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Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry (75) pulls down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Feeling of doom envelops Garrett, underachieving Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 23, 2019 01:56 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, left, greets wide receiver Tavon Austin (10) who returns to the sideline following a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys find running roots as playoff chase goes to Philly

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 16, 2019 06:27 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin (10) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys render coin toss mix-up moot, throttle Rams 44-21

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 15, 2019 07:54 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 04:39 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Schedule gets serious now for NFC East-leading Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 18, 2019 06:31 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (2) is pressured by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) after Tannehill scored a 2-point conversion against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 35-32. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tale of 2 left tackles: Taylor Lewan and Garett Bolles

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 12, 2019 04:27 AM EST

New York Giants free safety Antoine Bethea (41) intercepts a pass from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants 11/4/2019

Nov. 04, 2019 08:31 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) reaches up to catch a pass for a long gain agains the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dominant, diverse in Big D: Run game puts Cowboys in control

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 21, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reaches the end zone for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles' Nate Gerry (47), Malcolm Jenkins (27), and Orlando Scandrick (38) defend in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Another slow start dooms Eagles in 37-10 loss to Cowboys

Oct. 21, 2019 12:36 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys' Brett Maher (2), Dak Prescott (4) and Ced Wilson (11) celebrate a 63 yard field goal kicked by Maher in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys run over Eagles, take 1st in NFC East with 37-10 win

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 20, 2019 11:30 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) smiles as he talks with teammates during warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Josh Allen, Darnold

By Frank Stampfl Oct. 15, 2019 12:50 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) breaks away from Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) to run downfield in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. Also on the field is Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13). (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Dak double: Cowboys' Prescott beats Redskins with legs, arm

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 15, 2019 04:08 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

New York Giants' Alec Ogletree, left, and Janoris Jenkins (20) are unable to stop Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) from reaching the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys' Elliott ready for more after lighter work vs Giants

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 11, 2019 07:05 PM EDT