Matthew Lenix
Left Tackle Tyron Smith just can’t seem to escape the injury bug. From 2016 to 2019, Smith missed three games per season. 2020 was his worst year when it comes to injuries as he missed 14 games due to having surgery to fix a neck issue. Smith vowed to play all 17 games this season, but …
The Dallas Cowboys got a much-needed bounce-back win against the Atlanta Falcons 43-3 in Week 10, led by their defense. Rookie Linebacker Micah Parsons picked up his sixth sack of the season, Defensive End Dorance Armstrong recorded a sack and blocked a punt, and cornerbacks Trevon Diggs and Anthony Brown each registered interceptions. On the Falcons’ …
One reason the Dallas Cowboys have been so good on offense in 2021 is their ability to control the tempo by running the football well. Ezekiel Elliott is currently sixth in the NFL with 622 rushing yards and Tony Pollard is 23rd at 403 yards. They are both at the top in terms of yards-per-carry for …
Creating turnovers on defense will always put any team in a position to win games in the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys in 2021, unlike years past, have done a great job taking the away and setting up their offense, which is the top-ranked unit in the NFL, with short fields to put up points. The Cowboys’ …
Dak Prescott looked to be ready to play before the Dallas Cowboys Week 8 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings after suffering a calf injury. Airing on the side of caution, he was held out and the Cowboys were able to grind out a 20 to 16 win. Heading into last week’s game against the Denver Broncos, …
Micah Parsons had fans of the Dallas Cowboys and media members buzzing when he was selected with the 12th overall pick back in April. Most thought the Cowboys would go the cornerback route. However, Patrick Surtain and Jaycee Horn were taken right before the Cowboys’ pick at 10, forcing them to trade back two spots to …
The Dallas Cowboys came into their Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos on a six-game winning streak and looked like one of the best teams in the NFL. They won games in different ways as well. During their three-game homestand, the Cowboys dominated their opponents averaging over 40 points per game. It wouldn’t be as …
A big reason the Dallas Cowboys are 6-1 is the improvement of their defense. After being one of the NFL’s worst units in 2020, the Cowboys currently rank tied for first in interceptions with 11 and are tied for third in total turnovers with 14. Also, their plus five in turnover differential ranks sixth in the …
The Dallas Cowboys and their battles with the Denver Broncos go back to the early 1970s. The Cowboys won the first three meetings which included a 27-10 beatdown in Super Bowl XII. However, things have been fairly one-sided for the Broncos since that time. They have won eight of their 10 games against the Cowboys since …
The Dallas Cowboys have one of the top young cornerbacks in the NFL in Trevon Diggs. In seven games this season, he leads the NFL in both interceptions (7) and passes defended (11). However, his counterpart on the other side, Anthony Brown, has been much-maligned throughout his six-year career, but perception is starting to change. Brown …
It’s been a long time coming for Randy Gregory. The talented defensive end got his opportunity this season to showcase what he could do playing a full schedule and he’s taken advantage. Currently, Gregory leads the Dallas Cowboys with five sacks and has two games in which he’s brought down the quarterback twice. Also, he leads …
The Dallas Cowboys aired on the side of caution in their Week 8 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Despite Quarterback Dak Prescott looking great and showing no signs that he couldn’t play during pregame warmups after rehabbing his injured calf, the Cowboys rolled the dice with backup Cooper Rush and the team pulled out a 20-16 …
After snagging Trevon Diggs in the second-round in 2020, the Dallas Cowboys added more depth to the cornerback position in April when they drafted Kelvin Joseph out of Kentucky with the 44th overall pick. Understandably, there was excitement about Joseph seeing as he was coming off a season where he was tied for the SEC lead …
The Dallas Cowboys will put their five-game winning streak on the line Sunday night when they take on the Minnesota Vikings. Overshadowing the actual game has been the status of Quarterback Dak Prescott who will be a game-time decision as he looks to bounce back from a calf strain suffered in the Cowboys’ overtime win against …
La’el Collins signed a five-year, $50 million extension with $35 million in guaranteed money just before the start of the 2019 season. He responded by being one of the best right tackles in the NFL and some even thought he was a Pro Bowl snub. However, life for Collins on the football has been a nightmare …
The speculation on whether or not Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott will play against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday has dominated the NFL headlines this week. Prescott suffered a calf strain during the final play in overtime against the New England Patriots two weeks ago when he threw the game-winning touchdown to CeeDee Lamb. Prescott has …
The Dallas Cowboys didn’t just lose a game in Week 1 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers they lost Wide Receiver Michael Gallup who suffered a calf strain. Gallup hasn’t played since that time, however, he was designated to return from injured reserve on Monday which kick-started his 21-day practice window. He can be added to the …
Dak Prescott had a long road to recovery after a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle last October. After six games in 2021, it’s safe to say that he’s back and better than ever. Prescott has registered 1,813 yards and thrown 16 touchdowns this season while completing 73% of his passes. One area that …
Trevon Diggs picked up his seventh interception of the season last Sunday against the New England Patriots, tying Hall of Famer Rod Woodson for the most since the 1970 merger in the first six games of a season. However, he also took a hit to his bank account as he was fined for unnecessary roughness for …
The Dallas Cowboys picked up their fifth consecutive win last Sunday in thrilling fashion by beating the New England Patriots in overtime in Foxboro. However, Dak Prescott suffered a strained calf on the last play of the game as he tossed the game-winning touchdown to CeeDee Lamb. Prescott was seen in a walking boot during his …
The Dallas Cowboys were in search of a true No. 1 cornerback once Byron Jones left the franchise. A month after his departure, the Cowboys drafted Trevon Diggs with the 51st pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Thrown into the fire from the start, Diggs had his growing pains due to facing …