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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs for a gain against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
TEs figure prominently for Cowboys, regardless of receivers

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 25, 2022 02:26 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins, Vikings' offense succumb to Cowboys' pressure

By Brian Hall Nov. 20, 2022 10:04 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) celebrates as his team takes the lead over the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Surging Vikings settle in at home for latest Cowboys visit

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Chicago Bears' David Montgomery is stopped during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 03, 2022 06:30 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) embraces New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe, right, following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Prescott set for return as Cowboys seek bounce back vs Lions

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. Prescott gave himself an “A” but said he's looking for an “A-plus” after a throwing session prior to being inactive a fifth consecutive week in Dallas' NFC East showdown with Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Prescott's return looms for Cowboys after Rush finally loses

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 17, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) celebrates sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, bottom right, as Jeremiah Kolone (62), Joe Noteboom (70) and Leighton Vander Esch (55) look on in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Cowboys leaning more on D without Prescott as Eagles loom

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 10, 2022 02:19 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, bottom, loses the ball after being sacked by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stafford under constant pressure as Rams drop 2nd straight

By Joe Reedy Oct. 09, 2022 10:20 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass under prssure from Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) in the firast half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win

By Greg Beacham Oct. 09, 2022 07:31 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) is kept away from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) by Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams' struggling offense faces Cowboys' dominant defense

By Greg Beacham Oct. 06, 2022 03:41 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, top, sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams' Stafford battling through 16 sacks, TD pass drought

By Greg Beacham Oct. 05, 2022 07:51 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rush leads Cowboys again as Wentz tries to right Commanders

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 29, 2022 07:01 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (3) strips the ball from New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants and Bears are among the top surprises early in 2022

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) tries to recover a Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) fumble during the first half of a NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Rush appears set to start again as Cowboys host Commanders

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 01:44 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps across the goal line for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants' Daniel Jones showing signs of being a No. 1 QB

By Tom Canavan Sep. 27, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) motions at the line of scrimmage against the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
QB Rush keeps winning as Cowboys wait for Prescott's return

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 27, 2022 05:19 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) hands off the ball to Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) against the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Lamb's 1-handed TD catch gives Dallas 23-16 win over Giants

By Tom Canavan Sep. 26, 2022 11:39 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Lavonte David and Akiem Hicks defend as Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Burrow seeks Bengals reset, Cowboys backup Rush wants replay

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 15, 2022 05:25 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) participate in drills during a combined NFL practice at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Prescott's help in flux as Cowboys seek elusive playoff run

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 24, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) participates in drills during a combined NFL practice at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Hopes for NFC East champ Cowboys start with defense for once

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 12:36 PM EDT