NFL divisional playoff primer: Cowboys and 49ers set for showdown
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL divisional playoff primer: Cowboys and 49ers set for showdown

LA Times  

Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott dives over Tampa Bay cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting for a first down during the Cowboys’ NFC wild-card playoff win Monday night. The Cowboys won at Tampa Bay on Monday night, but Dallas’ Brett Maher had a nightmare of a game, missing four consecutive extra points in the 31-14 victory. New York Giants coach Brian Daboll celebrates after an NFC wild-card playoff win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The four remaining quarterbacks in the AFC represent the next generation of NFL superstars: Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, Jacksonville’s Lawrence, Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Buffalo’s Josh Allen.

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Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5
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5 days, 7 hours ago

Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. Detroit will have a much-needed bye for its banged-up team during the first week of the …

Lions and Vikings wrap up NFL’s regular season by playing for top seed in NFC
1 week, 1 day ago

Lions and Vikings wrap up NFL’s regular season by playing for top seed in NFC

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will wrap up the NFL’s regular season with an unprecedented matchup and much at stake Sunday night. He went 21-35 as a starter in six seasons with the Jets, Carolina and San Francisco, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said Darnold’s renaissance is reminiscent of Baker Mayfield’s resurrected career in Tampa Bay. “Sometimes, …

Dan Quinn returns to Dallas with playoff-bound Commanders as Cowboys finish difficult season
1 week, 1 day ago

Dan Quinn returns to Dallas with playoff-bound Commanders as Cowboys finish difficult season

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dan Quinn’s playoff streak lives on in his first season with the Washington Commanders, which can’t be said for the fellow coaches and players he left in Dallas after three years as defensive coordinator of the Cowboys. Quinn returns to the home of the Cowboys just shy of a year since Dallas’ stunning blowout loss to Green …

Washington preps for playoffs as Cowboys finish season that ended 3-year postseason run
1 week, 1 day ago

Washington preps for playoffs as Cowboys finish season that ended 3-year postseason run

Associated Press  

Washington at Dallas Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Commanders by 4 1/2. Stats and stuff The Commanders are in the playoffs under first-year coach Dan Quinn, who made the postseason each of the past three years as the defensive coordinator for 12-5 teams with the Cowboys.. Washington is on a four-game winning streak since losing to Dallas …

NFL playoff picture after Week 17: Vikings, Lions to battle in finale for NFC No. 1 seed
1 week, 5 days ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 17: Vikings, Lions to battle in finale for NFC No. 1 seed

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings did what they needed to do to set up a winner-take-all Week 18 showdown with the Detroit Lions. Remaining schedule: vs. Bengals Odds: To make playoffs: 100% | To earn bye: 0% | To win Super Bowl: 1.6% The Chargers clinched a playoff spot with their Saturday demolition of the Patriots. Remaining schedule: vs. Chiefs Odds: To …

Eagles look to clinch NFC East title while Cowboys hope to play spoiler
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Eagles look to clinch NFC East title while Cowboys hope to play spoiler

Associated Press  

Dallas at Philadelphia Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 7 1/2 Against the spread: Dallas 6-9; Philadelphia 9-6 Series record: Cowboys lead 74-58. Cowboys offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Cowboys defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Eagles offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Eagles defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Turnover differential: Cowboys minus-3; Eagles plus-6 Eagles player to …

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Bengals trying to end another 3-game skid in visit to suddenly surging Cowboys
1 month ago

Bengals trying to end another 3-game skid in visit to suddenly surging Cowboys

Associated Press  

Cincinnati at Dallas Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Bengals by 5 1/2. Dallas lost to Houston in Week 11.. Burrow is one of six QBs with at least three consecutive games of 300-plus yards passing and at least three TDs. But Hendrickson does have 4 1/2 sacks in his past four road games and 9 1/2 in …

Cowboys Today: After months of challenges, Dallas’ defense finally getting healthy
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 run game, defense shine in first home win of season vs. Giants: Key takeaways
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Cowboys set for Thanksgiving visit from Giants after ending 5-game losing streak
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Believe it or not, Cowboys might have hope yet after chaotic win at Washington
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 QB Cooper Rush faces the Eagles again as another stint subbing for Dak Prescott begins
2 months ago

Cowboys QB Cooper Rush faces the Eagles again as another stint subbing for Dak Prescott begins

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The last of Cooper Rush’s five starts filling in for an injured Dak Prescott as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys in 2022 was against Philadelphia. “A ton,” Rush said when asked what he could take from four consecutive victories without an interception before throwing three picks in a loss at the Eagles. It’s all in how you …

Cowboys are saddled with 3-game losing streak and missing Dak Prescott as Eagles visit
2 months ago

Cowboys are saddled with 3-game losing streak and missing Dak Prescott as Eagles visit

Associated Press  

Philadelphia at Dallas Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 7 1/2. Key injuries Eagles TE Dallas Goedert returned to practice as a full participant this week, giving him a good chance to play after missing three games with a hamstring injury.. WRs A.J. Brown has at least five catches and 60 yards receiving in four consecutive …

Cowboys predictions at NFL midseason: Brandon Aubrey sets record, Dallas totals 2 home wins
2 months ago

Cowboys predictions at NFL midseason: Brandon Aubrey sets record, Dallas totals 2 home wins

New York Times  

After eight games in 2023, the Dallas Cowboys were trending up. pic.twitter.com/5pY2GfbqrK — NFL September 22, 2024 Cowboys finish season with 2 wins at home For the better part of the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the Cowboys’ dominance in Arlington got all the love. Jonathan Mingo catches first NFL touchdown in Week 15 This is an oddly specific prediction for …

Dak Prescott’s injury hurts Cowboys, but they are forced to confront tougher reality
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Cowboys' Passing Struggles as Prescott's Picks Mount Up
2 months, 1 week 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. …

Atlanta Falcons' Momentum Continues, While Cowboys' Struggles Continue
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2 months, 1 week 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 …

Week 8 NFL roundtable: Cowboys-49ers, NFC North prowess, Bucs injuries and Browns’ woes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Week 8 NFL roundtable: Cowboys-49ers, NFC North prowess, Bucs injuries and Browns’ woes

New York Times  

A sudden shift could take place for more than a few NFL teams in Week 8. The job Dan Campbell continues to do ranks right up there with the best in the league — so far, there has been no hangover from last season’s crushing conference title game loss. The Bucs were my preseason pick to win the NFC South …

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game
2 months, 2 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 …

Tom Brady names Dallas Cowboys' biggest issue as he blasts team in brutal assessment of historic loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tom Brady names Dallas Cowboys' biggest issue as he blasts team in brutal assessment of historic loss

Daily Mail  

Most are fortunate enough to fail in relative obscurity. The Dallas Cowboys, on the other hand, suffered a 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions in front of 93,000 fans, a national television audience, and the NFL's most decorated quarterback, who went on to offer Mike McCarthy's team a lecture on Fox Sports. Tom Brady offered a brutal assessment of the …

Cowboys don’t look close to being one of NFC’s top teams in ugly loss to Lions
2 months, 4 weeks 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
3 months, 1 week 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 leads Dallas Cowboys to 20-15 win over New York Giants
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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 …

NFL Week 3 takeaways: Do Cowboys have a fundamental flaw? Are Vikings a Super Bowl contender?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Week 3 takeaways: Do Cowboys have a fundamental flaw? Are Vikings a Super Bowl contender?

New York Times  

The Week 3 slate brought a reality check for some, and some glimmers of hope for a couple of the NFL’s winless teams. That’s also the last time Jones fired a head coach during a season, and those Jason Garrett teams produced plenty of embarrassing results. Nguyen: This isn’t just one game; the Cowboys have been gashed on the ground …

Ravens take rare 0-2 start into Dallas with Cowboys coming off blowout loss at home
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens take rare 0-2 start into Dallas with Cowboys coming off blowout loss at home

Associated Press  

Baltimore at Dallas Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox. Key injuries CB Nate Wiggins, the Ravens’ rookie first-round draft pick, didn’t practice to start the week after missing the loss to the Raiders because of a neck injury sustained in a car wreck.. LB Adisa Isaac, a rookie third-round choice, could be in line for his NFL debut. Isaac missed the …

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

Dak Prescott isn’t shying from what shapes up as a prove-it year for the Cowboys
4 months ago

Dak Prescott isn’t shying from what shapes up as a prove-it year for the Cowboys

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — At the moment, quarterback Dak Prescott and coach Mike McCarthy don’t have contracts beyond this season with the Dallas Cowboys. “If we all look personally into the last year of our deal, it’s going to create a little bit of that,” Prescott said. “But when you look to the left or right and there’s so many people …

Cowboys rework Dak Prescott’s contract to reduce massive cap hit slightly, AP source says
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys rework Dak Prescott’s contract to reduce massive cap hit slightly, AP source says

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are slightly reducing quarterback Dak Prescott’s massive salary cap hit by reworking his contract going into the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday. The reworking of the contract included adding two more voidable years in 2027 and 2028, which pushed Prescott’s salary cap number in 2025 …

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers

LA Times  

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes for a touchdown during a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC divisional playoffs Sunday at Ford Field. Goff threw his second touchdown pass with 6:22 left and the Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the divisional round on Sunday, lifting Detroit into the NFC championship for the first …

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers

Daily Mail  

The hard-to-predict group should be a better slate of games than the Wild Cards The NFL's final eight are all three games away from lifting a Lombardi Trophy The NFL Divisional round is set. QBs CJ Stroud and Lamar Jackson will be the duo in Baltimore under the biggest spotlight Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens In matchup of the future …

Stunned Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t address Mike McCarthy’s future after wild-card loss
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

NFL playoffs: Key matchups to watch in each NFC wild-card game
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL playoffs: Key matchups to watch in each NFC wild-card game

New York Times  

Two of the NFC Super Wild Card Weekend games will be played in domes and the other in Florida, so we could see a lot more scoring than on the AFC side, which will be impacted by some severe weather. Here is one key matchup to watch in each of the NFC games: Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Key …

Cowboys ride 16-game home win streak into playoffs as Packers’ Jordan Love makes postseason debut
11 months, 4 weeks 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. …

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys win the NFC East by beating the Commanders 38-10
1 year ago

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys win the NFC East by beating the Commanders 38-10

Associated Press  

— After Dak Prescott connected with CeeDee Lamb on a touchdown pass late in the first half Sunday to help the Dallas Cowboys clinch the NFC East title and the No. All the while, thousands of Dallas fans filling the Washington Commanders’ stadium chanted, “Let’s go, Cowboys!” The mood, the performance and the atmosphere were decidedly improved for Prescott, his …

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

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

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

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak
1 year ago

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The circumstances are quite a bit better for Detroit coach Dan Campbell since the previous time the Lions visited his home state. The Texas native has led the Lions to their first division title in 30 years, and the NFC North champs aren’t out of the running for the top seed in the NFC heading into Saturday …

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed
1 year ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed

New York Times  

Read the latest on the NFL playoff picture. Remaining schedule: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, vs. Carolina Panthers, at Tennessee Titans Odds: To make playoffs: 72.6 percent | To earn bye: 0 percent | To win Super Bowl: 2 percent Cleveland Browns Quarterback Joe Flacco, who turns 39 next month, has eclipsed 300 yards in back-to-back games, and he’s thrown for …

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