Offense, Baby Defense 00:04:47 – AJ Brown, Jalen Hurts, and Locker Room Whispers 00:05:46 – A 51–14 Quarterback and an Offense That Still Struggles 00:06:59 – Defense, Turnovers, and Why This Week Favors Dallas 00:07:46 – Bob’s Steak & Chop House Spot 00:08:28 – Full Moon Healing Balm and Norm’s Battle with Blotches 00:09:53 – Cowboys at 4–5–1 and a Brutal Remaining Schedule 00:10:41 – Vegas Win Total: Only 6.5 for Dallas 00:11:34 – Sponsor Thanks and Closing Thoughts from Norm and Mary 00:12:37 – Stolen Water Media Sign-Off