Tag: Dallas Cowboys

SF 49ers Hold Off Cowboys 23–17 to Advance to NFC Semi-Finals

The San Francisco 49ers (11–7) handed the Dallas Cowboys (12–6) another early playoff defeat, 23–17, in the NFC wild-card matchup at Arlington on Sunday. Dallas currently has the most consecutive playoff attempts—11 from 1996—without reaching the NFC finals. For the recently signed $40 million dollar contract of Dak Prescott, the quarterback has been unsuccessful leading the cowboys…


49ers-Cowboys Playoff Rivalry Resumes After Long Wait

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Kyle Shanahan was a teenager watching on the sideline when the heated playoff rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers reached a fever pitch with three straight NFC title game matchups. Now Shanahan will take a starring role when one of the NFL’s great rivalries resumes as head coach of the…


Cowboys Pull Away for Blowout Over Eagles 51–26

As several records were broken in the final game of the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys (12–5) felt the importance of playing well heading into the playoffs; they took command of the game late in the first quarter to dominate at the Philadelphia Eagles (9–8), 51–26, on Saturday night. Both teams successfully made the playoffs,…


Dak Prescott Highlights Cowboys’ Onslaught vs. Washington

Dak Prescott threw for 330 yards and four touchdown passes to lead the host Dallas Cowboys past the Washington Football Team, 56–14, Sunday night in Arlington, Texas. Ezekiel Elliott scored two touchdowns, one on a run and the other on a reception. DeMarcus Lawrence added a deft interception and nimble 40-yard return for another score…


Cowboys Inch Close to Playoff Berth as D, Lawrence Dominate

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—It’s been said defenses win championships, and nobody in the NFL might be playing better D right now than the Dallas Cowboys. DeMarcus Lawrence forced a fumble and made two other big plays that led to 15 points and the Dallas defense forced four turnovers for the third straight game Sunday. The Cowboys…


Cowboys Deliver on Coach’s Guarantee, Beat Rival Washington

LANDOVER, MD.—Beating Washington looked far from a guarantee for the Dallas Cowboys after their big lead shrunk, but coach Mike McCarthy is plenty confident winning a close game is good for his team. Micah Parsons sacked Taylor Heinicke twice and forced a fumble that was returned for a touchdown, helping the Cowboys make good on…


Cowboys Defense Turns Away Saints With Four Interceptions in 27–17 Win

In a defense-dominated game, the Dallas Cowboys (8–4) made four interceptions to hold off the New Orleans Saints (5–7) for a much-needed win on Thursday night 27–17. Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy, offensive line coach Joe Philbin, assistant offensive line coach Jeff Blasko, right tackle Terence Steele, and rookie cornerback Nahshon Wright, all missed the…


Cowboys, Saints Meet in Matchup of Short-Handed Teams

The Dallas Cowboys have seen their lead in the NFC East shrink and they’re battling COVID-19 issues. The New Orleans Saints are sliding down the NFC wild-card standings and they’re battling a bunch of injuries. The short-handed and struggling teams will meet Thursday night in New Orleans. The Cowboys (7–4), whose 3 1/2-game lead in…


Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy Tested Positive for COVID-19 and Won’t Coach Thursday

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will miss Thursday night’s game after becoming the latest member of the organization to test positive for COVID-19 on Monday. McCarthy will not be on the sidelines in New Orleans but will help the Cowboys (7–4) prepare for the Saints (5–6) on a virtual basis. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will…


NFL Scoreboard, Week of 11/26/21

Las Vegas Raiders (6–5) 36 | Dallas Cowboys (7–4) 33 (OT) A classic Thanksgiving match-up resulted with the Las Vegas Raiders defeating the Dallas Cowboys in overtime by a 29-yard field goal from Daniel Carlson; it was his fifth field goal of the game. Since 1968, the Raiders had lost twice to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving; it was…