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?
Garrett stays course for Cowboys as Prescott's slump deepens
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott's difficulties in the passing game go back further than a loss in the opener at Carolina for the Dallas Cowboys. Now that the slump has extended into a new season, coach Jason Garrett and his staff must weigh the factors and when or whether to make changes to try to fix them. Six sacks of Prescott and little running room early for star back Ezekiel Elliott...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott's difficulties in the passing game go back further than a loss in the opener at Carolina for the Dallas Cowboys. Now that the slump has extended into a new season, coach Jason Garrett and his staff must weigh the factors and when or whether to make changes to try to fix them. Six sacks of Prescott and little running room early for star back Ezekiel Elliott...
Dez Bryant trolls Cowboys on Twitter after loss to Panthers
Dez Bryant's Twitter troll game is in All-Pro form. The free-agent wide receiver called out his former team with a series of critical tweets aimed at the Dallas Cowboys after they dropped their season opener. Bryant was released in April after eight seasons with the team and remains unsigned. He has received interest from Cleveland and Baltimore, but his thoughts were with the Cowboys...
Dez Bryant's Twitter troll game is in All-Pro form. The free-agent wide receiver called out his former team with a series of critical tweets aimed at the Dallas Cowboys after they dropped their season opener. Bryant was released in April after eight seasons with the team and remains unsigned. He has received interest from Cleveland and Baltimore, but his thoughts were with the Cowboys...
Cowboys' offense sputters in 16-8 loss to Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short stood smiling at his locker sporting a new black golf shirt with three letters stitched on that read: G2X. It was a present to the defensive linemen from new coordinator Eric Washington - a reminder of the motto of this year's unit. "Getting to the spot, man; getting to the quarterback," Short said. "It's the...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short stood smiling at his locker sporting a new black golf shirt with three letters stitched on that read: G2X. It was a present to the defensive linemen from new coordinator Eric Washington - a reminder of the motto of this year's unit. "Getting to the spot, man; getting to the quarterback," Short said. "It's the...
Prescott trying to lead Cowboys back to playoffs in Year 3
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott barks at his teammates a little more now that he's a couple of years removed from a sensational rookie year with the Dallas Cowboys. At least that's the way tight end Geoff Swaim put it, and he didn't mean it in a negative way. The star quarterback sure hopes so.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott barks at his teammates a little more now that he's a couple of years removed from a sensational rookie year with the Dallas Cowboys. At least that's the way tight end Geoff Swaim put it, and he didn't mean it in a negative way. The star quarterback sure hopes so.
Cowboys' Frederick at ease despite unknown of nerve disorder
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - While Travis Frederick has no idea when his football career will resume, the Dallas Cowboys center is just relieved that he found out what was wrong when he was diagnosed with a nerve disorder. The four-time Pro Bowler doesn't want to say that his presence on the active roster, rather than injured reserve, means he could come back sooner than the eight weeks required by...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - While Travis Frederick has no idea when his football career will resume, the Dallas Cowboys center is just relieved that he found out what was wrong when he was diagnosed with a nerve disorder. The four-time Pro Bowler doesn't want to say that his presence on the active roster, rather than injured reserve, means he could come back sooner than the eight weeks required by...