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Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott, center, pushes through New York Giants defenders to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Defense figures to be focus as Cowboys miss playoffs again

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 04, 2021 05:22 PM EST

New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:16 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson, left, and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy greet each other after their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Seeds of hope: Cowboys alive and kicking in woeful NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 28, 2020 05:25 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson watches warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 03:56 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) tries to stay in bounds as he's pursued by Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Also-ran Cowboys, Niners get rivalry booted from prime time

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 17, 2020 03:39 PM EST

In this photo provided by Creighton Athletics, Creighton guard Rachael Saunders plays during a women's NCAA college basketball game against Drake in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Official Tom Danaher is at rear. The DePaul and Creighton women's basketball teams are among a few squads that have taken it a step further with their players wearing masks while on the court playing. (Catherine Grosdidier/Creighton Athletics via AP)
The Latest: Washington-Oregon football game canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 11:51 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant works out prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Dallas Cowboys at Baltimore Ravens 12/8/2020

Dec. 08, 2020 06:50 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 04:08 PM EST

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

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) catches a pass for a first down in front of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (27) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys rookie CB Diggs out several weeks with broken foot

Nov. 10, 2020 10:27 AM 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

Dallas Cowboys' Ben DiNucci runs off the field after losing an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Cowboys hang on to hope, but reality of 2-6 casts dark cloud

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 02, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Players reacting to seeing Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) lying on the ground after getting hit by Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Cowboys question their own fight in rapidly spiraling season

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 26, 2020 05:05 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) points skyward as he is carted off the field after sustaining a leg injury in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys face playoff chase without Prescott in weak NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 12, 2020 01:53 PM EDT

Browns visit Cowboys with 1st winning record since late 2014

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 01:11 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (2-1) at DALLAS (1-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 4 1/2 RECORD VS....

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, right, catches a pass for a touchdown ahead of Dallas Cowboys strong safety Darian Thompson, let, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Mistake-prone secondary tops list of issues for 1-2 Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 28, 2020 01:31 PM EDT