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Trevon Diggs Has Been Excellent in Coverage on 3rd, 4th Downs in 2021

Trevon Diggs has Been Excellent in Coverage on 3rd, 4th Downs in 2021

Cornerback Trevon Diggs had some rough moments as a rookie in 2020, which is to be expected playing his position. However, he did manage to lead the Dallas Cowboys in interceptions (3) and passes defended (14) despite missing four games with a broken foot. In 2021, the former second-round pick has taken his game to the …

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Ezekiel Elliott Reaches 100 Yards for the Second Consecutive Game, 3rd in the NFL in Rushing

Ezekiel Elliott Reaches 100 Yards Again, 3rd in the NFL in Rushing

Ezekiel Elliott spent the offseason going through a vigorous training regimen to work on his speed and agility with running back guru Josh Hicks. Looking leaner and lighter on his feet during his workouts, the hope was that Elliott would regain some of his luster from his first several seasons when he won two rushing titles …

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Protecting the Football has Been Key in Cowboys Fast Start

Protecting the Football has Been Key in Cowboys Fast Start

Several factors have led to the 3-1 start for the Dallas Cowboys. They are fourth in scoring offense at 31.5 points per game. Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard have led a dominant rushing attack that is currently second in the NFL at 165.8 yards a game. On defense, they are sixth against the run and second …

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NFL Oddsmakers Have High Expectations for Cowboys Dak Prescott & Ezekiel Elliott

Cowboys Seeking Longest Winning Streak Since 2018 vs Giants

The Dallas Cowboys have been on a roll since their two-point loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to start the season. They have won three consecutive games and currently sit on top of the NFC East. On Sunday, the New York Giants are on the menu and a victory for the Cowboys would accomplish something that …

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The Demise of Ezekiel Elliott was Greatly Exaggerated

The Demise of Ezekiel Elliott was Greatly Exaggerated

In the first three seasons of Ezekiel Elliott’s career, there was little to no doubt that he was the best running back in the NFL. He won two rushing titles (2016, 2018) and led the league in yards per game (98.3) in the year he didn’t despite missing six games due to a suspension. However, over …

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Trevon Diggs

Trevon Diggs Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Trevon Diggs may need to purchase another home just to hold all of his awards. The former second-round pick was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September after snagging three interceptions and six passes defended. He hasn’t stopped there though. In the Cowboys’ 36-28 win over the Carolina Panthers, Diggs racked up two more …

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Trevon Diggs Continues Interception Streak, Makes NFL and Cowboys History

Trevon Diggs Continues Interception Streak, Makes NFL and Cowboys History

There isn’t a cornerback playing better football in the NFL than Trevon Diggs. After showing flashes of being a big-time player as a rookie last season by leading the team in interceptions and passes defended despite missing four games, Diggs is on an unbelievable roll in 2021. The Carolina Panthers came into town this past Sunday …

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Amari Cooper

Amari Cooper NFL’s Top WR When Playing at Home Since 2018

The narrative on Amari Cooper back in 2019 was that he didn’t perform well on the road as he only amassed 27 receptions away from AT&T Stadium that season. However, Cooper quickly changed that narrative in 2020 as he caught 48 of his 92 receptions on the road. Since joining the Dallas Cowboys in 2018, Cooper …

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Trevon Diggs Will Make NFL History With Interception vs Panthers

Trevon Diggs Will Make NFL History With Interception vs Panthers

Trevon Diggs had his ups and downs as a rookie but still managed to lead the Dallas Cowboys in interceptions (3) and passes defended (14) in just 12 games, becoming the first rookie defender in team history to top both of those lists. So far in 2021, however, he’s been on an entirely different planet. Diggs …

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Cowboys Legend DeMarcus Ware Sees Something Special in Rookie Micah Parsons

Cowboys Legend DeMarcus Ware Sees Something Special in Rookie Micah Parsons

Micah Parsons has been a breath of fresh air to the Dallas Cowboys defense. Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn hasn’t just used him as an off-the-ball linebacker. With DeMarcus Lawrence currently out with a broken bone in his foot, Quinn has given Parsons more edge-rushing responsibilities. The results have been satisfactory. In the last two games, Parsons …

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Dak Prescott Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Dak Prescott: “I Feel Like I’m Playing The Best I’ve Ever Played”

One of the biggest storylines in the NFL going into the 2021 season was how would Dak Prescott look after the compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle last season. Prescott had multiple surgeries to repair his injury and looked excellent during OTAs, minicamp, and training camp but nothing matters until the games count for …

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Ezekiel Elliott: "Everybody Can Eat"

Ezekiel Elliott on 2021 Cowboys: “Everybody Can Eat”

The Dallas Cowboys picked a huge win on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles in blowout fashion 41-21. Ezekiel Elliott was the spearhead as he rushed for 95 yards on 17 carries and added 21 more yards and three receptions. Elliott wasn’t the only Cowboy that had a big night against the Eagles. They got contributions …

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La'el Collins was the Fourth Highest-Graded Offensive Tackle in 2019

Report: Cowboys RT La’el Collins Attempted to Bribe Drug-Test Collector

It was bad enough that the Dallas Cowboys suffered a tough two-point loss in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but they also lost an important part of their offensive line. La’el Collins, the Cowboys starting right tackle, was suspended for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. The agent of Collins, Peter Schaffer, expressed his …

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