Tag: Dallas Cowboys News and Notes

Cowboys News: Power rankings, player performances, Parsons perplexed

The Cowboys newest Power Rankings are out, Parsons personal foul explained, and the potential return of Tyron Smith. | From @ArmyCheifW3

Back-to-back losses has the fan base preparing for a wild card weekend away from AT&T Stadium where the Cowboys have enjoyed a massive home-field advantage. The first step in playing host during at least a portion of the playoffs starts with defeating a team whose recent success makes them easy to root for. Find out where the next Cowboys opponent ranks on the latest power rankings.

A look at individiual performances in the loss to the Dolphins reveals which Dallas players were a gift against Miami or a lump of coal. Speaking of unwanted gifts, the explanation Cowboys All Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons received this holiday had him feeling like the Grinch.

Winning on both sides of the line of scrimmage will be the key to beating a motivated Lions team in Week 17. Will Dallas have their starting offensive line against Detroit or will the Cowboys be shorthanded? All that and more in this edition of Cowboys News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Playoff Scenario, Returning enemy fire and Driving the industry.

Playoff scenarios, contract extension, and not grading out well concern the Dallas Cowboys. | From @ArmyChiefW3

Turning the page and preparing for a new opponent is always tough after a rough defeat. For the players, having a short memory is always the best practice as allowing a loss to linger can create problems. For the fans, trolls make for a frustrating online existence. Luckily the loss of a division rival not only allowed the Cowboys and their base to exhale a bit, it once again leveled the playing field for another round of playoff scenarios.

While Dallas already knows they are in the big dance, opportunities for advancement are intertwined with other outcomes. What we are not sure is the outcome of contract talks with the Cowboys ringleader.

In other news, this weekends matchup is getting pricey, as is the coverage of all things Cowboys – at the expense of Dallas fans of course. Lastly, it doesn’t take a genius to guess players didn’t grade out at the highest level, but there are growing concerns over a select few individuals. That and much more in this edition of Cowboys news and notes.

Cowboys News: Prescott’s MVP credentials, Ferguson’s grit on display

The rise of Dak Prescott’s MVP race, defensive struggles from Micah Parsons’ view and Emmitt Smith stacking up Dallas with the Eagles. | From @cdburnett7

The Dallas Cowboys quieted the narratives about being bottom feeders and also sparked an agenda of their own. Quarterback Dak Prescott is in another stratosphere with no one playing the position better in recent weeks.

Twitter finally opened their eyes to it, and the MVP talks have reached the national stage. Beyond Prescott’s excellence, the offense’s confidence is high as it’s a racing engine through 13 weeks.

On the defensive side, it was often ugly against the Seahawks, and linebacker Micah Parsons detailed how Geno Smith and Seattle caused Dan Quinn’s unit trouble. The good news is he shut the game down on the Seahawks’ final play, one where he was unblocked oddly enough.

Thoughts from Emmitt Smith on the Cowboys’ season, Mike McCarthy valuing these close games and more from the win to move to 9-3 in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Stadium takeover before the break’s over, Lamb to Canton

Cowboys-Panthers predictions, a home team preparing for a stadium takeover, and how CeeDee Lamb’s lore continues to grow. | From @cdburnett7

The Cowboys Week 11 matchup with Carolina is a road game in technicality only. Panthers head coach Frank Reich says his team is preparing as if it’s the Panthers taking a journey into enemy territory. That’s got to be a tough existence.

America’s Team travels, and so does wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, whose chasing franchise records for the Cowboys as the season continues. He’s been on a tear over the last few weeks, and his gloves earned a spot in Canton.

Young talent continues to shine for Dallas, as cornerback DaRon Bland has become one of the best in the NFL. He’s always around the ball, and it’s something that started long before his pro career did.

On the other side of the ball, the running back conversation is always complicated, and Tony Pollard is the latest to catch the wrong end of the stick. All this, plus predictions for the game and more in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Two 2-round mocks, Lamb’s dominance, Giants trap?

Storylines on the Cowboys’ offensive line, good news on the injury front and how Dallas can go on a tear for the rest of 2023. | From @cdburnett7

The Dallas Cowboys enter a Week 10 matchup with the struggling and limping New York Giants. Nonetheless, it’s the NFL, and Dallas has a lot to prove. On the offensive line, Tyron Smith is being pampered, a right he’s earned, while Terence Steele is struggling. Jerry Jones isn’t losing faith in the 26-year-old, though.

Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s dominance is fueling the club’s offensive success and now he’s approaching rare air in franchise history. Predictions for the rest of the season, good news on the injury front and how wide receiver Martavis Bryant has the belief of the brass in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: CB targets, Smith’s health, Rams on deck

Micah Parsons defending his quarterback from critics, optimism coming off the bye week and how Dallas can trade to improve at the deadline. | From @cdburnett7

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off their bye week to take on the Los Angeles Rams, and there’s some questions about the offensive line that need answering. Yet again, left tackle Tyron Smith finds himself on the injury report but Jerry Jones remains optimistic that he will play. That becomes evermore crucial because Dallas needs continuity on a unit that’s seen better days.

Behind that front is quarterback Dak Prescott, whose poise in the face of adversity continues, and he doesn’t get caught up in the criticisms. That doesn’t mean his teammates won’t defend him, and the Lion stood his ground about any unnecessary commentary going his quarterback’s way. Heading into this week, it’ll also be interesting to see if Prescott has the same usage in the rushing game that was so successful against the Chargers.

The trade deadline is approaching and there could be reinforcements at cornerback if the Cowboys elect to be aggressive. Who the perfect fit at the deadline is, Prescott’s respect for a Los Angeles star and more in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Gregory not suiting up, 49ers the litmus test

The Cowboys offensive line is at full strength for the return of the classic rivalry. | From @cdburnett7

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers; two teams with storied histories that often overlap. For a long time, the pair didn’t stand in each other’s way but it’s back to the old relationship in recent years.

With that comes emotion, and DeMarcus Lawrence talked about what this  Sunday Night Football matchup means. Lawrence’s former running mate Randy Gregory was traded to the 49ers on Thursday, but won’t play in the game.

Defense is the identity of both teams, and the performance of the Cowboys’ side will likely dictate the game. If Dan Quinn’s clan can lock down Christian McCaffrey and company for the second consecutive matchup, a golden opportunity awaits. That’s why there’s a lot of confidence going in, even against an undefeated powerhouse.

The Dallas staff writers are the biggest example of that belief. Details on their predictions, key things to watch and the possibility of the Cowboys offensive line finally being 100% in the latest News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Game predictions, biggest questions as Patriots arrive

An emotional Week 4 to come, injury updates on the OL and how the Cowboys can bounce back and build off one receiver’s flashes in Arizona. | From @cdburnett7

It’s time for the Dallas Cowboys to bounce back, but with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots in town, that outcome is certainly not guaranteed. Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott makes his return to AT&T Stadium after a storied Dallas career, raising the emotional stakes.

This sparked some Ring of Honor talk, as Jerry Jones let it be known he plans to extend that immortalization to Elliott some day in the future. Meanwhile that’s not the only reunion on Sunday as Dallas cornerback Stephon Gilmore takes on his old squad. Is there a big day on tap for him against QB Mac Jones?

While it was a messy week in Arizona, wide receiver Michael Gallup’s performance was one to build off of as he works back to his old form. The offense has some concerns though, as running back Tony Pollard’s usage is at the top of the league. How that’s come to be, advanced stats for Week 4 and injury updates in the latest Cowboys News and Notes.

Cowboys News: Diggs’ injury aftermath, positive injury news in Dallas

From @Cdburnett7: Unpacking Trevon Diggs’ season-ending injury, the return of key contributors on both sides and the argument for Parsons as the NFL’s best.

The Dallas Cowboys were riding an unbelievable high through a dominant first two weeks of the 2023 season. Dreams of recreating the ‘Doomsday’ defense were being realized when All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a torn ACL, ending his season.

There’s no way to replace him, and that was reflected by team owner Jerry Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy. Both were very candid in their first availabilities since the injury. That said, no team is more prepared to mitigate this level of loss than Dallas, whose offseason trade for cornerback Stephon Gilmore looks like a godsend today.

It certainly also helps to have Micah Parsons making his case as the best defender in football and a hungry defense around him. The cavalry on both sides has arrived in time for the trip to Arizona as well. All the analysis from the loss of Diggs, how they’ll adjust and an abundance of belief in the Cowboys to move to 3-0 in the latest News and Notes.

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Cowboys News: Sauce needs a bounce back vs Dallas? 2024 2-rd mock nets RB

CeeDee Lamb’s plans for a big statement, injury concerns for the Cowboys offense and how Dallas can avoid the upset. | From @cdburnett7

The Cowboys and Jets will square off Sunday at AT&T Stadium, but the matchup doesn’t have the same flare it did a week ago. With Aaron Rodgers’ season over, New York is trying to pick up the scraps after scraping by with a win in Week 1. For Dallas, it’s about avoiding an upset, and also getting some payback for an embarrassing loss in 2019.

Looking at the game in detail, the marquee matchup is wide receiver CeeDee Lamb versus one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks in Sauce Gardner. The Cowboys star is confident and detailed how he plans to make a statement in Week 2. Fellow Dallas receiver Michael Gallup had a quiet first week, but he’s primed for a bounce-back year after a full offseason.

Injuries are a concern for the Cowboys, not as much as the Jets, but there’s key pieces for Dallas on offense that might be out for the home opener. Updates on Brandin Cooks and Tyler Smith, the potential appearance of a former Cowboys kicker and quarterback Dak Prescott’s opinion on the grass vs. turf debate in the latest News and Notes.