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Dak Prescott, Cardinals

Week 17 Loss Drops Cowboys to 4th Seed, Removes Top Seed Potential

While the Dallas Cowboys are still NFC East Champions and guaranteed a home game in the NFC playoffs, yesterday’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals was still costly. It potentially dropped Dallas from the second to the fourth seed in the tournament and removed any chance that the Cowboys could catch the Packers for the top seed …

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Jess Haynie

Cowboys vs. Eagles: NFL Rivalry Returns This Monday Night 1

Cowboys-Eagles Week 18 Game Flexed to Saturday Night

The will be a week of firsts for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. Not only will they play in their first Week 18 game, but they’ll also be some of the first teams to have their game flexed to Saturday night under the NFL’s new format. The league’s decision to flex this game is interesting …

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Michael Gallup

Cowboys Fear WR Michael Gallup Done for Year w/ Torn ACL

Wide Receiver Michael Gallup left the Cowboys’ loss against the Arizona Cardinals following a first-half touchdown catch and did not return due to a knee injury. In postgame comments, Jerry Jones shared that Dallas fears Gallup’s season is over due to a torn ACL but await an MRI tomorrow to confirm. Gallup twisted in midair to …

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Dak Prescott

ARI 25, DAL 22: Cowboys Fall Short in Potential Playoff Preview

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t make the kind of statement they’d hoped for in their matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. Struggles in all phases of the game, plus a critical fumble by Dak Prescott, led to a 25-22 loss against Dallas’ potential first-round opponent in the playoffs. The loss dropped the Cowboys to 11-5 and to the …

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Cardinals Game a Big Test for McCarthy's Coaching "Upgrade" From Garrett

Was McCarthy Really an Upgrade From Garrett? Cardinals Game a Big Test

Though the Dallas Cowboys are currently riding high in one of their better seasons of the last 10 years, there’s still plenty to prove and accomplish. That’s especially true for Head Coach Mike McCarthy as he still works to validate the Jones’ decision to hand him the keys after nine seasons with Jason Garrett. If McCarthy …

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LB Keanu Neal, DT Quinton Bohanna Placed on COVID-19 List

LB Keanu Neal, DT Quinton Bohanna Placed on COVID-19 List

Yesterday the Cowboys placed Linebacker Keanu Neal and Defensive Tackle Quinton Bohanna on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Both will miss Sunday’s Week 17 showdown between Dallas and the Arizona Cardinals. The veteran Neal has filled a significant role this season. He’s been an occasional starter and played on over two-thirds of the defensive snaps over the last …

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Dak Prescott, Washington

Dak Prescott Named NFC Offensive Player of Week 16

Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week following his great performance in Dallas’ 56-14 rout of the Washington Football Team in Week 16. Prescott posted 330 passing yards and four touchdowns, with all but six yards of that coming in just the first half alone. Dak and many other …

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Tyron Smith

OT Tyron Smith Returning to Practice Today

Offensive Tackle Tyron Smith is expected to return to practice today according to Head Coach Mike McCarthy. Barring any setbacks this week, this should put the Pro Bowler on track to play this Sunday in a critical NFC showdown with the Arizona Cardinals. Smith has missed Dallas’ last two games with an ankle injury and three …

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Jaguars Request to Interview Kellen Moore & Dan Quinn for HC Opening

Jaguars Request to Interview Kellen Moore & Dan Quinn for HC Opening

The Jacksonville Jaguars have requested to interview the Dallas Cowboys offensive and defensive coordinators, Kellen Moore and Dan Quinn, for their vacant head coach position. This request comes as part of a new league policy that allows for interviews to occur during the last two weeks of the regular season. This provision is only granted to …

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Ezekiel Elliott

NFC East 2021: Cowboys Clinch Division Title, Eagles Rise to Wild Card

The Dallas Cowboys knew they’d won the NFC East before their game against the Washington Football Team even started. But while America’s Team still delivered a near-fatal blow to one rival’s postseason hopes, another has risen up in the wild card race. Thanks to a three-game win streak and meandering from their competition, the Philadelphia Eagles …

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Terence Steele

DAL 56, WAS 14: Everybody Scores as Cowboys Crush Washington

Few games get more one-sided than what we saw tonight in Dallas. The Cowboys scored in almost every way possible to lay a 56-14 beatdown on the Washington Football Team. Dallas had been officially named NFC East Champions earlier in the evening when the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Denver Broncos, clinching the strength of victory …

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Dak Prescott Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Still Want Dallas? Cowboys Up 42-7 at Halftime Over WFT

The Cowboys found out they were NFC East Champions about 90 minutes before kickoff of their Sunday Night Football matchup with Washington. But there’s no letup or letdown from Dallas tonight; America’s Team is on fire right now with a 42-7 halftime lead over the Football Team. The 42 first-half points for the Cowboys is the most …

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Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott

Cowboys Clinch 2021 NFC East Championship

The Dallas Cowboys will be walking into tonight’s game against the Washington Football Team with one less thing to worry about. Thanks to earlier game outcomes, the Cowboys have officially become 2021 NFC East Champions! While the Philadelphia Eagles handled their business against the New York Giants, that win wasn’t enough to prevent the Cowboys from …

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ESPN: Jayron Kearse Called Cowboys Defensive Plays Over Micah Parsons at Vikings

Cowboys 2021 Playoff Scenarios: Week 16 Impact Games

There were some big moves throughout the NFC playoff picture based on Week 15’s results. But with many teams still divided by just tiebreakers, more changes could be ahead as we look into the Week 16 schedule and games with postseason implications. The Cowboys jumped from the fourth to the second seed after surprising losses by …

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Malik Hooker

BREAKING: S Malik Hooker Positive for COVID, Week 16 Status TBD

After his best game yet with the Cowboys, Safety Malik Hooker has tested positive for COVID-19 and gone into the protocol. He status for Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team is currently unknown. Hooker had an interception and six tackles last week in Dallas’ victory over the New York Giants. It was his most noteworthy …

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2022 Pro Bowl Roster Released; Which Cowboys Made It?

2022 Pro Bowl Roster Released; Which Cowboys Made It?

The rosters for the 2022 Pro Bowl were announced just minutes ago and five Dallas Cowboys made the initial list. Which players will represent The Star in this season’s all-star game? Two longtime Pro Bowl fixtures, Guard Zack Martin and Offensive Tackle Tyron Smith, will return to the Pro Bowl after missing last year with injury-plagued …

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Tony Pollard, Giants

NFC East 2021: Cowboys Just a Win Away From Division Crown

There was a slim chance that the Cowboys might clinch the NFC East last week if several games went their way. That did not occur, but now it makes things a lot simpler for Week 16 and allows Dallas to control its own destiny in their rematch with Washington. The big things did go how the …

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CeeDee Lamb

Putting CeeDee Lamb’s Drops in Perspective

With three drops in last week’s victory over the New York Giants, CeeDee Lamb is facing some unusual criticism in recent days. But while the Cowboys’ receiver did struggle on Sunday, is his overall season and career progress now being treated too harshly? Prior to Week 15 Lamb had just five drops in 13 games. With …

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Jourdan Lewis

Cowboys Move Up to #2 Seed w/ Shocking Losses by Bucs, Cards

The Cowboys went into Week 15 as the #4 seed in the NFC playoff picture. But after handling their own business against the Giants and then shocking losses by the Buccaneers and Cardinals, Dallas has now moved up to 2nd and just one game back of the Packers for the NFC’s top seed. Yesterday, Arizona suffered …

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Dalton Schultz, Giants

DAL 21, NYG 6: Cowboys Get 10th Win on 4 Takeaways

The Cowboys defense isn’t just stealing the show these days; it’s the key to success in the second half of the season. Four takeaways were critical today as Dallas picked up a 21-6 road victory over the New York Giants. Dallas picked off backup QB Mike Glennon three times, highlighted by Trevon Diggs’ 10th interception of …

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Ezekiel Elliott, Giants

Cowboys Build 15-3 Halftime Lead on Run Game & Giants Turnovers

The Cowboys aren’t exactly on fire today in New York, but the Giants are drowning in their own mistakes. Thanks to two takeaways by the defense, Dallas has built a 15-3 lead at halftime of this Week 15 matchup in the NFC East. Jourdan Lewis snagged a tipped ball for an interception early in the half …

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