Late kickoff return TDs by Turpin and Thomas spark the Cowboys as they end their 5-game skid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Late kickoff return TDs by Turpin and Thomas spark the Cowboys as they end their 5-game skid

Associated Press  

— The ball bounced through KaVonte Turpin’s legs and stopped at the 1-yard line. “It’s been a minute.” Chauncey Golston ripping the ball out of Brian Robinson Jr.'s hands for what counted as an interception of Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and Donovan Wilson forcing a fumble of John Bates earlier in the game helped put the Cowboys in position to make it a game, as did the play of Cooper Rush. “I didn’t make it today, and it cost us the game.” Turpin’s spin move will likely be replayed over and over — and not stopped by many. “That’s just one of my moves when I’m in trouble and I’ve got nowhere to go: something nobody ever seen before.” In a wacky finish that McCarthy likened to a game of Yahtzee, Thomas’ return was almost as unexpected. “I said, ‘I think I’m gonna score the ball,’ so just ran and I scored.” The Cowboys’ playoff odds are still incredibly long at 4-7, but with the New York Giants coming to town next for the traditional Thanksgiving Day game at Dallas, players are willing to dream after winning for the first time since Oct. 6.

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Cowboys Today: Dallas didn’t play, but was hard to miss in the divisional round
2 months ago

Cowboys Today: Dallas didn’t play, but was hard to miss in the divisional round

New York Times  

Last week, the Dallas Cowboys were the talk of the town for parting ways with Mike McCarthy and officially entering the search for a head coach. • There weren’t many Cowboys thoughts with the first game of the weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans but at one point, my mind did wander. • With Detroit’s loss, …

Terry McLaurin’s late TD propels Commanders to win over Cowboys, No. 6 seed: Takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Terry McLaurin’s late TD propels Commanders to win over Cowboys, No. 6 seed: Takeaways

New York Times  

By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf, Ben Standig and RJ Kraft Terry McLaurin’s 5-yard touchdown catch with 3 seconds left gave the Washington Commanders a 23-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Tampa Bay smoked Washington 37-20 at home in Week 1, but there isn’t much to take away from that game: It was Daniels’ debut and he’s improved by miles since …

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Inside KaVontae Turpin’s ‘Houdini-style’ TD: A spinning escape and blazing finish
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside KaVontae Turpin’s ‘Houdini-style’ TD: A spinning escape and blazing finish

New York Times  

— When Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert blasted the ball off the tee with just more than three minutes left in regulation against the Dallas Cowboys, things felt normal. “I always do it when I ain’t got nowhere to go, when I’m in trouble,” Turpin said. “Once I get through that chute, it’s a house call every time,” Turpin said. …

Commanders kicking themselves over loss to Cowboys as playoff race tightens
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders kicking themselves over loss to Cowboys as playoff race tightens

New York Times  

— Seriously, where do you begin? GO DEEPER Cowboys shock Commanders 34-26 after chaotic fourth quarter: Takeaways Instead, that didn’t happen until Austin Seibert missed a potential score-tying extra point after Terry McLaurin found the end zone with an epic 86-yard catch-and-run. When asked about the nonexistent pass rush, which allowed Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush to play within a clean …

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

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

Ezekiel Elliott returns for Cowboys after disciplinary absence and has costly fumble against Eagles
4 months, 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 …

Dallas Cowboys fake-punt attempt hilariously fails as punter comes nowhere close to completing pass
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys fake-punt attempt hilariously fails as punter comes nowhere close to completing pass

Daily Mail  

The Dallas Cowboys tried to flip their fortunes in the beginning of the third quarter of Sunday's loss against the Atlanta Falcons to hilariously unsuccessful results on the back's of punter Bryan Anger. That did not stop Cowboys' head coach Mike McCarthy from giving Anger the green light to throw the ball. Dallas Cowboys punter Bryan Anger threw a pass …

Dallas Cowboys leave it late to edge past Pittsburgh Steelers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys leave it late to edge past Pittsburgh Steelers

The Independent  

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Inside Jalen Tolbert’s ‘miraculous’ game-winning touchdown for Cowboys: ‘It was special’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Jalen Tolbert’s ‘miraculous’ game-winning touchdown for Cowboys: ‘It was special’

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — At 1:20 a.m., Dallas Cowboys left guard — and, due to an injury, left tackle Sunday night — Tyler Smith stood in front of his locker with an expression of relief. Quarterback Dak Prescott dropped back to the 15-yard line before throwing a pass to wide receiver Jalen Tolbert, running from right to left in the end zone. …

Dak Prescott leads Dallas Cowboys to 20-15 win over New York Giants
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dak Prescott leads Dallas Cowboys to 20-15 win over New York Giants

The Independent  

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Dak Prescott throws 2 TD passes and Cowboys win 7th straight over Giants, 20-15
5 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 …

Body language to production, Cowboys need CeeDee Lamb to be better in order to be successful
6 months ago

Body language to production, Cowboys need CeeDee Lamb to be better in order to be successful

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — With five minutes left in regulation, Dak Prescott threw a pass to CeeDee Lamb on second-and-2 that would have resulted in a first down. GO DEEPER Lamar Jackson, Ravens thwart Cowboys' comeback in 28-25 win: Takeaways Lamb’s evening was much different. “Reading body language, I’m not really into it,” Prescott said. Prior to the field goal, the …

Cowboys feel playoff-tested after strange win over Lions that followed pair of road losses
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Dallas Cowboys survive late threat to beat Detroit Lions
1 year, 2 months ago

Dallas Cowboys survive late threat to beat Detroit Lions

The Independent  

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James Cook, Bills steamroll Cowboys to remain firmly in playoff race; Dallas still clinches berth
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Dallas Cowboys cruise to Thanksgiving win over Washington Commanders
1 year, 3 months ago

Dallas Cowboys cruise to Thanksgiving win over Washington Commanders

The Independent  

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Cowboys take 12-game home winning streak into 11th Thanksgiving meeting with Washington
1 year, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Cowboys have to believe they can reach the NFC championship game. Because results show they can’t
1 year, 4 months ago

Cowboys have to believe they can reach the NFC championship game. Because results show they can’t

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys already have lost to both teams from last season’s NFC championship game. That’s where the Cowboys finished last season, which sent them on the road in the playoffs in yet another failed attempt to get past the divisional round. The 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year’s second consecutive 300-yard game …

How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’
1 year, 4 months 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 bounce back to edge past Los Angeles Chargers
1 year, 5 months ago

Dallas Cowboys bounce back to edge past Los Angeles Chargers

The Independent  

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Dak Prescott, Cowboys rally in fourth quarter for a 20-17 victory over the Chargers
1 year, 5 months ago

Dak Prescott, Cowboys rally in fourth quarter for a 20-17 victory over the Chargers

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Fans and some players might roll their eyes when a Week 6 game is described as a must win. That doesn’t matter to Dak Prescott After playing one of the worst games of his eight-year career last week and with a bye week on the horizon, Prescott went into Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers …

From Tony Pollard to CeeDee Lamb, 8 Cowboys who stepped up in big moments Monday night
1 year, 5 months ago

From Tony Pollard to CeeDee Lamb, 8 Cowboys who stepped up in big moments Monday night

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — In big games, teams need their best players to play up to the billing and beyond. In Monday night’s 20-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, the Dallas Cowboys — from Dak Prescott to Micah Parsons and others in between — got major contributions from their best players. The last two drives of the game included a …

Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, Belichick’s worst loss
1 year, 5 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 carry on after star cornerback Trevon Diggs’ season-ending knee injury
1 year, 6 months ago

Cowboys carry on after star cornerback Trevon Diggs’ season-ending knee injury

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys carried Super Bowl expectations into the season and a had a defense playing on that lofty level when star cornerback Trevon Diggs tore the ACL in his left knee in practice this week. “Obviously you feel sick about him, and it’s definitely a punch in the gut for our football team,” coach Mike McCarthy …

Prescott, Cowboys tasked with avoiding letdown of no Rodgers in home opener against Wilson, Jets
1 year, 6 months ago

Prescott, Cowboys tasked with avoiding letdown of no Rodgers in home opener against Wilson, Jets

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — As a fellow quarterback to have experienced a major injury, Dak Prescott felt as much as anyone for Aaron Rodgers when the four-time MVP went down early in his New York Jets debut with a torn Achilles tendon. “But to say it diminishes an NFL game would be wild of me, especially understanding how great this defense …

Dallas Cowboys send message with dominant 40-0 victory over New York Giants
1 year, 6 months ago

Dallas Cowboys send message with dominant 40-0 victory over New York Giants

The Independent  

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Cowboys shut out Giants 40-0: Dallas defense takes care of business as offense shakes off rust
1 year, 6 months ago

Cowboys shut out Giants 40-0: Dallas defense takes care of business as offense shakes off rust

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Thursday Night Football featuring Giants vs. 49ers By Saad Yousuf, Jon Machota and Charlotte Carroll The Dallas Cowboys shut out the New York Giants 40-0 in their Week 1 matchup on “Sunday Night Football.” Here’s what you need to know: The Cowboys went up 19-0 after the first quarter, when Dallas’ special teams and …

Cowboys’ last-ditch plays against 49ers never have a prayer
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Cowboys’ season ends: Dak Prescott’s play, turnovers lead to another playoff exit
2 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys’ season ends: Dak Prescott’s play, turnovers lead to another playoff exit

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Cowboys’ season ended in a somewhat predictable way Sunday. The 49ers have ended consecutive 12-win Dallas seasons and march to another NFC Championship Game — their seventh since the Cowboys last attended one. In a game the Cowboys thought they could make Purdy “play like a rookie”, it was Dallas’ guy who most resembled that. …

Cowboys stunningly bad in finale as they now prepare for playoffs, Buccaneers
2 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys stunningly bad in finale as they now prepare for playoffs, Buccaneers

New York Times  

— The Cowboys will enter the playoffs coming off their worst game of the season. “We get to suck on that all week,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said while standing in the visiting locker room Sunday night at FedEx Field. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs and will travel to Tampa Bay to face Tom Brady and the fourth-seed Buccaneers …

Cowboys score 33 points in 4th quarter, rout Colts 54-19
2 years, 3 months 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 score 33 points in 4th quarter, rout Colts 54-19
2 years, 3 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Lamb sets table on Thanksgiving as Cowboys beat Giants 28-20
2 years, 3 months ago

Lamb sets table on Thanksgiving as Cowboys beat Giants 28-20

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — CeeDee Lamb could only smile when officials upheld an out-of-bounds call on what the Dallas receiver hoped would be a touchdown on his second one-handed catch of the game. Lamb put the Cowboys in position for one of Dak Prescott’s two scoring passes to Dalton Schultz and Ezekiel Elliott’s TD run in a 28-20 victory over the …

How the Cowboys improved to 8-3 and scored 21 consecutive second-half points
2 years, 3 months ago

How the Cowboys improved to 8-3 and scored 21 consecutive second-half points

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The first half looked as if it was setting up another Thanksgiving Day disappointment for the Cowboys. “To win a game when you have 2-to-1 penalties on your opponent, that’s obviously not where we want to be,” Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said. “I can’t necessarily put the team in that position.” He said the second one was …

Cowboys crush Vikings’ 7-game win streak with 40-3 romp
2 years, 4 months ago

Cowboys crush Vikings’ 7-game win streak with 40-3 romp

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Cowboys had some hard conversations with each other after their collapse last week at Green Bay. Tony Pollard had two touchdown catches with a career-high 189 yards from scrimmage, and the Cowboys sacked Kirk Cousins a career-most seven times Sunday in a 40-3 victory over the Vikings. “This league has a way of humbling any football …

Cowboys poised for playoffs with history of failure hovering
2 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, …

Cowboys win: Dak Prescott shakes off rust, defense creates 5 turnovers vs. Lions
2 years, 5 months ago

Cowboys win: Dak Prescott shakes off rust, defense creates 5 turnovers vs. Lions

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott was noticeably fired up as he jogged to the Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium locker room after Sunday’s 24-6 win over the Detroit Lions. “I think once I made some throws and knew my thumb was good, I felt like I had the spin back that I’ve had and the confidence,” Prescott said. “I feel like I …

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