Young Cowboys have hope, but divisional-round block remains
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott have their first playoff win and the same divisional-round block the Dallas Cowboys haven't been able to solve for nearly 25 years. The star quarterback and running back figure to be leading the Dallas offense for years to come with new No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper, acquired midseason for the Cowboys' first-round pick in this...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott have their first playoff win and the same divisional-round block the Dallas Cowboys haven't been able to solve for nearly 25 years. The star quarterback and running back figure to be leading the Dallas offense for years to come with new No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper, acquired midseason for the Cowboys' first-round pick in this...
Cowboys, Rams seek long-awaited postseason breakthroughs
LOS ANGELES (AP) - As if the pressure of playing for the Los Angeles Rams' first playoff victory in 14 years wasn't enough, Todd Gurley carries an extra imperative into the Coliseum on Saturday night. "Basically, everybody I know hates the Cowboys," the Rams' All-Pro running back said. "They've been hitting me up all week, so I've got to try to take care of...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - As if the pressure of playing for the Los Angeles Rams' first playoff victory in 14 years wasn't enough, Todd Gurley carries an extra imperative into the Coliseum on Saturday night. "Basically, everybody I know hates the Cowboys," the Rams' All-Pro running back said. "They've been hitting me up all week, so I've got to try to take care of...
Cowboys' playoff trip to Rams is LA reunion for Tavon Austin
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tavon Austin's fresh start with the Dallas Cowboys wasn't much different than the stale final season the versatile receiver endured with the Los Angeles Rams. The difference is that Austin has a chance to change the feeling - against his former team, in the divisional round of the playoffs.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tavon Austin's fresh start with the Dallas Cowboys wasn't much different than the stale final season the versatile receiver endured with the Los Angeles Rams. The difference is that Austin has a chance to change the feeling - against his former team, in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Prescott's playoff road resumes in LA, where so much started
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - So many questions asked of Dak Prescott revolve around two years ago, when the Dallas quarterback led the Cowboys to an NFC-best 13 wins as a rookie before losing his playoff debut. There's a new angle to that old story line now that the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year has his first postseason victory. Prescott and the Cowboys (11-6) are headed to Los Angeles...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - So many questions asked of Dak Prescott revolve around two years ago, when the Dallas quarterback led the Cowboys to an NFC-best 13 wins as a rookie before losing his playoff debut. There's a new angle to that old story line now that the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year has his first postseason victory. Prescott and the Cowboys (11-6) are headed to Los Angeles...
Cowboys turn season from bust to playoff boom, trip to LA
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Before he knew the next opponent, owner Jerry Jones likened the recovery of his Dallas Cowboys from 3-5 to their first playoff win in four years to a boom-or-bust wagon train headed to California. Lo and behold, Dallas is set for a divisional game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams, not far from where the journey began in training camp north of LA.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Before he knew the next opponent, owner Jerry Jones likened the recovery of his Dallas Cowboys from 3-5 to their first playoff win in four years to a boom-or-bust wagon train headed to California. Lo and behold, Dallas is set for a divisional game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams, not far from where the journey began in training camp north of LA.
Cowboys secondary coach Richard interviews with Jets
NEW YORK (AP) - The Jets have interviewed Dallas Cowboys assistant Kris Richard for their head coaching vacancy. The meeting in Texas with Richard was the team's fourth known sit-down with potential candidates to replace Todd Bowles, who was fired last Sunday. New York has also interviewed Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, former Miami coach Adam Gase and former Green Bay...
NEW YORK (AP) - The Jets have interviewed Dallas Cowboys assistant Kris Richard for their head coaching vacancy. The meeting in Texas with Richard was the team's fourth known sit-down with potential candidates to replace Todd Bowles, who was fired last Sunday. New York has also interviewed Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, former Miami coach Adam Gase and former Green Bay...
Cowboys' Crawford returns for wild-card game vs Seahawks
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford is active for the wild-card playoff against Seattle after missing a game with a neck injury that sent him to a hospital, and Seahawks left guard J.R. Sweezy is in the lineup while nursing a sprained foot.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford is active for the wild-card playoff against Seattle after missing a game with a neck injury that sent him to a hospital, and Seahawks left guard J.R. Sweezy is in the lineup while nursing a sprained foot.
Cowboys' Prescott seeks 1st playoff win vs Wilson, Seahawks
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Russell Wilson won a wild-card game with Seattle as a rookie, a Super Bowl in his second season and another NFC championship the third time around. The best Dak Prescott can hope for with the Dallas Cowboys is to join Wilson on that list of title winners in his third year, a quest that will start with the first playoff meeting of quarterbacks with quite a bit in common.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Russell Wilson won a wild-card game with Seattle as a rookie, a Super Bowl in his second season and another NFC championship the third time around. The best Dak Prescott can hope for with the Dallas Cowboys is to join Wilson on that list of title winners in his third year, a quest that will start with the first playoff meeting of quarterbacks with quite a bit in common.
Cowboys, Seahawks figure to focus on runs of Elliott, Carson
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott won his second NFL rushing title in three seasons for a Dallas offense that has been defined by the ground game for several years now. Seattle takes the league's No. 1 rushing offense into a wild-card playoff against the Cowboys on Saturday night, led by Chris Carson, but with more help from others than your average pro backfield .
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott won his second NFL rushing title in three seasons for a Dallas offense that has been defined by the ground game for several years now. Seattle takes the league's No. 1 rushing offense into a wild-card playoff against the Cowboys on Saturday night, led by Chris Carson, but with more help from others than your average pro backfield .
Four Cowboys selected to 2018 AP All-Pro Team
NEW YORK (AP) - The Associated Press 2018 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback - Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Running Back - Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams Flex - Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Tight End - Travis Kelce, Kansas City Wide Receivers - Michael Thomas, New Orleans; DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Left Tackle - David Bakhtiari,...
NEW YORK (AP) - The Associated Press 2018 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback - Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Running Back - Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams Flex - Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Tight End - Travis Kelce, Kansas City Wide Receivers - Michael Thomas, New Orleans; DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Left Tackle - David Bakhtiari,...
Prescott rolls into 2nd postseason with Cowboys, unlike 1st
DALLAS (AP) - Dak Prescott barely played over a three-week span before losing in his postseason debut as a rookie quarterback with the Dallas Cowboys two years ago. Rust won't be an excuse in his second playoff game against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks (10-6) on Saturday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Dak Prescott barely played over a three-week span before losing in his postseason debut as a rookie quarterback with the Dallas Cowboys two years ago. Rust won't be an excuse in his second playoff game against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks (10-6) on Saturday night.
NFL Playoff Schedule: Dates and times for each round
Indianapolis at Houston, 4:35 p.m. (ESPN) Seattle at Dallas, 8:15 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Jan. 6 L.A. Chargers at Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. (CBS) Philadelphia at Chicago, 4:40 p.m. (NBC)
Indianapolis at Houston, 4:35 p.m. (ESPN) Seattle at Dallas, 8:15 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Jan. 6 L.A. Chargers at Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. (CBS) Philadelphia at Chicago, 4:40 p.m. (NBC)
Prescott throws 4 TDs, Cowboys rally to beat Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Don't tell Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys their regular-season finale against the New York Giants was a meaningless game. They played it to the end and got momentum for the playoffs, in which they will host Seattle next weekend.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Don't tell Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys their regular-season finale against the New York Giants was a meaningless game. They played it to the end and got momentum for the playoffs, in which they will host Seattle next weekend.
Cowboys' Elliott inactive for regular-season finale
The Pittsburgh Steelers' push for a playoff berth will go on without wide receiver Antonio Brown. The perennial Pro Bowler will sit out the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals with a knee injury. Pittsburgh will also be without starting inside linebacker Vince Williams (toe) and safety Sean Davis, who is dealing with a quadriceps injury. Kicker Matt McCrane will make his debut for...
The Pittsburgh Steelers' push for a playoff berth will go on without wide receiver Antonio Brown. The perennial Pro Bowler will sit out the season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals with a knee injury. Pittsburgh will also be without starting inside linebacker Vince Williams (toe) and safety Sean Davis, who is dealing with a quadriceps injury. Kicker Matt McCrane will make his debut for...
Rushing leader Elliott wants in vs Giants; do Cowboys agree?
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott insists he's playing and has no hesitation saying the NFL rushing title is on his mind with the Dallas Cowboys locked into the fourth playoff seed as NFC East champions going into their regular-season finale at the New York Giants.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott insists he's playing and has no hesitation saying the NFL rushing title is on his mind with the Dallas Cowboys locked into the fourth playoff seed as NFC East champions going into their regular-season finale at the New York Giants.
Cowboys' Crawford released from hospital after neck injury
Initial reports were encouraging after Cowboys defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford suffered a scary injury in Dallas' NFC East-clinching 27-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Crawford injured his neck on the second play of the game. His neck was stabilized on a stretcher with his facemask removed, and the seventh-year player was moving his arms and legs before he was taken...
Initial reports were encouraging after Cowboys defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford suffered a scary injury in Dallas' NFC East-clinching 27-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Crawford injured his neck on the second play of the game. His neck was stabilized on a stretcher with his facemask removed, and the seventh-year player was moving his arms and legs before he was taken...
Cowboys fans looking forward to the playoffs and beyond
Some very happy Dallas Cowboys fans celebrated a division win on Sunday, looking ahead to the playoffs.
Some very happy Dallas Cowboys fans celebrated a division win on Sunday, looking ahead to the playoffs.
Prescott, Cowboys wrap up NFC East with 27-20 win over Bucs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott shared a brief hug with star running back Ezekiel Elliott after the Dallas quarterback kneeled twice to wrap up their second NFC East title in three seasons together. The postgame celebration was equally muted after Prescott accounted for two touchdowns and Jaylon Smith returned a fumble 69 yards for a score in a 27-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott shared a brief hug with star running back Ezekiel Elliott after the Dallas quarterback kneeled twice to wrap up their second NFC East title in three seasons together. The postgame celebration was equally muted after Prescott accounted for two touchdowns and Jaylon Smith returned a fumble 69 yards for a score in a 27-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on...
Take 2: Cowboys try to wrap up NFC East, this time vs Bucs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys failed in their first attempt to wrap up the NFC East by losing to Indianapolis when the Colts badly needed a win for their playoff chase. Now the NFL's rushing leader and his teammates will try again Sunday, this time facing an opponent with nothing on the line a week after Tampa Bay was eliminated from postseason contention...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys failed in their first attempt to wrap up the NFC East by losing to Indianapolis when the Colts badly needed a win for their playoff chase. Now the NFL's rushing leader and his teammates will try again Sunday, this time facing an opponent with nothing on the line a week after Tampa Bay was eliminated from postseason contention...
Elliott among 5 Cowboys selected to 2019 Pro Bowl
Quarterbacks: Tom Brady, New England; x-Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City; Philip Rivers, L.A. Chargers Tight ends: Eric Ebron, Indianapolis; x-Travis Kelce, Kansas City
Quarterbacks: Tom Brady, New England; x-Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City; Philip Rivers, L.A. Chargers Tight ends: Eric Ebron, Indianapolis; x-Travis Kelce, Kansas City