Throwing-challenged Cowboys host suddenly pass-happy Jaguars
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - With Blake Bortles piling up passing numbers like never before in his career, Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone wants to get the Jaguars back to running. Dak Prescott, Jason Garrett and the Dallas Cowboys have the opposite issue heading into a Sunday matchup with familiar faces on both sidelines.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - With Blake Bortles piling up passing numbers like never before in his career, Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone wants to get the Jaguars back to running. Dak Prescott, Jason Garrett and the Dallas Cowboys have the opposite issue heading into a Sunday matchup with familiar faces on both sidelines.
Jaguars rule out running back Fournette for game at Cowboys
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have ruled out running back Leonard Fournette for their game at Dallas. It will be the fourth game Fournette has missed this season. Coach Doug Marrone says Fournette (hamstring), left tackle Josh Wells (groin) and cornerback D.J. Hayden (toe) will miss Sunday's road game.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have ruled out running back Leonard Fournette for their game at Dallas. It will be the fourth game Fournette has missed this season. Coach Doug Marrone says Fournette (hamstring), left tackle Josh Wells (groin) and cornerback D.J. Hayden (toe) will miss Sunday's road game.
Garrett's OT choice speaks to Cowboys' sputtering offense
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jason Garrett decided to trust his defense by punting on a short fourth down in Houston territory in an overtime loss to the Texans. The choice by the Dallas coach also said a lot about a sputtering offense that simply hasn't looked good enough to get the Cowboys where they want to go in 2018, even with NFL rushing leader Ezekiel Elliott.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jason Garrett decided to trust his defense by punting on a short fourth down in Houston territory in an overtime loss to the Texans. The choice by the Dallas coach also said a lot about a sputtering offense that simply hasn't looked good enough to get the Cowboys where they want to go in 2018, even with NFL rushing leader Ezekiel Elliott.
Cowboys and Texans prepare for rare meeting
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston star J.J. Watt knows how important Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys is to fans of both teams. But the way the Texans' season has gone so far, Watt isn't concerned about the significance of this in-state rivalry and is simply worried about helping his guys turn things around. "I'm sure there's definitely something there for the fans...
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston star J.J. Watt knows how important Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys is to fans of both teams. But the way the Texans' season has gone so far, Watt isn't concerned about the significance of this in-state rivalry and is simply worried about helping his guys turn things around. "I'm sure there's definitely something there for the fans...
Cowboys Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick off active roster
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Four-time Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick has been placed on the non-football illness list by the Dallas Cowboys because of a nerve condition that has kept him from playing this season. The team also placed receiver Terrance Williams on injured reserve because of a foot injury.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Four-time Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick has been placed on the non-football illness list by the Dallas Cowboys because of a nerve condition that has kept him from playing this season. The team also placed receiver Terrance Williams on injured reserve because of a foot injury.
Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence showing he's no 1-year wonder
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - As DeMarcus Lawrence prepares to share the field with J.J. Watt for the first time in the regular season, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli figures it's time to say his best defensive end shares the elite company of the Houston Texans star.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - As DeMarcus Lawrence prepares to share the field with J.J. Watt for the first time in the regular season, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli figures it's time to say his best defensive end shares the elite company of the Houston Texans star.
Prescott's rookie flashback gives Cowboys building block
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott looked a lot like the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year from two seasons ago in the Dallas Cowboys' win over the Detroit Lions. The star quarterback had clutch plays, big throws and long completions in a 26-24 win capped by a two-minute drive to the winning field goal as time expired. Considering how rough he and the Dallas offense looked at times through...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott looked a lot like the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year from two seasons ago in the Dallas Cowboys' win over the Detroit Lions. The star quarterback had clutch plays, big throws and long completions in a 26-24 win capped by a two-minute drive to the winning field goal as time expired. Considering how rough he and the Dallas offense looked at times through...
Elliott's workload, key catch help Cowboys top Lions 26-24
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott limped off the field a couple of times during the game before combining with Dak Prescott on the decisive play for the Dallas Cowboys. The star running back had 25 carries and four catches on his way to a career-high 240 yards from scrimmage in a 26-24 win over Detroit on Sunday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott limped off the field a couple of times during the game before combining with Dak Prescott on the decisive play for the Dallas Cowboys. The star running back had 25 carries and four catches on his way to a career-high 240 yards from scrimmage in a 26-24 win over Detroit on Sunday.
Brett Maher FG on final play lifts Cowboys over Lions 26-24
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott saw single coverage by a linebacker on Ezekiel Elliott with the Dallas Cowboys trying to get in position for a winning field goal against the Detroit Lions. So did the 2016 NFL rushing leader. "I lined up in the slot. I was excited," said Elliott, who was face-to-face with leading Detroit tackler Jarrad Davis. "I was excited. I got them...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott saw single coverage by a linebacker on Ezekiel Elliott with the Dallas Cowboys trying to get in position for a winning field goal against the Detroit Lions. So did the 2016 NFL rushing leader. "I lined up in the slot. I was excited," said Elliott, who was face-to-face with leading Detroit tackler Jarrad Davis. "I was excited. I got them...
Cowboys, Lions take different vibes into battle of 1-2 teams
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The vibes are vastly different for a pair of 1-2 teams trying to put rough starts behind them. The Detroit Lions just secured their first win under new coach Matt Patricia, against longtime boss Bill Belichick and New England, in prime time no less. The Dallas Cowboys can't fix a dysfunctional passing game even with the first 100-yard rushing performance of the...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The vibes are vastly different for a pair of 1-2 teams trying to put rough starts behind them. The Detroit Lions just secured their first win under new coach Matt Patricia, against longtime boss Bill Belichick and New England, in prime time no less. The Dallas Cowboys can't fix a dysfunctional passing game even with the first 100-yard rushing performance of the...
Focus on roughing the passer giving NFL a black eye
The NFL is getting roughed up over its amplified enforcement of roughing-the-passer penalties that has generated head-scratching calls - and a season-ending injury to a defender trying to comply with the league's mandate not to land fully on the quarterback. In the offseason, NFL owners asked the league's competition committee to better protect their prized quarterbacks after Vikings...
The NFL is getting roughed up over its amplified enforcement of roughing-the-passer penalties that has generated head-scratching calls - and a season-ending injury to a defender trying to comply with the league's mandate not to land fully on the quarterback. In the offseason, NFL owners asked the league's competition committee to better protect their prized quarterbacks after Vikings...
Dink and dunk isn't cutting it with Cowboys' passing game
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott has the fewest throws of at least 15 yards down the field among quarterbacks who have played all three games this season. It isn't really news to the leader of the Dallas Cowboys.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott has the fewest throws of at least 15 yards down the field among quarterbacks who have played all three games this season. It isn't really news to the leader of the Dallas Cowboys.
Wilson 3 TDs, Thomas 2 picks, Seahawks beat Cowboys 24-13
SEATTLE (AP) - Chris Carson dished out punishing runs. Russell Wilson made smart, decisive throws at key moments. A defense led by Bobby Wagner and an unhappy Earl Thomas forced turnovers, making Dak Prescott and Dallas look meager trying to move the ball. The Seattle Seahawks returned to a familiar, old formula to avoid a dreaded 0-3 start, beating the Cowboys 24-13 on Sunday. "This is...
SEATTLE (AP) - Chris Carson dished out punishing runs. Russell Wilson made smart, decisive throws at key moments. A defense led by Bobby Wagner and an unhappy Earl Thomas forced turnovers, making Dak Prescott and Dallas look meager trying to move the ball. The Seattle Seahawks returned to a familiar, old formula to avoid a dreaded 0-3 start, beating the Cowboys 24-13 on Sunday. "This is...
Cowboys showing rare signs of being defined by defense first
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Sean Lee wants more time to decide if this is the best chance the Dallas Cowboys have to be defined by their defense in the linebacker's eight years with the club. There's no question about the answer through two weeks. The Cowboys (1-1) are fourth in the NFL in total defense, with a loss to Carolina that could have been a blowout and a win over the New York Giants...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Sean Lee wants more time to decide if this is the best chance the Dallas Cowboys have to be defined by their defense in the linebacker's eight years with the club. There's no question about the answer through two weeks. The Cowboys (1-1) are fourth in the NFL in total defense, with a loss to Carolina that could have been a blowout and a win over the New York Giants...
Cowboys see Prescott's runs as another way to help Elliott
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott wasn't much into Cam Newton comparisons when the subject came up before his Dallas Cowboys faced the star quarterback of the Carolina Panthers in the opener. And that was before Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones dropped Newton's name while suggesting the Cowboys needed to use their QB as a runner more after Dallas lost to the Panthers.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott wasn't much into Cam Newton comparisons when the subject came up before his Dallas Cowboys faced the star quarterback of the Carolina Panthers in the opener. And that was before Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones dropped Newton's name while suggesting the Cowboys needed to use their QB as a runner more after Dallas lost to the Panthers.
Manning sees what Prescott already knew: Dallas D looking disruptive
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott was the first quarterback to get a good look at the Dallas defense this year - every day during training camp in California. Eli Manning might now agree with his counterpart that this unit can lead the Cowboys in 2018.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott was the first quarterback to get a good look at the Dallas defense this year - every day during training camp in California. Eli Manning might now agree with his counterpart that this unit can lead the Cowboys in 2018.
Prescott, Dallas D lead Cowboys to 20-13 win over Giants
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott accepted the challenge. The Dallas quarterback threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Tavon Austin on the third play of the game and the Cowboys sacked Eli Manning six times in a 20-13 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. The Dallas defense was strong again, just as in an opening loss at Carolina, as the Cowboys (1-1) avoided the first 0-2 start in...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott accepted the challenge. The Dallas quarterback threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Tavon Austin on the third play of the game and the Cowboys sacked Eli Manning six times in a 20-13 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. The Dallas defense was strong again, just as in an opening loss at Carolina, as the Cowboys (1-1) avoided the first 0-2 start in...
Cowboys DE Randy Gregory out against Giants with concussion
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inactive against the New York Giants after sustaining a concussion in the opener.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is inactive against the New York Giants after sustaining a concussion in the opener.
Cowboys' spotty passing attack holds key for Elliott's space
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott heard the assessment from New York Giants safety Landon Collins on how to beat his Dallas Cowboys. Stop running back Ezekiel Elliott, put the ball in Prescott's hands and "I think we'll have a better shot at winning," Collins said a few days after the Carolina Panthers illustrated as much in the opener. "Challenge accepted," the...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott heard the assessment from New York Giants safety Landon Collins on how to beat his Dallas Cowboys. Stop running back Ezekiel Elliott, put the ball in Prescott's hands and "I think we'll have a better shot at winning," Collins said a few days after the Carolina Panthers illustrated as much in the opener. "Challenge accepted," the...
FANTASY PLAYS: Burning fantasy questions for Week 2
A look at some key fantasy questions going into Week 2: IS IT SAFE TO START PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS AGAINST THE VIKINGS?
A look at some key fantasy questions going into Week 2: IS IT SAFE TO START PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS AGAINST THE VIKINGS?