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‘Not hitting the panic button’: Dallas Cowboys rather get losses out of the way now than later
Read full article: ‘Not hitting the panic button’: Dallas Cowboys rather get losses out of the way now than laterThe product the Dallas Cowboys have put forth in front of their home fans in 2024 has been nothing short of disappointing.
Steelers WR George Pickens says he was unaware about NFL rules banning messages on eye black
Read full article: Steelers WR George Pickens says he was unaware about NFL rules banning messages on eye blackPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens says he was unaware of the NFL rule prohibiting players from writing messages on their eye black during games.
Mike Tomlin doesn't think the Steelers have a George Pickens problem as wideout's playing time slips
Read full article: Mike Tomlin doesn't think the Steelers have a George Pickens problem as wideout's playing time slipsPittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says the decision to reduce star wide receiver George Pickens' playing time is about load management and not about his attitude.
Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6
Read full article: Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6Ezekiel Elliott ran for two 1-yard touchdowns and Dak Prescott threw for a score in his return from injury while the Dallas Cowboys leaned on their defense again in a 24-6 victory over the Detroit Lions.
Backup QB Rush wins again as Cowboys beat Commanders 25-10
Read full article: Backup QB Rush wins again as Cowboys beat Commanders 25-10Cooper Rush won again filling in for Dak Prescott, throwing a touchdown pass to Michael Gallup in the receiver’s 2022 debut as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 25-10.
Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking Saints
Read full article: Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking SaintsCeeDee Lamb had 122 yards from scrimmage, Tony Pollard had a 58-yard touchdown run and the Dallas defense produced timely sacks and turnovers in the Cowboys' 27-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.
Prescott, Cowboys beat Giants 44-20 year after ankle injury
Read full article: Prescott, Cowboys beat Giants 44-20 year after ankle injuryDak Prescott threw three touchdown passes the day before the one-year anniversary of his severe ankle injury in the same stadium against the same opponent, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 44-20.
Giants outlast Cowboys, lose division hours later to WSH
Read full article: Giants outlast Cowboys, lose division hours later to WSHNew York’s postseason chances hinged on Philadelphia beating Washington later Sunday, but the Eagles flopped in a 20-14 loss. Hardly how first-year coach Joe Judge planned it, but there were no complaints about extending the season for at least a few more hours. Limited to 26 points over its previous three games, the Giants’ 31st-ranked offense busted out with 239 yards and 20 points in the first half. Giants: Williams had seven tackles, three sacks and hit the quarterback five times. Giants: LB Blake Martinez left the game briefly after appearing to injure his left ankle or foot in the third quarter.
Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Cowboys 24-19
Read full article: Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Cowboys 24-19The limp was gone as the 38-year-old engineered a fourth-quarter comeback that kept Pittsburgh as the NFL's only unbeaten team. Those are the four games Dallas has been without star Dak Prescott, out for the season with a broken ankle. Roethlisberger's first touchdown came after he injured his left knee after a throw on a hit from defensive tackle Neville Gallimore. “Someone hit me right on the side of the knee, kind of bent my knee a little bit,” Roethlisberger said. “Just had some discomfort.”Gilbert's first touchdown pass was a 20-yarder to Lamb for a 10-0 lead in the second quarter.
Cowboys try to stay course amid glaring defensive struggles
Read full article: Cowboys try to stay course amid glaring defensive strugglesARLINGTON, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys have never given up as many points and yards through four games than they have under first-year coach Mike McCarthy and the new defensive scheme that came with him. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has experimented with standing at the line of scrimmage instead of getting in a three-point stance. While the offense has lost turnovers on consecutive plays each of the past two games, the defense has just two takeaways all season. It can’t be.”WHAT'S WORKINGDak Prescott is the first NFL player with three straight games of at least 450 yards passing. But Prescott has contributed to his own huge numbers with early turnovers in three straight games that led to the Cowboys playing from behind.
Mistake-prone secondary tops list of issues for 1-2 Cowboys
Read full article: Mistake-prone secondary tops list of issues for 1-2 CowboysThe injury-challenged unit is the biggest of several questions for the 1-2 Cowboys, who play the first of three straight home games Sunday against Cleveland after a 38-31 loss to the Seahawks. Brandon Carr, a 34-year-old who spent five of his first 12 seasons with the Cowboys, is back as a potential Band-Aid, although he hasn't played much yet. Before Metcalf's TD, the Cowboys gave up an 11-yard completion to Greg Olsen on fourth-and-3 when a stop might have sealed a second straight come-from-behind victory. That’s literally it.”WHAT’S WORKINGA pass rush that was pedestrian the first two weeks had its best game against Wilson. ... Dak Prescott had a second straight 400-yard passing day for the first time in his five seasons, this time with a career-high 472 yards.
Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread
Read full article: Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)NFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago. Lastly, some owners might still have an issue with it despite the leagues support of the players. Whatever our team ends up doing, were gonna support. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones strongly opposed kneeling when Kaepernick began the movement and he hasnt spoken on the issue. ... theyve all dealt with something at some point, whether its with the police or another interaction of just blatant racism, said Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.