Category: Cowboys

Week 17 Playoff Scenarios: Can Cowboys Catch Eagles?

The Dallas Cowboys rallied from a 10-point deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles on Christmas Eve, but is there enough time left in the season for a change atop the NFC East standings? Dallas (11–4) opens Week 17 at Tennessee (7–8) and if the Cowboys win out while the Eagles (13–2) drop home games to…


Cowboys Defeat Texans on Late Touchdown

Dak Prescott threw for 284 yards and a touchdown and led a 98-yard touchdown drive in the final minutes to pace the host Dallas Cowboys to a 27–23, come-from-behind win over the Houston Texans on Sunday in Arlington, Texas. Prescott’s late heroics—he was 6 for 7 on the final touchdown drive—helped the Cowboys overcome three…


Eagles Improve to 6–0, Hurts Key in 26–17 Win Over Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA—The Eagles closed out another familiar outcome—their latest victory as they roll unbeaten into an off week—with a recognizable tune: “Dancing On My Own.” Yes, the Eagles borrowed the signature anthem for the Philadelphia Phillies that they’ve blasted in the clubhouse on their way toward a spot in the National League Championship Series. It’s a…


Former Cowboys Running Back Marion Barber Died of Heat Stroke, Coroner Says

Former NFL running back Marion Barber, who spent much of his professional career playing for the Dallas Cowboys, died of a heat stroke last month, police confirmed on Monday. In a statement, police in the Dallas suburb of Frisco said the Collin County medical examiner had ruled the 38-year-old’s death an accident. Barber, described by…


Former Cowboys Running Back Marion Barber, 38, Found Dead in Texas Home

The body of former NFL running back Marion Barber, who spent much of his professional career playing for the Dallas Cowboys, was found in Texas on Wednesday, the team confirmed. He was 38. Barber, described by the team as one of the fiercest running backs to have ever played for the Cowboys, was found by…


Zuerlein Makes 56-Yarder on Last Play, Cowboys Beat Chargers

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Throughout his rehab from a broken ankle last season, Dak Prescott thought about what it would feel like to be on the field again and lead the Dallas Cowboys on a game-winning drive. Prescott directed the Cowboys on an 11-play, 49-yard march against the Los Angeles Chargers, culminating in Greg Zuerlein’s 56-yard field goal…