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Was The Cowboys Defense Actually Any Better Vs. The Bengals?

Was The Cowboys Defense Actually Any Better Vs. The Bengals?

For the first time this season the Cowboys completed a wire-to-wire win on Sunday, defeating the two-win Bengals, 30-7. Despite holding similar records, this game never felt competitive, with the Cowboys having a clear talent advantage in some key areas. The story of the game were the three first half takeaways, however, as the Cowboys’ positive …

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Cowboys Headlines - DAL 30, GB 16: Rookies Stars Outshine Aaron Rodgers

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Plans To Play Through Calf Injury

While the Dallas Cowboys offensive stars have been decimated by injuries, running back Ezekiel Elliott has remained in the lineup each week. This streak came into question on Wednesday, however, when it was revealed that Elliott was dealing with a calf injury, limiting him in practice. “I don’t remember exactly where I hurt it…It’s more of …

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Didn't Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy Buy Into Analytics?

Injuries: An Excuse, Or Grounding The 2020 Cowboys In Reality?

First year head coach. First year defensive coordinator. No real offseason programs. And, of course, a global pandemic. The excuses are everywhere for the 2020 Dallas Cowboys. Yet this season has been a complete disaster, and it feels like someone has to be to blame. Are the coaches in over their heads? Are the players simply …

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#CINvsDAL: The Battle For The 3rd Overall Pick

#CINvsDAL: The Battle For The 3rd Overall Pick

Well, this is where we are now. Deep down we’ve known that the Dallas Cowboys have been playing for nothing more than draft position for a couple months now, but it became extra official on Tuesday night. Dallas now sits two full games behind both the Giants and Washington, and they’ve shown no signs of a …

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Dallas Cowboys Fail To Finish Drives, Make Kicks In Week 13 Loss

When you look at the raw offensive numbers, it’s hard to see how the Dallas Cowboys only scored 17 points in their week 13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Michael Gallup and CeeDee Lamb each had strong games, Ezekiel Elliott looked as fresh as he has all season, and Andy Dalton seemed to avoid the big …

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Kellen Moore, Cowboys Offense Face Tough Test Tuesday Night

The Cowboys offense came into 2020 expected to be in consideration for the best unit in football. Between Dak Prescott, a plethora of elite receivers, a solid offensive line, and running back Ezekiel Elliott, there looked to be little in the way of a dominant offensive year. Of course, injuries have been a massive issue. No …

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What Was The Cowboys Worst Move In 2020?

What Was The Cowboys’ Biggest Miss Of 2020?

To say 2020 has been a frustrating year for the Dallas Cowboys would be an understatement. Once thought of as a potential Super Bowl contender, America’s Team now sits at 3-8 on the season heading into a Tuesday night game that Andy Dalton will start in. It’s been bad. But while there has been a plethora …

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Cowboys Must Stop Abandoning Ezekiel Elliott

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Nominated For The Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Running back Ezekiel Elliott is the Cowboys nominee for the 2020 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, presented annually to an NFL player for their on-field sportsmanship and integrity. The award was created in 2014 in honor of longtime Pittsburgh Steelers founding owner and Hall of Famer Art Rooney Sr. Each team receives one nominee for the award, …

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CeeDee Lamb Tops all Rookie WRs in Week 1

WR CeeDee Lamb: “Honored” To Wear 88, Continue Dez Bryant’s Legacy

The blue number 88 on top of the Cowboys’ home white jersey is as legendary as it gets in NFL lore. Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin, and Dez Bryant all put together Hall of Fame worthy stretches while wearing the number, and were each among the best receivers in their respective eras. Now, rookie first round receiver …

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Cowboys Fail Final Test, Get Embarrassed On Thanksgiving Day

We should’ve seen this coming. The 2020 Dallas Cowboys will be remembered for a few things, but you have to start with injuries when telling their story. Beginning with La’el Collins before the team even played a meaningful snap, and continuing on through Tyron Smith, Blake Jarwin, Zack Martin, and Dak Prescott, this season will be …

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WAS 41, DAL 16: Same Old Story For The 2020 Cowboys

WAS 41, DAL 16: Same Old Story For The 2020 Cowboys

Believe it or not, many Cowboys fans came into this Thanksgiving matchup with Washington with a sliver of hope. Hope that they could cobble together enough competent quarterback play to remain competitive this season, and potentially earn an NFC East crown. Hope that at the very least, this team would be well coached, looking like they …

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The Dallas Cowboys Enter Thursday's Game In Unfamiliar Territory

The Dallas Cowboys Enter Thursday’s Game In Unfamiliar Territory

One game can change a lot in the NFL. At least, it can change perception. The Dallas Cowboys hadn’t won a game in over a month since losing their starting quarterback, sliding down to last place in the NFC East standings. It was fair to question if they would win another game at all, as they …

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Newly Formed Cowboys' OL Faces Big Test Vs. Washington

Newly Formed Cowboys’ OL Faces Big Test Vs. Washington

Superstar skill players like CeeDee Lamb and Ezekiel Elliott stole the headlines from Sunday’s win over the Vikings, but the Cowboys offensive line deserved just as much praise. It’s been a struggle for the once great unit in 2020, losing Travis Frederick to retirement as well as Tyron Smith and La’el Collins to injury for the …

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How Zack Martin's Move to RT Saved The Cowboys' Day

Zack Martin’s Move to RT Saved The Cowboys’ Day, And Maybe Their Season

Oh how things can change quickly in the NFL. The now 3-7 Cowboys defeated the previously streaking Vikings on Sunday, behind a game winning drive led by Andy Dalton. The Cowboys offense looked to finally find its footing for the first time since Dak Prescott’s injury, running the ball all over Minnesota while utilizing their passing …

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Dallas Cowboys Good, Bad, and Ugly From Week 8 Against Philadelphia Eagles

You Might Not Want To Hear It, But The NFC East Is Still Up For Grabs

Somehow, it’s already mid-November, which means it’s time for the Cowboys’ annual 3-games-in-12-days stretch, as they play on Sunday-Thursday-Thursday for the next three weeks. It’s been a disastrous season so far for the Cowboys, who enter Sunday’s matchup with the Minnesota Vikings with just a 2-7 record. Dak Prescott is out for the season, Tyron Smith …

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Ezekiel Elliott, Lions

Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Calls RB Ezekiel Elliott “Our Best Player”

The Dallas Cowboys are 2-7, banged up just about as bad as anyone in the league, and in the middle of their most disappointing season in recent memory; but Owner Jerry Jones is still looking for bright spots publicly, and he’s doing so with Running Back Ezekiel Elliott. About a week removed from calling struggling Linebacker …

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Zack Martin Named All-Pro for 6th Consecutive Season, Building Hall of Fame Resume

Cowboys OL Zack Martin Remains Among The League’s Best

You don’t need me to tell you how poorly 2020 has gone for the Dallas Cowboys. Once considered a Super Bowl contender, the Cowboys now sit at 2-7 during a completely lost season. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some bright spots, however. Starting guard Zack Martin has been one of the NFL’s best since the day …

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Will Andy Dalton Lead the Dallas Cowboys Back to the Playoffs? 1

Cowboys’ Andy Dalton Auditioning For His Next Quarterbacking Job

Despite their best efforts to fall out of contention, the Dallas Cowboys are still alive in the NFC East race. But really…who cares? Well, the Cowboys certainly do, as they are going back to Andy Dalton as their starting quarterback this week as they look to string together some wins. It’ll be a tall task, but …

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