Cowboys can clinch the NFC East by beating the last-place Commanders
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys can clinch the NFC East by beating the last-place Commanders

Associated Press  

The task in front of the Dallas Cowboys is simple: win and clinch the NFC East. “We’ve got an opportunity to win the division and go out there and make a statement win and get ready for the playoffs,” Pro Bowl linebacker Micah Parsons said. “Winning on the road is something that, it’s just great for your football team,” coach Mike McCarthy said. It’s made us really knuckle down and review some things and just apply more reps in that area.” RIVERA’S LAST STAND It has been clear for quite some time that the Commanders’ new ownership will move on from Rivera after this season, his fourth in charge, ready to make wholesale changes after buying the team for $6.05 billion. “There was a long period of time that I did a lot of managing, and in the last four and a half, five weeks, it’s really been about coaching,” Rivera said this week.

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Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
13 hours, 57 minutes ago

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cooper Rush threw for a touchdown, Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 on Sunday night, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers control of their playoff fate. The end of a four-game winning streak left the Bucs even with Atlanta atop the NFC South with two games …

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 …

Cowboys set for Thanksgiving visit from Giants after ending 5-game losing streak
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cowboys set for Thanksgiving visit from Giants after ending 5-game losing streak

Associated Press  

New York Giants at Dallas Thursday, 4:30 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Cowboys by 4. Daboll said it was uncertain whether DeVito would play and that Drew Lock would get extra reps in practice just in case.. OLB Azeez Ojulari, who has six sacks and 10 QB hits, was placed on injured reserve with a toe injury.. LT Jermaine …

For Cowboys, winning games — not tanking — is the key to a brighter future
3 weeks, 6 days ago

For Cowboys, winning games — not tanking — is the key to a brighter future

New York Times  

For all the relief that was palpable from coaches and players in snapping a five-game losing streak Sunday, nothing changed for the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff chances in Austin Mock’s playoff projection model. Tough times for fans who wanted to see the Cowboys get the highest slot possible in April’s NFL Draft. It’s getting harder to tell: Sando’s Pick Six It’s …

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 …

Cowboys shock Commanders after chaotic 41-point fourth quarter: Key takeaways
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Cowboys shock Commanders after chaotic 41-point fourth quarter: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Ben Standig, Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Chris Licata The Dallas Cowboys outlasted the Washington Commanders during a chaotic second half on Sunday, winning 34-26 at Northwest Stadium after entering as double-digit underdogs. — Ben Standig, Commanders senior writer Cowboys overcome extremely sloppy first half The first half might’ve been the worst half of football I’ve ever watched. — …

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 …

Atlanta Falcons' Momentum Continues, While Cowboys' Struggles Continue
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Atlanta Falcons' Momentum Continues, While Cowboys' Struggles Continue

Associated Press  

The Atlanta Falcons are surging to the top of the NFC South, while the Dallas Cowboys are struggling to find their footing. Robinson has been a key factor in Atlanta's success, topping 100 scrimmage yards in three straight games and scoring four touchdowns. The Falcons have won four of their last five games against teams that are now struggling, including …

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers are both looking to bounce back after disappointing losses in their last games. The Cowboys are facing a tough task with their depleted offensive line, but they have a strong defense that can keep the 49ers off the scoreboard. The 49ers, on the other hand, are without their injured star wide receiver …

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 — …

Stunned Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t address Mike McCarthy’s future after wild-card loss
11 months, 1 week ago

Stunned Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t address Mike McCarthy’s future after wild-card loss

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ashen-faced Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wasn’t ready to discuss the future of coach Mike McCarthy, quarterback Dak Prescott or anything else after a stunning playoff loss to Green Bay. “This is one of my surprises since I’ve been involved in sport, period,” Jones said after a 48-32 home wild-card defeat to the Packers on Sunday. “I …

Cowboys ride 16-game home win streak into playoffs as Packers’ Jordan Love makes postseason debut
11 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys ride 16-game home win streak into playoffs as Packers’ Jordan Love makes postseason debut

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys couldn’t have asked for things to go any better than they did the last two weeks of the regular season. The NFC East champs will see the playoff debut of Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love, future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers’ successor, when the Packers visit in a wild-card game Sunday. …

The Cowboys have favorable path to their first NFC title game in 26 years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Cowboys have favorable path to their first NFC title game in 26 years

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Packers vs Cowboys in the NFC wild card matchup. “Yes, I do, completely,” Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones said about if he feels the path to the Cowboys’ first NFC championship in 27 years is manageable. That’s not to say Jordan Love — second to Prescott in touchdown passes with 32 — and …

Cowboys dominate Commanders to claim NFC East title, will face Packers in playoffs
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys dominate Commanders to claim NFC East title, will face Packers in playoffs

New York Times  

By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf, Greg Rosenstein and Ben Standig The Athletic has live coverage of Packers vs Cowboys in the NFC wild card matchup. The Dallas Cowboys, as a result of a 38-10 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, won the NFC East and earned the conference’s No. Two weeks later, the NFL’s best home team is riding …

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. …

Big game from Cowboys’ Micah Parsons could lead to NFC East crown (and more)
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Big game from Cowboys’ Micah Parsons could lead to NFC East crown (and more)

New York Times  

Micah Parsons has 13 sacks with one game remaining. “I literally just had this conversation with the guys today,” Parsons said while standing outside the team’s locker room at The Star following practice Wednesday. It’s coming for sure.” Parsons, who has the ability to have a 20-sack season, has only 1 1/2 sacks in Dallas’ last five games. We just …

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes and had a perfect passer rating, helping the Ravens secure a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs while also boosting his chances to win his second NFL MVP award. Arizona’s stunning comeback win over the Eagles also gave the …

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 …

Cowboys and Dolphins each seek to cement contender status with win on Sunday
1 year ago

Cowboys and Dolphins each seek to cement contender status with win on Sunday

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — At various times this season, the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys have looked like contenders or pretenders. 2 spot in the AFC and can clinch a playoff berth with a win Sunday — or the “narrative” that they can’t beat good teams. “Anything other than to concern yourself with the next opponent, which for us …

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 …

Dallas Cowboys beat Philadelphia Eagles to draw level in NFC East
1 year ago

Dallas Cowboys beat Philadelphia Eagles to draw level in NFC East

The Independent  

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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 …

The biggest reasons why Cowboys should be favorites over Eagles this Sunday
1 year ago

The biggest reasons why Cowboys should be favorites over Eagles this Sunday

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. Bills Ten wins. It’s the Cowboys and Eagles, I don’t think you need to say anything more than that.” GO DEEPER Eagles week is here and for the Cowboys, everything is on the table McCarthy has been excellent in December games as a head coach. Hopefully we’re blessed in that area.” GO …

Cowboys face Seahawks with 13-game home winning streak on the line, and Eagles around the corner
1 year ago

Cowboys face Seahawks with 13-game home winning streak on the line, and Eagles around the corner

News 18  

ARLINGTON, Texas: Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have one more game before a highly anticipated NFC East rematch. This time, it’s an opponent with a winning record as the Seattle Seahawks visit Thursday night before the Cowboys get a little break in anticipation of the Philadelphia Eagles coming to town Dec. 10. Let’s get him really healthy, a whole …

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 …

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’ 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 …

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 …

49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game
1 year, 11 months ago

49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy rolled to his left and saw his first few options covered. At the last second, George Kittle broke free running deep, Purdy threw across his body and Kittle made a juggling catch that sparked San Francisco’s only touchdown drive. It’s playoff football, it’s never easy, but we’re moving on.” The 49ers used back-to-back long …

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 see positives in 10th win despite nearly losing to NFL’s worst team
2 years ago

Cowboys see positives in 10th win despite nearly losing to NFL’s worst team

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — It was like the Cowboys were just waiting for the moment when they absolutely had to turn it on Sunday. Dak Prescott wasn’t very good most of the day, but he completed 6 of 7 passes for 79 yards in the final minutes, leading the Cowboys to a 27-23 win over the one-win Houston Texans. That took …

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 take ‘unthinkable’ 6-2 record, high hopes into bye
2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys take ‘unthinkable’ 6-2 record, high hopes into bye

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones stood close to the same spot where seven weeks earlier the Dallas owner was addressing reporters after Dak Prescott fractured a thumb in a season-opening loss. Now there will be plenty of talk about whether the Cowboys are good enough to end a 27-year stretch without even reaching an NFC championship game since the franchise’s …

Analysis: NFC East goes from least to beast in 2 years
2 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: NFC East goes from least to beast in 2 years

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The NFC East went from least to beast in less than two years. “There’s no doubt this is one of the great rivalries,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said after securing his first win over Dallas. The NFC East hasn’t sent three teams to the playoffs since 2007 when Tony Romo led the Cowboys to a division crown and …

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 …

Cowboys face same questions after another early playoff exit
2 years, 11 months ago

Cowboys face same questions after another early playoff exit

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy’s future as Dallas Cowboys coach wasn’t something Jerry Jones wanted to discuss after a wild-card loss that left the owner saying “I can’t remember” when asked if he’d ever been more disappointed in defeat. “I think this is a time that when you get this combination of players together, you need to have success, because …

Cowboys play Washington again with eye toward playoffs
2 years, 11 months ago

Cowboys play Washington again with eye toward playoffs

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The last time the Dallas Cowboys played in prime time on a Sunday, they had to figure out how to win without Dak Prescott. “I’m not gonna approach anything just saying, ‘Well, I hope we can finish this year with a winning record,’” coach Ron Rivera said. While Ezekiel Elliott, hobbled by a knee injury, and the …

Cowboys woeful stretch against AFC West, still top NFC East
3 years ago

Cowboys woeful stretch against AFC West, still top NFC East

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys struggled through a November trip through the AFC West that took plenty of luster off their incredible start, even as they still control the NFC East. “That certainly a home game we all hoped that before we got on the road that we could win this game,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said. Right way …

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