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Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Cameron Erving (75) celebrates tight end Dalton Schultz's (86) winning touchdown catch in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
Win gives 3-7 Cowboys suddenly high stakes on Thanksgiving

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 23, 2020 12:25 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys won 31-28. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Streak stop: Dalton's 3 TDs lift Cowboys past Vikings 31-28

By Dave Campbell Nov. 22, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, left, slips past Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cowboys up: Surging Vikes settle in at home for 3 straight

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2020 08:27 PM EST

Vikings on 3-game winning streak, face skidding Cowboys

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 10:10 AM EST
DALLAS (2-7) at MINNESOTA (4-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Vikings by 9 RECORD VS....

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks to pass the ball against the Washington Football Team in the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. Dalton has been cleared for practice after clearing the protocols for a concussion and COVID-19. Coach Mike McCarthy said Dalton participated in an informal practice Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, the first day back for the Cowboys coming off their open week. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Cowboys QB Dalton returns from concussion, COVID-19 setbacks

Nov. 16, 2020 07:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald, right, works against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif. Halfway through the season, Donald is in the running for defensive player of the year. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
On Football: Halfway through season, who are awards leaders?

By Barry Wilner Nov. 13, 2020 10:14 AM EST

Fans attending the NCAA college football game between Northern Illinois and Buffalo on Wednesday night, Nov. 4, 2020, in DeKalb, Ill., follow guidelines about mask-wearing and social distancing. (Mark Busch/Daily Chronicle via AP)
The Latest: Thai golfing sisters contract COVID-19

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 10:12 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file phot, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) lifts his fist to cheers from fans as he is carted off the field after suffering an injury while running the ball during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys are on the verge of a lost year, when they had hoped to contend, after a broken ankle ended the quarterback's season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys' brass believes in McCarthy amid all-but-lost debut

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 12, 2020 04:47 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase reacts during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. From the unbeaten Steelers at the top to the winless Jets at the bottom, predictability has taken a hike halfway through NFL 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Halfway through NFL season, uncertainty reigns off the field

By Barry Wilner Nov. 11, 2020 03:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, spectators wear face masks to protect against COVID-19 during the first half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Baltimore. A new set of rules are coming in just about every sport, almost all with enhanced health and safety in mind. If they work, games could get out of bubbles and return to arenas and stadiums with some fans in attendance sometime soon. Perhaps more importantly, they could also provide some common-sense solutions to virus issues in the real world.(AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
The Latest: Crawford joins Dalton on Cowboys’ COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2020 12:56 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to throw against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. With the NFC East a total mess, the conference's West Division is so strong that three teams, possibly all four, figure to challenge for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Wide-open NFC has league's best and worst divisions

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 10, 2020 05:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) leaves the field for halftime during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. From the season-altering (Dak Prescott, Saquon Barkley) to the bizarre (Taylor, Trent Brown), injuries are playing their traditionally significant role in the NFL. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
From season-altering to bizarre, injuries hit NFL yet again

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 10, 2020 03:21 AM EST

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman does his interview following the team's 24-13 win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
The Latest: Dodgers organization has 5 positive virus cases

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2020 04:51 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb (88) tries to get past Philadelphia Eagles' Marcus Epps (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
McCarthy's 1st season in Dallas all but lost at 9-game mark

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 09, 2020 03:48 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' Cameron Sutton (20) and James Pierre (42) give chase as Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle returns a punt for a long gain in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys settle for progress in near-upset of 8-0 Steelers

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 08, 2020 09:42 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) intercepts a Dallas Cowboys' Garrett Gilbert pass in the end zone as Cameron Sutton (20) and Cowboys wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (11) look on in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Cowboys 24-19

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 08, 2020 07:54 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 01:13 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Garrett Gilbert (3) warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Cowboys will have their fourth different starting quarterback of the season against undefeated Pittsburgh with Andy Dalton unavailable because of COVID-19 protocols. Coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday he was benching rookie Ben DiNucci in favor of either Garrett Gilbert or Cooper Rush. Gilbert and Rush will compete for the job in practice, and one will start Sunday at home against the Steelers (7-0).(AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Cowboys' Gilbert appears set for 1st NFL start vs. Steelers

Nov. 07, 2020 05:57 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Big Ben, 7-0 Steelers visit as Cowboys keep turning QB wheel

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 05, 2020 05:51 PM EST

Unbeaten Steelers huge favorites in visit to rival Cowboys

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 12:50 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (7-0) at DALLAS (2-6) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Steelers by 13 1/2 ...