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Jason Garrett Deserves Credit for Cowboys Turnaround

The Dallas Cowboys looked to be dead in the water after making a big splash at the trade deadline. They had just acquired Amari Cooper during the bye week and then proceeded to lay an egg as a team on Monday Night Football getting beat 28-14 to the Tennessee Titans. It was a frustrating day for the …

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Safe to Say, Ezekiel Elliott Not an Offensive Line Product

Workload Decreasing for Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott?

Over the last six weeks, the Dallas Cowboys have fed Zeke to the tune of 30 touches per game. He’s averaged 22.8 rushes and 7.2 receptions per game in that same time frame. Elliott’s a durable back, but the Dallas Cowboys look to he preparing to ease back on his touch count over the final two …

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Surprisingly, Cowboys Just 1-2 Against Giants With Ezekiel Elliott

Final Thoughts and Prediction for Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

To say that the Dallas Cowboys (8-6) need a bounce back game this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-9) is an understatement. The Cowboys had a ton of momentum going into last week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts coming off a five game winning streak and dramatic win against their division rival the Philadelphia Eagles …

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Takeaway Tuesday: Prescott's Legs Give Offense a Much Needed Spark

Feed Dak: Cowboys Not Utilizing Prescott’s Greatest Strength

For years we’ve seen the transition of offenses in the NFL to offenses that resemble more what a college offense looks like. We’re seeing a rise in the use of spread formations with 11 personnel becoming the personnel of choice across the league. Teams are using more read-option running schemes and run-pass options in their offenses. …

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Amari Cooper

Facing Buccaneers Defense, Cowboys have Huge Opportunity

The Dallas Cowboys offense needs a bounce back game in the worst way this week against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-9) defense that ranks as one of the worst in the NFL in pretty much every category. The Cowboys need to come out and put on an impressive offensive performance this week to put themselves back …

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Wolf Hunter: Leighton Vander Esch's Pass Coverage Skills Rising to Occasion

3 Dallas Cowboys Snubbed from Initial Pro Bowl Rosters

The NFL released it’s 2019 Pro Bowl selections on Tuesday with five Dallas Cowboys making this year’s all-star game. Ezekiel Elliott, Byron Jones, DeMarcus Lawrence, Tyron Smith, and Zack Martin will be representing the Dallas Cowboys this season when the AFC and the NFC teams face off in Orlando, Florida in February. None of the players …

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Blake Jarwin

Despite Drop Blake Jarwin Emerging for Cowboys Passing Game

With all the questions surrounding the Dallas Cowboys offense this season, perhaps the biggest has been about the tight end group. The Cowboys have been waiting for their tight ends to make a significant impact this season and finally someone has stepped up. That someone is second year Tight End Blake Jarwin. The Dallas Cowboys front office …

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3 Stars from Dallas Cowboys Loss to the Seattle Seahawks

Ezekiel Elliott Productive in Cowboys Blowout Loss to Colts

It was as ugly of a performance as we’ve seen from the Dallas Cowboys in the Jason Garrett era. For the first time in a decade and a half, the Cowboys were shut out and it was a game full of bad pretty much everywhere you looked. Everywhere accept Ezekiel Elliott. What a waste!  Elliott and …

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#DALvsPHI: Amari Cooper, Ezekiel Elliott Key to Clipping the Eagles Wings?

Final Thoughts and Prediction for Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts

Over the last five weeks, the Dallas Cowboys have put themselves in a position in week 15 to clinch the NFC East with a win over the Indianapolis Colts or a loss by the Philadelphia Eagles vs the Los Angeles Rams. My how things have changed. Just six weeks ago, the Cowboys were coming off an …

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Maliek Collins

Maliek Collins Playing Excellent for Cowboys Defense

For the Dallas Cowboys on the interior, a lot of the news consistently surround the availability of Defensive Tackle David Irving, but Maliek Collins is playing excellent right now. While I’m willing to be very patient with Irving because of the elite talent he brings, Maliek Collins should continue to start for the Dallas Cowboys at …

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Ezekiel Elliott has Huge Day vs Eagles Thanks to Receiving Prowess

Ezekiel Elliott has Huge Day vs Eagles Thanks to Receiving Prowess

The Dallas Cowboys came away with a huge win against their division rival Philadelphia Eagles, putting them in a commanding position in the NFC East. They’re up two games in the division and one of the more underrated story lines from the victory is Ezekiel Elliott’s game. He had a huge day that no one is …

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Dak Prescott Clutch in 4th Quarter & OT in Win Over Eagles 3

Dak Prescott Clutch in 4th Quarter & OT in Win Over Eagles

The Dallas Cowboys are now in first place in the NFC East with a commanding two-game lead in the division over the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. Having swept the Philadelphia Eagles this season, the Cowboys own the tie-breaker over the Eagles which essentially gives them a three-game lead with three games to go. Though it …

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Amari Cooper has Final Say on Trade Compensation in Cowboys Win 3

Amari Cooper has Final Say on Trade Compensation in Cowboys Win

The big debate that occurred when the Dallas Cowboys made the move to acquire Amari Cooper from the Oakland Raiders, revolved around the trade compensation required for the Cowboys to complete the deal. Many thought that sending the Oakland Raiders a first round pick for Cooper to be too much, especially after it was rumored that …

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Cowboys Defense Setting the Tone in Playoff Push

As the Dallas Cowboys (7-5) prepare to play the Philadelphia Eagles (6-6) in another battle that will decide first place in the NFL, it’s the defense that is taking the lead for a team making a playoff push. And in the most important category, touchdowns allowed, the Dallas Cowboys are tied with the Minnesota Vikings for fewest …

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Eagles vs Redskins Tonight; What Outcome is Best for Cowboys?

Final Thoughts and Prediction for Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles

With the Dallas Cowboys set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, we are getting ready for yet another big game in the Dallas Cowboys plans for the 2018 playoffs. Like we’ve discussed every week for the last four weeks, this game is a must win as well. If the Cowboys, who are only a …

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Warts And All, Dak Prescott Shows Why It's Not So Easy To Move On

Dak Prescott Responds to Philadelphia Eagles’ Trash Talk

With the Dallas Cowboys (7-5) set to take on the hated Philadelphia Eagles (6-6) in an important divisional game, you knew that their would be some tension as the teams battle for first place in the division. Well, Eagles Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill set it off with some comments yesterday when speaking to the media. Dak Prescott …

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#DALvsWAS: Michael Gallup Will Play, Value Extends Beyond Passing Game

Wide Receiver Michael Gallup Making a Huge Impact for Dallas Cowboys

While a lot of the attention has been focused on the impact that the recently acquired Amari Cooper has made on the Cowboys offense, fellow Wide Receiver Michael Gallup has quietly made a huge impact of his own. Michael Gallup has settled in nicely as the number two receiver behind Amari Cooper since the Cowboys made …

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Neutral Perspective: Dak Prescott is NOT a 1-Man Army

Cowboys Aren’t Using Dak Prescott on Play Action Enough

The Dallas Cowboys offense has taken a turn for the better over the last five weeks. Five weeks ago, as we’ve discussed a ton, the Cowboys made the move to bring Amari Cooper from the Oakland Raiders for their first round pick. The results have been very encouraging for an offense that is hoping to be …

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Dallas Cowboys Still Plagued by Red Zone Struggles

Dak Prescott and Cowboys’ Offense Look Night and Day Different

Through the first seven weeks of the season, the Dallas Cowboys were an inconsistent bunch, finding very little answers offensively on the road and against good defenses. When the Cowboys went into their bye week in week eight, their was a lot of speculation of potential changes that could be made following their 20-17 loss to …

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Jaylon Smith, Leighton Vander Esch a Dominant Defensive Duo

The Dallas Cowboys have created the identity they’ve been looking for since 2014 when we first saw them take the run-first approach that led to a playoff berth and first round victory over the Detroit Lions. The problem that season is they didn’t have the defense that the Cowboys have been looking to create since bringing …

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Dallas Cowboys Still Plagued by Red Zone Struggles

Dallas Cowboys Still Plagued by Red Zone Struggles

Heading into Thursday night’s game with the New Orleans Saints, the Dallas Cowboys offense has struggled in the red zone and in particular inside the 10 yard line. Last night against a very explosive offense, the Dallas Cowboys were doing a great job at moving the ball and playing keep away from the Saints offense, but …

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