Cowboys run game, defense shine in first home win of season vs. Giants: Key takeaways
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cowboys run game, defense shine in first home win of season vs. Giants: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf, Charlotte Carroll and Cale Clinton The Dallas Cowboys rode a standout defensive performance and Rico Dowdle’s first career 100-yard rushing game to a 27-20 win over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving. After a 13-play, 70-yard opening drive touchdown led to the Giants’ first first-quarter touchdown since Week 3, just two of New York’s next 11 drives were longer than 20 yards. — Jon Machota, Dallas Cowboys beat writer Giants’ revolving door at QB continues With a different starting quarterback in three straight games, the Giants could not find enough sustained success under Lock. — Charlotte Carroll, New York Giants beat writer Giants lose star DT Dexter Lawrence The bigger news out of the game, though, will be the status of Lawrence, who exited with an elbow injury.

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Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
9 hours, 37 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 …

Lock’s return as Giants’ QB includes 2 pick-6s in franchise-record 10th straight loss
15 hours, 13 minutes ago

Lock’s return as Giants’ QB includes 2 pick-6s in franchise-record 10th straight loss

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Drew Lock’s performance in his return as the Giants’ starting quarterback was not a convincing argument for keeping the job. Quite often, Daboll’s postgame replies included: “We were not good enough.” Making his third start in his first game back after missing one week with a heel injury, Lock completed 22 of 39 passes for 210 yards. Another …

Drew Lock is expected back at QB when the Giants face the Falcons
4 days, 19 hours ago

Drew Lock is expected back at QB when the Giants face the Falcons

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After sitting out a game with an injury to his left heel, Drew Lock is expected back at quarterback when the New York Giants face the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday. Coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Lock has recovered and will start when the Giants try to snap a franchise-record-tying nine-game losing streak. We’ve just …

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 …

Lock is 3rd Giants starting QB in 3 games, and the result is the same during a 7-game skid
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lock is 3rd Giants starting QB in 3 games, and the result is the same during a 7-game skid

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Drew Lock finally got a start at quarterback for the New York Giants, and helped them get their first lead in seven games. With Lock their third different starting QB over three games, a span in which Daniel Jones was benched and subsequently released before Tommy DeVito developed a sore throwing arm, the result was the same …

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 …

Cowboys face Giants on Thanksgiving with eye toward ending mystifying home skid
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cowboys face Giants on Thanksgiving with eye toward ending mystifying home skid

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — A five-game losing steak behind them, the Dallas Cowboys can target a mystifying 0-5 record at AT&T Stadium for a club that a year ago was closing in on the franchise record for consecutive home wins. There’s some success to go with the adversity as the New York Giants visit for Dallas’ annual Thanksgiving Day home game, …

Cowboys set for Thanksgiving visit from Giants after ending 5-game losing streak
3 weeks, 4 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 …

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 …

Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10
1 month ago

Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Derek Barnett forced the first fumble and returned the second for a touchdown on the definitive defensive play of the game for the Houston Texans. Cooper Rush threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to KaVontae Turpin but lost his second start since Dak Prescott’s season-ending hamstring injury. Dallas is the first team in NFL history to trail by …

Ezekiel Elliott returns for Cowboys after disciplinary absence and has costly fumble against Eagles
1 month, 1 week ago

Ezekiel Elliott returns for Cowboys after disciplinary absence and has costly fumble against Eagles

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott played for the Dallas Cowboys a week after he was left home for disciplinary reasons, and the running back had a costly fumble in the first half of a 34-6 loss to NFC East rival Philadelphia on Sunday. It’s disgusting, makes my stomach hurt.” A two-time rushing champion for the Cowboys in his first seven …

Cowboys' Passing Struggles as Prescott's Picks Mount Up
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys' Passing Struggles as Prescott's Picks Mount Up

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons clash in a pivotal NFC South showdown. Dak Prescott's struggles with interceptions continue, as he has committed multiple turnovers in three consecutive games. The Cowboys' offense, led by Ezekiel Elliott and CeeDee Lamb, has struggled to find its rhythm, while the Falcons' defense remains a force, led by Jessie Bates's interceptions and forced fumbles. …

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 — …

Steelers and Cowboys are hurting in different ways heading into prime-time showdown
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers and Cowboys are hurting in different ways heading into prime-time showdown

Associated Press  

Dallas at Pittsburgh Sunday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 2 Series record: Cowboys lead 17-16 Against the spread: Cowboys 2-2; Steelers 3-1 Last meeting: Steelers beat Cowboys 24-19 on Nov. 8, 2020. Lawrence is on injured reserve after also getting hurt against New York.. CB DaRon Bland is eligible to return, but won’t play yet, after …

Dak Prescott throws 2 TD passes and Cowboys win 7th straight over Giants, 20-15
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dak Prescott throws 2 TD passes and Cowboys win 7th straight over Giants, 20-15

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There was a sense of relief in a somewhat subdued Dallas Cowboys locker room after a hard-fought victory over the New York Giants. Dak Prescott threw one of his two touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys beat the Giants for the seventh straight time and 14th in 15 games. “I lost my first two …

Cowboys face Giants on Thursday, looking for their 7th straight win against their rival
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys face Giants on Thursday, looking for their 7th straight win against their rival

Associated Press  

Dallas at N.Y. Giants Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Amazon Prime Video. Cowboys player to watch DE Micah Parsons is without a sack in consecutive games as the Dallas pass rush has disappeared since a disruptive opener. 6 overall draft pick has 23 receptions for 271 yards and three touchdowns, making him the first player in NFL history with 20-plus catches …

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 …

Rams’ 26-25 road win over the New York Giants by the numbers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams’ 26-25 road win over the New York Giants by the numbers

LA Times  

Rams linebacker Ernest Jones tackles Giants running back Eric Gray, one of his 13 tackles in the game. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 26-25 road win over the New York Giants on Sunday: 4 Consecutive wins for the Rams over the Giants. 1,445 Yards receiving for the Rams’ Nacua this season, just 29 yards shy of breaking …

James Cook leads dominant rushing attack as Bills trample Cowboys 31-10
1 year ago

James Cook leads dominant rushing attack as Bills trample Cowboys 31-10

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Bills’ offense has found its legs in time to make a playoff push. “I felt like the kid that didn’t do anything in a class project but got an A,” Allen said after he threw for just 94 yards, with a touchdown passing and one rushing. Cook finished with 179 yards rushing and 221 yards …

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 …

Dak Prescott throws for 3 TDs, Cowboys extend home win streak to 14 with 41-35 win over Seahawks
1 year ago

Dak Prescott throws for 3 TDs, Cowboys extend home win streak to 14 with 41-35 win over Seahawks

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Trailing Seattle in the fourth quarter, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys knew there was no way they could extend their NFL record of five consecutive 20-point wins at home to start the season. Prescott’s 12-yard pass to Jake Ferguson put Dallas in front with 4 1/2 minutes remaining as the Cowboys set up a rematch with …

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 …

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 …

Bland, Prescott help Cowboys to 13th straight home win with 45-10 victory over Commanders
1 year ago

Bland, Prescott help Cowboys to 13th straight home win with 45-10 victory over Commanders

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott and his right guard, Zack Martin, feasted on a turkey leg together on the sideline with six minutes left in the game after the star quarterback’s fourth touchdown pass. Bland set an NFL record with his fifth interception return for a touchdown this season, and the Cowboys extended their longest home winning streak in 42 …

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 …

Prescott accounts for 5 TDs, Cowboys rout Giants again 49-17 for 12th straight home win
1 year, 1 month ago

Prescott accounts for 5 TDs, Cowboys rout Giants again 49-17 for 12th straight home win

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott was told his Dallas Cowboys had just beaten the New York Giants by 72 points combined in the two meetings of the NFC East rivals this season. Prescott threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns while running for another score Sunday in a 49-17 rout that extended the Cowboys’ home winning streak to 12. “Not …

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 …

Prescott throws 4 TDs, Bland gets 3rd pick-6 of season as Cowboys rout Rams 43-20
1 year, 1 month ago

Prescott throws 4 TDs, Bland gets 3rd pick-6 of season as Cowboys rout Rams 43-20

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott didn’t lean on his defense quite so much this time. Prescott threw two of his four touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb, Bland recorded his NFL-leading third interception return for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Los Angeles Rams 43-20 on Sunday. With the Cowboys sending six pass rushers at him, Stafford threw behind …

Rams’ 43-20 road loss to the Dallas Cowboys by the numbers
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams’ 43-20 road loss to the Dallas Cowboys by the numbers

LA Times  

Rams receiver Puka Nacua did not have a spectacular day but still set an NFL record with his three catches against Dallas. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 43-20 road loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday: 6 Interceptions for the Cowboys’ DaRon Bland in his last six home games. Summary RAMS 3 6 8 3 — 20 …

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb: Win over Rams ‘stepping stone of what’s to come’
1 year, 1 month ago

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb: Win over Rams ‘stepping stone of what’s to come’

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — CeeDee Lamb stood in the visitor’s locker room at Levi’s Stadium three weeks ago without an answer to the question. “I’m not a slot receiver,” Lamb added, “I’m a receiver.” Pregame warmups: Dak and CeeDee pic.twitter.com/wWUu3bMubz — Jon Machota October 29, 2023 Lamb’s first touchdown came on a 10-yard slant where he beat Rams defensive back Derion …

How Dak Prescott used his feet to get Cowboys the victory in ‘must-win’ game
1 year, 2 months ago

How Dak Prescott used his feet to get Cowboys the victory in ‘must-win’ game

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dak Prescott held a towel above his head as he looked to the SoFi Stadium roof in celebration. He then yelled, “Thank you!” The Dallas Cowboys quarterback’s reaction came after cornerback Stephon Gilmore hauled in the game-winning interception Monday night. The guys did a great job of coming open after, staying alive, the offensive line keeping their …

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 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 …

Sacks and takeaways keep flowing as the Micah Parsons-fueled Cowboys flourish in a fast start
1 year, 3 months ago

Sacks and takeaways keep flowing as the Micah Parsons-fueled Cowboys flourish in a fast start

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Micah Parsons zipped around a couple of his defensive linemen on a stunt and was on Zach Wilson before the New York Jets quarterback knew what hit him. The sacks and takeaways keep flowing for the Dallas Cowboys, the first team since the 1970s to lead the NFL in turnovers forced for two years in a row …

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 …

Aaron Rodgers throws a TD pass in his brief preseason debut as Jets beat Giants 32-24
1 year, 3 months ago

Aaron Rodgers throws a TD pass in his brief preseason debut as Jets beat Giants 32-24

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers shook off the rust, threw a few passes and led the New York Jets into the end zone. “It was a good night.” Rodgers threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson to cap his second and final series, helping his new squad to a 32-24 victory over the Giants on Saturday night. 8 …

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 …

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 …

Eagles soar past rival Giants and secure a spot in NFC championship game
1 year, 11 months ago

Eagles soar past rival Giants and secure a spot in NFC championship game

LA Times  

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after he ran for a five-yard, second-quarter touchdown. Jalen Hurts erased lingering doubts about the state of his right shoulder by throwing two touchdown passes and running for a score during a dominant first half, and the Philadelphia Eagles overwhelmed the New York Giants 38-7 on Saturday night in an NFC divisional playoff game. Hurts …

Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph’s game-ending 61-yard FG
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph’s game-ending 61-yard FG

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson got the ball just far enough across midfield for Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell to summon Greg Joseph for a kick he’d never before made in a game from that distance. Joseph’s franchise-record 61-yard field goal as time expired gave the Vikings a 27-24 victory on Saturday that prevented the New York Giants from clinching a …

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, Vikings, Bills win on Thanksgiving
2 years ago

Cowboys, Vikings, Bills win on Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes to tight end Dalton Schultz, Ezekiel Elliott ran for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 28-20 on Thanksgiving Day. Saquon Barkley was held to 39 yards rushing with a 1-yard TD behind a makeshift offensive line missing three starters because of injury in the third loss …

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