QB Cooper Rush providing big lift to Cowboys offense
1 week ago

QB Cooper Rush providing big lift to Cowboys offense

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cooper Rush and the Dallas offense seem to be rounding into form, although it is almost certainly a matter of too little, too late for the Cowboys playoff hopes. The 31-year-old Rush threw a career-high three touchdown passes on Sunday and Rico Dowdle bested his career high in rushing for the third straight week as the Cowboys steamrolled past the favored Carolina Panthers 30-14 on Sunday. So that’s important.” Coach Mike McCarthy praised Rush after Sunday’s game in which he completed 18 of 29 passes for 214 yards and helped the offense pick up 410 yards and 24 first downs. “He commands the huddle and keeps us in really good plays.” The Cowboys still trail the Washington Commanders, a 20-19 winner over New Orleans, by three games in the hunt for the final NFC wild-card spot with three games remaining in the regular season, so the chances of reaching the postseason are miniscule even if Dallas runs the table. “He’s doing a really good job, breaks tackles and has a violent run style,” McCarthy said.

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Rush throws for career-high 3 TDs, Cowboys force 4 turnovers to beat Panthers 30-14
1 week ago

Rush throws for career-high 3 TDs, Cowboys force 4 turnovers to beat Panthers 30-14

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CeeDee Lamb heard about oddsmakers listing the Carolina Panthers as a favorite for the first time in nearly two full years entering Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Cooper Rush threw for 214 yards and a career-high three touchdown passes, Dallas forced four Bryce Young turnovers and sacked the second-year quarterback six times as the Cowboys drubbed …

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle could be in line for a big game against Carolina’s 32nd-ranked run defense
1 week, 3 days ago

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle could be in line for a big game against Carolina’s 32nd-ranked run defense

Associated Press  

Dallas at Carolina Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. The Panthers are hoping to get WR Jalen Coker back on the field this week after he has missed the past three games with a quad injury.. Also, No. Series notes The Cowboys are 7-2 against the Panthers since losing a wild-card game at Carolina 29-10 during the 2003 season, the first …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Atlanta Falcons Dominate Dallas Cowboys in Thrilling NFC South Showdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Atlanta Falcons Dominate Dallas Cowboys in Thrilling NFC South Showdown

Associated Press  

The Atlanta Falcons secured a 27-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, extending their winning streak to five games in six matches. Kirk Cousins shone with three touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown, while Tyler Allgeier's touchdown was the highlight of the game. Despite facing a tough defense, the Falcons managed to secure the win thanks to their offensive prowess and …

What fuels internal competition for Broncos’ pass rush? ‘It’s a race to the quarterback’
2 months ago

What fuels internal competition for Broncos’ pass rush? ‘It’s a race to the quarterback’

New York Times  

It was only a few days into Denver Broncos training camp, but Jonathon Cooper was ready to share a lofty goal. The Broncos, after all, haven’t had a single player reach double-digit sacks since 2018, when prime Von Miller and all-rookie linebacker Bradley Chubb had 14 1/2 and 12 takedowns, respectively. “It’s a race to the quarterback,” said Allen, whose …

Analysis: NFL is still a passing league despite early rise in running
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: NFL is still a passing league despite early rise in running

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Not give up sacks.” NFL teams are averaging 119.5 yards rushing per game, up from 112.7 last season. “It’s been productive, so we’ve got good, positive yards from it.” Even with Patrick Mahomes under center, Kansas City is only 12th in passing and 15th in rushing this …

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

Las Vegas’ starting quarterback situation remains uncertain as Raiders fall 27-12 to Cowboys
4 months ago

Las Vegas’ starting quarterback situation remains uncertain as Raiders fall 27-12 to Cowboys

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The competition for the Raiders’ starting quarterback job remained murky after both Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew were outplayed Saturday night by Trey Lance, a third-stringer who threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 27-12 preseason victory over Las Vegas. Minshew, O’Connell’s competition for the job, started for the …

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 …

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 …

How the Cowboys plan to change the offense with Mike McCarthy calling plays
1 year, 9 months ago

How the Cowboys plan to change the offense with Mike McCarthy calling plays

New York Times  

After shocking loss, the Mike McCarthy firing rumors have begun. “We’ll wake up one day and it’ll be done.” Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said they have not spoken with Dak Prescott’s agent about a contract extension, but the goal is to eventually get a new deal done. “We feel strongly about his future, and we’ll definitely build this thing around …

One last rush? Chris Jones, Frank Clark hope to push Chiefs to Super Bowl glory again
1 year, 11 months ago

One last rush? Chris Jones, Frank Clark hope to push Chiefs to Super Bowl glory again

New York Times  

His announcement was meant to serve as a warning. “We’re eager to get after it,” Jones said of his relationship with Clark, who missed the first meeting between the teams in Week 10 while serving a suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. “When you have a work ethic like him, you’re going to continue to get better,” Clark …

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 preparing for another start from Rush against Eagles
2 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys preparing for another start from Rush against Eagles

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for another start from quarterback Cooper Rush in an NFC East showdown with undefeated Philadelphia as Dak Prescott’s recovery from a broken right thumb continues. McCarthy has said he wanted Prescott to get a full week of practice before playing, and he indicated Wednesday’s activity didn’t count toward that. We’ll start working …

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 …

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 …

No rush: Caution with Dak yields Cowboys win with backup QB
3 years, 1 month ago

No rush: Caution with Dak yields Cowboys win with backup QB

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Cowboys took their decision on Dak Prescott all the way up to the last hours before the game, ultimately opting for a dose of midseason caution with his strained right calf muscle and keeping their franchise quarterback on the sideline. Rush’s first NFL start produced a statement win for the surging Cowboys, as the fifth-year backup …

With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
3 years, 1 month ago

With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Cooper Rush’s first NFL start was a statement victory for the surging Dallas Cowboys with starting quarterback Dak Prescott stuck on the sideline. Rush subbed for the injured Prescott and passed for 325 yards and two second-half touchdowns, the last a 5-yard throw to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left in the Cowboys’ 20-16 victory over the Vikings …

Elliott, Cowboys run over top defense, beat Panthers 36-28
3 years, 2 months ago

Elliott, Cowboys run over top defense, beat Panthers 36-28

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys ran over the NFL’s No. Elliott carried 20 times for 143 yards in the two-time rushing champion’s first triple-digit game of the season, Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes and the Cowboys beat the Panthers 36-28 on Sunday. They haven’t seen an offense like us this year.” Leading the Panthers in …

Chargers’ offense is yards better but so far that’s somewhat pointless
3 years, 3 months ago

Chargers’ offense is yards better but so far that’s somewhat pointless

LA Times  

Entering Monday night, only four teams had gained more yards than the Chargers had through the first two weeks of the season. “We’ve got a lot of guys on offense who have played a lot of football in the NFL,” coach Brandon Staley said. “But they haven’t played together.” The Chargers are operating a new scheme under a new coaching …

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