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49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finish
Read full article: 49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finishVersatile receiver Deebo Samuel ran 26 yards for a touchdown the play after an interception by Dak Prescott and the San Francisco 49ers held on for a 23-17 wild-card victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Prescott throws 5 TD passes in Cowboys' romp over Eagles
Read full article: Prescott throws 5 TD passes in Cowboys' romp over EaglesDak Prescott threw a career-high five touchdown passes against Philadelphia Eagles backups, Cedrick Wilson and Dalton Schultz each had two scoring catches and the Dallas Cowboys kept their slim hopes for a No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs alive with a 51-26 victory.
With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
Read full article: With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16Cooper Rush subbed for the injured Dak Prescott and passed for 325 yards and two second-half touchdowns, the last a 5-yarder to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left in the Dallas Cowboys’ 20-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.
Prescott says calf injury not an issue as Cowboys enter bye
Read full article: Prescott says calf injury not an issue as Cowboys enter byeDak Prescott has promised not to miss any time after straining his right calf on the touchdown pass in overtime that gave the Dallas Cowboys their first win at New England since 1987.
Elliott, Cowboys run over top defense, beat Panthers 36-28
Read full article: Elliott, Cowboys run over top defense, beat Panthers 36-28Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, Ezekiel Elliott had his first 100-yard rushing game of the season against the NFL’s No. 1 defense and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Carolina Panthers 36-28.
Prescott, Cowboys beat Eagles in 1st home game since injury
Read full article: Prescott, Cowboys beat Eagles in 1st home game since injuryDak Prescott threw for three touchdowns in his first home game since he suffered an ankle injury on the same field almost a year ago, Trevon Diggs returned an interception 59 yards for a score and the Dallas Cowboys dominated the Philadelphia Eagles 41-21.
Prescott, Cowboys agree to terms on new contract
Read full article: Prescott, Cowboys agree to terms on new contract(AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)ARLINGTON – Dak Prescott isn’t going anywhere. After more than two years of bitter disagreements, contract negotiations and franchise tags, the Dallas Cowboys have finally agreed to terms on a new contract with star quarterback Dak Prescott. That means Prescott will earn an average of $42 million a season and will get $66 million just by signing the contract. Cowboys are giving Dak Prescott a four-year, $160 million deal, including a record $126 million guaranteed, source tells ESPN. AdPrescott and the Cowboys had previously been unable to agree on any long-term contract during the past two offseasons.
Cowboys hang on to hope, but reality of 2-6 casts dark cloud
Read full article: Cowboys hang on to hope, but reality of 2-6 casts dark cloudThe Dallas Cowboys want to believe they still have a shot at the playoffs at 2-6 in the woeful NFC East. Assuming a betting line is established once Dalton returns to practice, the Cowboys figure to be big underdogs at home against the Steelers on Sunday. The Cowboys tried a number of gadget plays, and a lot of screens to get the ball out DiNucci's hands quickly. In addition to Dalton, Dallas could get cornerback Chidobe Awuzie back from a groin injury. Among those teams, Minnesota and Cincinnati are improving and the Cowboys were noncompetitive in the first meeting with Washington.
Cowboys try many tricks with rookie QB, fall to Eagles 23-9
Read full article: Cowboys try many tricks with rookie QB, fall to Eagles 23-9The Dallas Cowboys tried to fake their way through rookie quarterback Ben DiNucci’s first — and they’re thinking only — start. The Cowboys (2-6) started a third quarterback in the same year for the first time since 2015. This was a much more unconventional look than when Dallas was trying to save a season wrecked by Tony Romo's collarbone injury. A reverse to rookie receiver CeeDee Lamb picked up 19 yards on the game's first possession, which ended with the first of Greg Zuerlein's three field goals and a 3-0 lead. 1 offense at the time, the Cowboys have one touchdown — in garbage time of a 38-10 loss to Arizona.
Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for first place
Read full article: Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for first placePhiladelphia Eagles' Travis Fulgham (13) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for first place
Read full article: Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for first placePhiladelphia Eagles' Travis Fulgham (13) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes to overcome four turnovers, Rodney McLeod returned a fumble 53 yards for a score and the Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-9 on Sunday night. “A win is a win,” Eagles coach Doug Pederson said. The Cowboys then had an excellent opportunity after Donovan Wilson strip-sacked Wentz and recovered at the Eagles 25. Dallas had a first down at the Eagles 4 before Brandon Graham stripped DiNucci on second down and recovered.
Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat Giants
Read full article: Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat GiantsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, right, looks off as first responders and team medical personnel assist Prescott after he suffered a lower right leg injury running the ball against the New York Giants in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat Giants
Read full article: Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat GiantsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, right, looks off as first responders and team medical personnel assist Prescott after he suffered a lower right leg injury running the ball against the New York Giants in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas – After Dak Prescott's season ended on a gruesome ankle injury, his running mate for all five of their seasons with the Dallas Cowboys had a hard time getting through the post-game interview. Prescott reached for the leg as he writhed in pain, and TV images showed his right foot bent at an awkward angle away from his leg. Three of Graham Gano's four field goals were from at least 50 yards for the Giants, from 55, 50 and 54. Cowboys: DT Trysten Hill was carted off with a right knee on New York's first drive of the second half.
Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat Giants
Read full article: Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat GiantsARLINGTON, Texas – After Dak Prescott's season ended on a gruesome ankle injury, his running mate for all five of their seasons with the Dallas Cowboys had a hard time getting through the post-game interview. Prescott reached for the leg as he writhed in pain, and TV images showed his right foot bent at an awkward angle away from his leg. Three of Graham Gano's four field goals were from at least 50 yards for the Giants, from 55, 50 and 54. Linebacker Kyler Fackrell returned an interception by Prescott 46 yards for a touchdown and a 14-3 New York lead in the first quarter. Cowboys: DT Trysten Hill was carted off with a right knee on New York's first drive of the second half.
Cowboys QB Prescott’s surgery successful after gruesome leg injury
Read full article: Cowboys QB Prescott’s surgery successful after gruesome leg injuryARLINGTON – SECOND UPDATE: At 6 a.m. on Monday morning, the Cowboys announced that Prescott’s ankle surgery was successful, and he is expected to be released later in the day. Dak Prescott has successful surgeryUpdates | @SleepNumber — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) October 12, 2020UPDATE: The Cowboys have officially announced that Prescott suffered a right ankle compound fracture and dislocation. ORIGINAL STORY: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has sustained a gruesome injury to his lower right leg in the third quarter against the New York Giants. Not long before the injury, Prescott had his first career touchdown catch from receiver Cedrick Wilson, who took a reverse pitch from running back Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys have announced that Dak has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation on his right ankle injury.
The Latest: Cowboys edge Giants with field goal on last play
Read full article: The Latest: Cowboys edge Giants with field goal on last playPrescott was playing the Giants in the first visit of his former coach, Jason Garrett, now New York’s offensive coordinator. A week after giving up a franchise-record 307 yards rushing, the Cowboys allowed Devonta Freeman 20 yards on three carries. The Giants extended the lead to 14-3 when Kyler Fackrell returned an interception by Dak Prescott 46 yards for a touchdown. Atlanta cornerback Kendall Sheffield suffered a right ankle injury in the second quarter and was listed as questionable to return. Smith is one injury to Allen away from completing his remarkable comeback to play in an NFL game again.
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.
Wilson throws 5 more TDs, Seahawks topple Cowboys 38-31
Read full article: Wilson throws 5 more TDs, Seahawks topple Cowboys 38-31Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) tosses the ball as he stands with running back Travis Homer (25) after Metcalf scored a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Wilson throws 5 more TD passes, Seahawks beat Cowboys 38-31
Read full article: Wilson throws 5 more TD passes, Seahawks beat Cowboys 38-31Metcalf caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from Wilson with 1:47 remaining, and the Seattle Seahawks held off the Dallas Cowboys 38-31 on Sunday. Wilson threw five touchdown passes, setting a record for most scoring passes in the first three games of a season with 14. Wilson became the first QB to have at least four TD passes in each of the first three games. But when Seattle needed a big play late, Wilson floated a pass into the end zone for Metcalf. But Prescott threw TD passes of 42 yards to Cedrick Wilson and 43 yards to Michael Gallup, and Greg Zuerlein’s 42-yard field goal with 4:03 left gave Dallas a 31-30 lead.