Cowboys News: Key starters to play, Aldon dominant, more touches for Pollard?

Tyron Smith, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Trevon Diggs are all expected to play Sunday. Aldon Smith currently leads the NFL in sacks.

The 2020 NFL season has been an injury-filled one for the Dallas Cowboys. However, per team owner Jerry Jones, starters Tyron Smith, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Trevon Diggs are all expected to play this Sunday vs the Cleveland Browns despite limited practice time this week. After five years away from the league, former All-Pro defensive end Aldon Smith is currently leading the NFL in sacks and looks like he hasn’t missed a beat.

If the Cowboys can establish a lead against the Browns Sunday, maybe second-year running back Tony Pollard can see more touches than the four rushing attempts he’s had in the first three games. The Cowboys defense will not only have to face Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry in the passing game but also Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt toting the rock. Predictions for Cowboys-Browns, Dak Prescott’s continued progression, and when will Mike McCarthy start showing he’s an upgrade at head coach and more are covered in the news and notes.


Final Injury Report: Jones expects several key Cowboys vs Browns :: Cowboys Wire

Tyron Smith, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Trevon Diggs are all expected to play. Browns have several out, questionable.


Cowboys D to face dual dynamic duos in duel with Browns :: Cowboys Wire

The defense will have a tall task trying to defend Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry in the receiving game as well as the Browns running back duo of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt.


Catch This Fade! (Premium) S5E9: Nobody’s safe on Cowboys D, literally :: Cowboys Wire

K.D. Drummond and Patrik Walker dive into the defensive woes so far in 2020 and the state of the Cowboys offensive line.


Expert predictions for Cowboys-Browns: Nothing comes easy for Dallas, and this won’t be different :: Dallas Morning News

The SportsDay staff give their predictions for Cowboys-Browns on Sunday.


Dak Prescott Continues to Prove he’s Worth Every Penny :: Inside The Star

After a career year in 2019, Dak Prescott is off to an even better start in 2020.


Cowboys’ Jerry Jones demands ‘heavy penalties’ if Titans, anyone found in violation of COVID-19 protocol :: CBS Sports

The Tennessee Titans have had 13 players and personnel test positive for coronavirus. In light of this, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants stiff penalties for Titans or any other team that doesn’t follow the league’s COVID-19 restrictions.


When will Mike McCarthy start to look like a coaching upgrade for the Dallas Cowboys :: Dallas Morning News

Mike McCarthy came into Dallas with a Super Bowl pedigree and assembled a very good coaching staff. After a shaky 1-2 start, will he be able to show any signs of his successful coaching background during his time Green Bay soon?


Five things to watch when the Cowboys host the Browns :: Blogging The Boys

Stopping the run, winning the turnover battle, and a big game from Amari Cooper and more are what fans should keep an eye on when the Cowboys battle the Browns this Sunday.


Cowboys Comeback: Aldon Smith has been terrific for Dallas :: The Landry Hat

After five years away from the gridiron, Aldon Smith currently leads the NFL in sacks.


Mailbag: Finding Snaps For Pollard? :: Dallas Cowboys

Tony Pollard has only gained 16 yards on four rushing attempts in the first three games with just 24 total snaps played. Will Sunday be the game he’s finally unleashed in the Cowboys offense?

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