Biggest reason for Cowboys’ demise? Defense should be front and center
11 months, 1 week ago

Biggest reason for Cowboys’ demise? Defense should be front and center

New York Times  

After a seismic atrocity like Sunday night, the blowtorches come out swiftly. He was on the road against a top-10 team in points allowed per game, led by Micah Parsons, who set a career high in sacks and isn’t afraid to tell anybody how special he is, and throwing against DaRon Bland, who led the NFL in interceptions this season. The Cowboys’ defense stymied Jones on the first play and sacked Love on the second to seemingly set up a third-and-12. 📺: #GBvsDAL on FOX 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Ut3BRhC2CE pic.twitter.com/zCy7tcWxQ6 — NFL January 14, 2024 This came right after the Cowboys allowed Jones to prance into the end zone nearly untouched for his third touchdown of the game on the Packers’ previous drive. Special teams isn’t off the hook either, from a terrible fair-catch interference penalty by Sam Williams on the Cowboys’ first punt of the game, a missed extra point by Brandon Aubrey and some questionable decisions by KaVontae Turpin to bring the ball out of the end zone on kickoff returns.

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Cowboys Today: After months of challenges, Dallas’ defense finally getting healthy
3 weeks ago

Cowboys Today: After months of challenges, Dallas’ defense finally getting healthy

New York Times  

The Dallas Cowboys’ regular-season matchup against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium was an easy target for jokes. GO DEEPER Rico Dowdle gets first 100-yard game in Cowboys' win, plus 6 more important performances The point is, the quality of football in the Cooper Rush vs. Drew Lock duel wasn’t exactly showcase-worthy. They could be 4-6, we would take …

Cowboys put focus on health as hope grows for improbable rally to playoff contention
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cowboys put focus on health as hope grows for improbable rally to playoff contention

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — With a mini-bye plus a day, the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to get a little healthier, though they know any improbable rally to playoff contention will have to be without star quarterback Dak Prescott. A defense that has looked much more dynamic since star pass rusher Micah Parsons’ return from an ankle injury might get defensive …

Overshown’s flashy pick-6 boosts Cowboys in Thanksgiving win over Giants
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Overshown’s flashy pick-6 boosts Cowboys in Thanksgiving win over Giants

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — DeMarvion Overshown wasn’t sure he could run down the pass he tipped and turn it into an interception for a touchdown. Overshown’s dynamic pick-6 from 23 yards put Dallas in front for good, Rico Dowdle ran for a score in his first career 100-yard game and the Cowboys held on for a 27-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over …

Believe it or not, Cowboys might have hope yet after chaotic win at Washington
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Believe it or not, Cowboys might have hope yet after chaotic win at Washington

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — A rare win as a double-digit underdog came just in time to let the Dallas Cowboys believe their playoff hopes aren’t completely gone in 2024. Cooper Rush probably will need three more victories in a row filling in for the injured Dak Prescott for any postseason talk to be realistic. Dallas will have to remember it did …

Home is where the heartache is for the Cowboys, but the road might not bring much relief
1 month ago

Home is where the heartache is for the Cowboys, but the road might not bring much relief

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott isn’t coming back this season, and the Dallas Cowboys finished their latest home loss without three of their five starting offensive linemen or their top tight end. Instead, it’s looking a lot like 1989, the year owner Jerry Jones bought the team and the Cowboys didn’t win a home game. “We had so much success …

Cowboys fall at home again after piece of roof comes down before loss to Texans
1 month ago

Cowboys fall at home again after piece of roof comes down before loss to Texans

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Things were literally falling from the sky even before the Dallas Cowboys lost yet another home game. Dallas is 0-5 at home for the first time since 1989, the first season Jerry Jones owned the Cowboys when they were 1-15 while not winning any of their eight games game at old Texas Stadium. Franchise quarterback Dak Prescott, …

At 3-7, Cowboys faced with being ‘realistic’ and coming to terms that 2024 season is over
1 month ago

At 3-7, Cowboys faced with being ‘realistic’ and coming to terms that 2024 season is over

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — On the first play Monday night at AT&T Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys’ defense gave up an apparent 77-yard touchdown. 📺: #HOUvsDAL on ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/XoOP2tepIG — NFL November 19, 2024 Instead of dropping interceptions and gifting first downs, the Texans brought the hammer down on the Cowboys’ season, 34-10. — had stuck the dagger …

Cowboys took points away, never scored again: Key plays, decisions in fifth consecutive loss
1 month ago

Cowboys took points away, never scored again: Key plays, decisions in fifth consecutive loss

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Entering Monday night, there hadn’t been a Dallas Cowboys home game this year that was close entering the fourth quarter. But with 4:21 left in the third quarter Monday night, Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey drilled a 64-yard field goal that would’ve been good from 70, pulling Dallas to within 20-13 of the Houston Texans. “I don’t sit …

Cowboys’ WR misses catch, blames sun, calls for stadium curtains
1 month, 1 week ago

Cowboys’ WR misses catch, blames sun, calls for stadium curtains

CNN  

CNN — It wasn’t just the Dallas Cowboys’ blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles that made headlines on Sunday. Cowboys’ wide receiver Ceedee Lamb voiced support for curtains to be put up at the Cowboys’ home stadium - AT&T Stadium - to prevent sun glare from affecting play on the field. While speaking to reporters after the game, Lamb said …

Dak Prescott’s injury hurts Cowboys, but they are forced to confront tougher reality
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dak Prescott’s injury hurts Cowboys, but they are forced to confront tougher reality

New York Times  

With quarterback Dak Prescott suffering a hamstring injury in the 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, hopes for the remainder of this season got even worse for the already struggling Dallas Cowboys. As we broke down last week, there’s a legitimate argument to be made that the 2022 Cowboys were the best team of McCarthy era. GO DEEPER …

Noise around Cowboys isn’t getting any quieter after another loss to 49ers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Noise around Cowboys isn’t getting any quieter after another loss to 49ers

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — There is nothing about the Dallas Cowboys that is silent or stealth, and on a Sunday night when America’s Team nearly snuck up on and stole a game from the San Francisco 49ers, its stay at Levi’s Stadium both began and ended with a bang. “Well, let me tell you something — it works.” Hours later, …

Dak Prescott’s mistakes took center stage in a game Cowboys needed his best
2 months, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott’s mistakes took center stage in a game Cowboys needed his best

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — If there was any chance for the Dallas Cowboys to defeat the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Dak Prescott had to be at the center of it. Red zone woes vs. Lions DRIVE YARD LINE RESULT 1st quarter 16 Field goal 1st quarter 7 Interception 4th quarter* 5 Interception * Cooper Rush was in at QB for this …

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ‘not considering’ coaching change after Week 6 blowout loss
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ‘not considering’ coaching change after Week 6 blowout loss

New York Times  

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called Sunday’ 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions “very concerning.” That doesn’t mean he’s ready to discuss major changes, though. He responded, “I’m not considering that.” When asked earlier about personnel and coaching changes, Jones said, “I’m not ready to talk about changes right now.” Jones has traditionally not fired coaches during the season with …

Cowboys don’t look close to being one of NFC’s top teams in ugly loss to Lions
2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys don’t look close to being one of NFC’s top teams in ugly loss to Lions

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Concerning, humbling, stunning, shocking. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones used some variation of each as he answered questions outside of the team’s locker room following a 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones just called today’s 47-9 loss to the Lions “very concerning” and “very humbling.” “This was a shocker.” pic.twitter.com/1A9nF6BCbt — …

The Cowboys’ run game showed signs of life — they need Rico Dowdle to keep building
2 months, 1 week ago

The Cowboys’ run game showed signs of life — they need Rico Dowdle to keep building

New York Times  

Through the first four weeks of the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys’ running backs were an easy target for ridicule. If the Cowboys averaged 109 yards per game, it would be good enough for 20th in the league and the 3.5 yards per carry — the actual Cowboys’ season average — lands them at 31st in the NFL. So, when …

What I’m seeing from the Dallas Cowboys: Replacing 2 injured standouts won’t be easy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What I’m seeing from the Dallas Cowboys: Replacing 2 injured standouts won’t be easy

New York Times  

Around The Star in Frisco, Texas, “September Football” is spoken like an entity all on its own. humbling.” Parsons hasn’t ruled himself out from playing Sunday but the Cowboys’ training staff told him “you’re probably not going to be able to go” in Pittsburgh. In Bland’s absence, the Cowboys initially turned to rookie fifth-round pick Caelen Carson as the outside …

Cowboys’ defense needs to find a happy medium after wildly different showings in the first 2 weeks
3 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys’ defense needs to find a happy medium after wildly different showings in the first 2 weeks

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas defense was as bad in a Week 2 blowout loss at home to New Orleans as it was good in a season-opening victory at Cleveland. “Everyone didn’t play to 100%,” the star pass rusher said after the Saints scored touchdowns on their first six possessions in a 44-19 victory Sunday. What’s working K Brandon Aubrey …

The Cowboys aren’t chasing Philly anymore in the NFC East. Their fate is finally in their hands
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Cowboys aren’t chasing Philly anymore in the NFC East. Their fate is finally in their hands

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Jayron Kearse and the Dallas Cowboys chased Philadelphia for two months in the NFC East, needing help to take the division title from the Eagles. If Dallas wins at last-place Washington on Sunday, the Cowboys keep Philadelphia from becoming the first repeat winner in the NFC East since the Eagles won four in a row from 2001-04. …

Cowboys feel playoff-tested after strange win over Lions that followed pair of road losses
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys feel playoff-tested after strange win over Lions that followed pair of road losses

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys didn’t have it easy in finishing off their first 8-0 home season in 42 years. Because of Philadelphia’s loss to Arizona on Sunday, the Cowboys have the inside track to the NFC East title, which would mean at least one playoff game at home. “But I do think being on the road the last …

James Cook, Bills steamroll Cowboys to remain firmly in playoff race; Dallas still clinches berth
1 year ago

James Cook, Bills steamroll Cowboys to remain firmly in playoff race; Dallas still clinches berth

New York Times  

By Tim Graham, Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Joe Buscaglia The Buffalo Bills remained firmly in the playoff hunt with a 31-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. — Tim Graham, Bills senior writer GO DEEPER Why it feels like 2021 again for the Bills after Sunday's win over Cowboys Bills’ best win in 2023 The Bills served up …

Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey help Cowboys pull even with Eagles in NFC East with 33-13 victory
1 year ago

Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey help Cowboys pull even with Eagles in NFC East with 33-13 victory

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy was nervous for an NFC East showdown with Philadelphia after the Dallas coach missed two days during the week after an emergency appendectomy. Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Brandon Aubrey made four field goals to start his career a record 30 for 30, and the Cowboys pulled even in the division with their 15th …

What we learned in NFL Week 14: The Cowboys make a statement, frustrations bubbling over in K.C. and more
1 year ago

What we learned in NFL Week 14: The Cowboys make a statement, frustrations bubbling over in K.C. and more

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. Bills It might be time to start taking the Dallas Cowboys seriously as Super Bowl contenders. Dallas didn’t have a signature win, not yet at least, that told you the Cowboys were ready to do something different come January — and make a playoff run. NFC playoff picture Team Overall 1 49ers …

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott bolsters MVP case with 3 TDs in thrilling win over Seahawks
1 year ago

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott bolsters MVP case with 3 TDs in thrilling win over Seahawks

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. Bills By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Michael-Shawn Dugar Dak Prescott threw for nearly 300 yards and three scores as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 41-35 Thursday night at AT&T Stadium. — Jon Machota, Cowboys beat writer Dallas offense clicking The Cowboys offense was borderline unstoppable on Thursday, with Dallas …

Five reasons (beyond the obvious) Cowboys trending up: DBs coach, Dan Quinn and Osa
1 year ago

Five reasons (beyond the obvious) Cowboys trending up: DBs coach, Dan Quinn and Osa

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football Since the Dallas Cowboys got blown out by the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 8, they’ve put together an encouraging set of performances. None of the five Cowboys’ wins since that loss have come against teams that would be in the playoffs if the …

Cowboys take 12-game home winning streak into 11th Thanksgiving meeting with Washington
1 year, 1 month ago

Cowboys take 12-game home winning streak into 11th Thanksgiving meeting with Washington

News 18  

WASHINGTON at DALLAS Thursday, 4:30 p.m. EST, CBS BETTING LINE: Cowboys by 10 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. … Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb and RT Terence Steele are new to the injury report with ankle issues, but both were full participants in the only session of the week resembling a complete practice Tuesday. … Commanders QB Sam Howell threw three …

How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’
1 year, 1 month ago

How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Sydney Brown had no idea what the call was. If he says he’s all right, then we’re going to roll with it.” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni trusted the stability of his star quarterback’s knee enough to approve four “Brotherly Shove” sneaks throughout the game — a fourth-down conversion, a third-down conversion, a third-and-goal score and a run that …

Dallas Cowboys show why defense is team identity: ‘Complementary football is priority No. 1’
1 year, 1 month ago

Dallas Cowboys show why defense is team identity: ‘Complementary football is priority No. 1’

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy is an offensive coach. That’s the strength of our team.” Those words from McCarthy came less than 24 hours after the Cowboys’ defense laid a giant egg in San Francisco, giving up 42 points. GO DEEPER Cowboys' Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb: Win over Rams 'stepping stone of what's to come' In the Cowboys’ 43-20 …

Cowboys edge Chargers on MNF: How Dak Prescott led Dallas with bounce-back performance
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys edge Chargers on MNF: How Dak Prescott led Dallas with bounce-back performance

New York Times  

By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Daniel Popper The Dallas Cowboys took down the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17 at SoFi Stadium on Monday night. Dallas’ Stephon Gilmore sealed the victory by intercepting Justin Herbert — who finished with 227 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception — on the Chargers’ next drive. But it’s hard not to pin some of …

Cowboys vs. Chargers, Week 6: How do Dak Prescott, Dallas respond to lopsided loss?
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys vs. Chargers, Week 6: How do Dak Prescott, Dallas respond to lopsided loss?

New York Times  

Two weeks ago, the Dallas Cowboys dominated the New England Patriots. We checked in with The Athletic’s Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf to get their thoughts on the Cowboys in front of the team’s Monday night matchup at the Los Angeles Chargers. On a scale of 1 to 10, how imperative is it for the Cowboys offense to have a …

Evaluating Cowboys’ offense is simple: Start with Mike McCarthy-Dak Prescott dynamic
1 year, 2 months ago

Evaluating Cowboys’ offense is simple: Start with Mike McCarthy-Dak Prescott dynamic

New York Times  

After shocking loss, the Mike McCarthy firing rumors have begun. There was no more guessing who gets the credit or the blame for the successes and failures of the offense between McCarthy, a longtime offensive mind and play caller in Green Bay, and Kellen Moore, the official offensive coordinator and play caller for McCarthy’s first three years as coach in …

Cowboys’ offense miserably fails 49ers’ test: 10 points, 4 turnovers, 0 red zone trips
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys’ offense miserably fails 49ers’ test: 10 points, 4 turnovers, 0 red zone trips

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Cowboys vs Chargers. SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Standing outside the Dallas Cowboys’ locker room at The Star last Thursday, CeeDee Lamb said their Sunday night matchup against the San Francisco 49ers was going to answer “a lot of questions” about the Cowboys’ offense. … We’ve got a lot of …

49ers dominate Cowboys behind stifling defense, career day from George Kittle: What went wrong for Dallas
1 year, 2 months ago

49ers dominate Cowboys behind stifling defense, career day from George Kittle: What went wrong for Dallas

New York Times  

By David Lombardi, Jon Machota, Matt Barrows and Saad Yousuf The San Francisco 49ers routed the Dallas Cowboys 42-10 on Sunday night to improve to 5-0. Warner set the tone for a 49ers defense that may have dozed at times in last week’s win over the Cardinals, but was wide awake and ferocious early against the Cowboys. — Matt Barrows, …

Cowboys defense showing it can be identity of success for the franchise
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys defense showing it can be identity of success for the franchise

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. 49ers on Sunday Night Football ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott loves being on the field on Sundays. “Just to sit back and watch the defense do that, it’s awesome,” Prescott said of an extended second quarter stretch. “Last year, I think he got two gunner reps the whole season; he’s just finding …

Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, Belichick’s worst loss
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, Belichick’s worst loss

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott is getting used to sitting back and watching the Dallas defense do its thing. DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score and the Cowboys blew out the New England Patriots 38-3 on Sunday. Mac Jones was responsible for all three turnovers …

Cowboys set for Jets, apparently without Rodgers, after dismantling of Daniel Jones’ Giants
1 year, 3 months ago

Cowboys set for Jets, apparently without Rodgers, after dismantling of Daniel Jones’ Giants

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Micah Parsons and crew sacked Daniel Jones seven times in the most-lopsided shutout victory in the history of the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys got their first two touchdowns of the season without their offense, which is to say the debut of fourth-year coach Mike McCarthy as Dak Prescott’s play-caller turned into an afterthought. The four-time MVP spoiled …

Cowboys rip error-prone Giants 40-0 for worst shutout loss in the series between NFC East rivals
1 year, 3 months ago

Cowboys rip error-prone Giants 40-0 for worst shutout loss in the series between NFC East rivals

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Dallas Cowboys have not only put some distance between themselves and the New York Giants in the NFC East, they showed Sunday night they are going to be a contender for more than a division title. Not only what we did through these four quarters, but taking that and making sure we use it throughout …

Cowboys pummel Giants, 40-0, intercepting QB Daniel Jones twice as disgusted New York fans retreat from rainy MetLife Stadium at the half while Dallas ignites Super Bowl chatter
1 year, 3 months ago

Cowboys pummel Giants, 40-0, intercepting QB Daniel Jones twice as disgusted New York fans retreat from rainy MetLife Stadium at the half while Dallas ignites Super Bowl chatter

Daily Mail  

Giants QB Daniel Jones was intercepted twice & sacked as many as seven times! Giants fans were seen leaving at halftime with the Cowboys leading 26-0 The first Sunday Night Football game of the season served as a warning to the other 30 NFL teams: the Dallas Cowboys are Super Bowl contenders, while the New York Giants are stuck in …

Cowboys’ last-ditch plays against 49ers never have a prayer
1 year, 10 months ago

Cowboys’ last-ditch plays against 49ers never have a prayer

Associated Press  

For the second straight season, the Dallas Cowboys — the team that popularized the “Hail Mary” pass almost 50 years ago — never even had a prayer of heaving it into the end zone against the San Francisco 49ers. Elliott was bowled over as soon as he got off the low snap and 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward blew up Dak …

Jones frustrated as Cowboys fall short in playoffs again
1 year, 11 months ago

Jones frustrated as Cowboys fall short in playoffs again

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Two more interceptions from Dak Prescott. Prescott had two turnovers and led only one touchdown drive and the Cowboys fell short of the NFC title game for the 12th straight postseason trip, losing 19-12 to the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round on Sunday. “Frankly, I wouldn’t say surprised, I would say just real disappointed …

Cowboys ‘sick’ after being eliminated by 49ers again and changes likely ahead
1 year, 11 months ago

Cowboys ‘sick’ after being eliminated by 49ers again and changes likely ahead

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Standing outside the visiting locker room doors at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night, Jerry Jones said the word “sick” five times. Eerie the way the thing kind of matched up at the end between the two years.” Jerry Jones’ reaction to the Cowboys’ season-ending loss at San Francisco pic.twitter.com/tYC2jPE3LZ — Jon Machota January 23, 2023 The …

Dallas Cowboys’ dreadful performance fuels fan base’s doubts entering playoffs
1 year, 11 months ago

Dallas Cowboys’ dreadful performance fuels fan base’s doubts entering playoffs

New York Times  

This 2022 Cowboys story has yet to be written. GO DEEPER Cowboys end regular season with their worst performance before wild-card matchup vs. Bucs Dallas’ performance Sunday in Washington was dreadful. The Cowboys had a chance to feel confident that they aren’t the same team from Week 1, so when Tampa Bay takes the field a week from tonight, there …

Cowboys score 33 points in 4th quarter, rout Colts 54-19
2 years ago

Cowboys score 33 points in 4th quarter, rout Colts 54-19

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas safety Malik Hooker had no idea what he was starting with a fumble return for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter against his former team. “Sorry how it ended and everything, but I just wanted to come out here and prove that I’m still the player I was drafted to be and I feel like …

Cowboys poised for playoffs with history of failure hovering
2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys poised for playoffs with history of failure hovering

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have matched their 6-2 record from a season ago, when they won the NFC East, under more difficult circumstances this year given quarterback Dak Prescott’s thumb injury. A franchise with five Super Bowl titles hasn’t even reached the NFC championship game since the 1995 season and hasn’t made consecutive trips to the playoffs in …

Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break
2 years, 1 month ago

Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys decided before the season that defense would define this team. Still, it made sense with a unit that included reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons, a veteran pass rushing partner in DeMarcus Lawrence and 2021 interceptions leader Trevon Diggs. Now that the defense has carried the Cowboys through …

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6
2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott made sure to remember what he watched during the five games the star quarterback missed with a fractured right thumb. “I’m just trying to play my role and make sure that I put this team in the best chance to win.” The Lions got a solid showing for three quarters from the NFL’s worst defense, …

As Lions’ defense finally clicks, offense badly fumbles chance to beat Cowboys
2 years, 2 months ago

As Lions’ defense finally clicks, offense badly fumbles chance to beat Cowboys

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — In a moment of unmistakable yet justifiable frustration, the headset went flying. “I’ve got to prove myself.” Williams’ turnover was one of five — yes, five — for Detroit Sunday afternoon. The sack fumbles were unfortunate but at that point in the game, trying to extend the play and take care of the ball either way, but …

Cowboys leaning more on D without Prescott as Eagles loom
2 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys leaning more on D without Prescott as Eagles loom

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas defense has done a little more each week during Cooper Rush’s four-game winning streak filling in for injured quarterback Dak Prescott. That’s because Dallas scored on a sack-fumble of Matthew Stafford three plays into the game, then sealed the victory with two fourth-quarter turnovers — an interception and another strip-sack. This time, Dallas finished with …

Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win
2 years, 2 months ago

Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — On the Rams’ third offensive play, Dallas’ Dorance Armstrong bashed through their offensive line and hit Matthew Stafford. “When the ball came out and it hit my feet, I was like, ‘This can’t be true.’ When I turned around and I didn’t feel nobody around me, I was like, ‘This is real!’” The Cowboys’ impressive start to …

Backup QB Rush wins again as Cowboys beat Commanders 25-10
2 years, 2 months ago

Backup QB Rush wins again as Cowboys beat Commanders 25-10

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cooper Rush scrambled to his right, scanning the end zone for a target on a potential go-ahead touchdown. Rush won again filling in for Prescott, throwing a scoring pass to Michael Gallup in the receiver’s 2022 debut as the Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 25-10 on Sunday. It’s a team game, and it’s nice the defense having …

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