Cowboys News: Dak’s offense ‘explosive’ but isn’t living up to potential

The Dallas Cowboys news round-up ahead of their matchup with the Browns, including an injury update, predictions, and analysis from Week 3.

The Cowboys may not be off to the best start as a team, but Dak Prescott has looked worthy of every penny of his inevitable payday after the season. The 27-year old is on pace for over 6,000 yards, he’s finding the endzone, and he’s putting Dallas in position to have a shot in every game so far. Despite Prescott’s stellar play, the Cowboys defense and special teams haven’t held up their end of the bargain, explaining the Cowboy’s 1-2 record.

Injuries have also played a factor in the early season, and Week 4 is no different. While the Cowboys should have DeMarcus Lawrence against the Browns, Tyron Smith is questionable yet again, and the Browns have their fair share of players banged up. Smith’s status is as important to the Cowboys as anyone not named Prescott, especially considering fellow tackle La’el Collins’ return is further than previously predicted. Find the full injury report, Week 4 predictions, and analysis on the Cowboys three games so far.

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Dak and Dunk? More like Dak soaring 2 feet above the rim and dunking :: Cowboys Wire

Uneducated fans love to call Dak Prescott a game manager, and say the QB relies too much on dump offs or check downs. Our own Tony Thompson explains how Prescott is yet again thriving when he pushes the ball downfield.

Mailbag: Is Dak Running Enough? :: The Mothership

Should Dak Prescott be running the ball more? And what are the chances that the Cowboys could lose the NFC East and still sneak into a wild card spot? Cowboys’ staff writers Rob Phillips and David Helman do their best to answer these two fan submitted questions.

Thursday Injury Report: Cowboys’ Smith progressing, Browns’ Beckham limited :: Cowboys Wire

Thursday’s full injury report for the upcoming Cowboys and Browns matchup in Dallas. DeMarcus Lawrence isn’t practicing but may still play,  Trevon Diggs is practicing despite two different injuries, and Tyron Smith’s status is still up in the air. Meanwhile, almost a third of the Browns’ roster is on their report.

After further review: Cowboys defense improved in second half despite absence of a pass rush :: Blogging the Boys

Blogging the Boys’ Dan Rogers breaks down defensive film from the Cowboys Week 3 lost to Seattle, and explains the reasons for concern, and what there is to be positive about.

Field position keeping Cowboys from planting foot on elite terrain :: Cowboys Wire

The Dallas Cowboys had a field position problem, and through three weeks, it has only gotten worse. With an average starting field position of their own 22, the Cowboys are constantly digging themselves out of a hole. Our own Tony Thompson examines this special teams problem for Dallas.

Pete Prisco’s NFL Week 4 odds, picks: Cowboys rout Browns :: CBS Sports

CBS Sports’ NFL analyst, Pete Prisco, gives his prediction for every Week 4 matchup. Prisco is predicting the Cowboys walk away from a tough showdown against the Browns with a double-digit victory.

Zeke “Bothered” By Last Game; Not Ready To Panic :: The Mothership

The Cowboys had a tough time executing screen passes in their Week 3 loss, mainly because Ezekiel Elliott struggled to catch the ball when his number was called. The All-Oro back understands he’s responsible for these unusual mistakes, and says the team is “ironing out” the issues in the screen game.

Dak Prescott: 2020 Cowboys ‘most explosive offense I’ve been a part of’ :: NFL.com

Dak Prescott had high praise for the offensive talent on the Cowboys. Despite a 1-2 record, the Dallas passing game has looked as advertised, and all three high-profile receivers are currently on pace for 1,000 yard seasons. Read exactly what Prescott had to say with this NFL.com article.

Cowboys fumble EPA and the most important NFC East stats of Week 4 :: Cowboys Wire

Cowboys Wire’s own Dan Morse digs deep into the stats, and points out the key numbers from each NFC East team’s Week 4 loss.

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