A New Era: The Dallas Cowboys (M18)

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Bouncing Back



In 2016, the Cowboys exceeded expectations having moved on from Tony Romo. Together, Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott proved that the franchise was in capable hands despite being rookies. Although the team ultimately came up short in playoffs, they're sure to have grown from that experience and with an improved defense, the Cowboys should be 'real' contenders in 2017.

Under the steady leadership of head coach Jason Garrett, entering his 7th full season as head coach, the team looks to defend their division crown and challenge for the Super Bowl.

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Cowboys Pull Away From Giants in 2nd Half, Now 1-0



Dak Prescott: 19/36, 228 yards, 3 TD, INT, 88.6 passer rating, 50 rush yards
Eli Manning: 19/36, 235 yards, TD, INT, 94.5 passer rating

Ezekiel Elliott: 16 carries, 64 yards (left game with cramps)
Alfred Morris: 16 carries, 92 yards
Shane Vereen: 32 carries, 118 yards

Dez Bryant: 5 rec, 97 yards, 2 TD
Evan Engram: 6 rec, 88 yards, TD

Sean Lee: 10 total tackles, sack
Keenan Robinson: 9 total tackles

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Dak & Dez save poor defensive effort with late TD



D. Prescott: 19/29, 237 yards, TD, INT, 87.8 QBR, 64 rushing yards
T. Simian: 18/25, 228 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

E. Elliott: 23 carries, 99 yards
C.J. Anderson: 31 carries, 237 yards

D. Bryant: 4 rec, 94 yards, TD
E. Sanders: 4 rec, 119 yards, 2 TD

B. Jones: 12 total tackles, 2 TFL
V. Miller: 10 total tackles, 5 TFL, sack

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Dallas hangs on to put away Arizona



Prescott: 14/22, 210 yards, TD, 2 INT, 72.1 QBR
Palmer: 20/27, 267 yards, 2 TD, INT, 114.2 QBR

Elliott: 31 carries, 149 yards, 4.8 avg, TD
Johnson: 17 carries, 58 yards, 3.4 avg

Witten: 7 catches, 107 yards, TD
Fitzgerald: 8 catches, 104 yards, TD

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Jason Witten leads Cowboys past Rams



Prescott: 24/33, 324 yards, 2 TD, INT, 111.1 passer rating
Goff: 16/27, 245 yards, INT, 73.8 passer rating

Elliott: 16 rushes, 33 yards, 2.1 ypc
Prescott: 9 rushes, 47 yards, 5.2 ypc
Gurley: 24 rushes, 167 yards, 7.0 ypc, 3 TD

Witten: 10 catches, 127 yards, TD
Austin: 5 catches, 69 yards

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Dan Bailey nails game-winning FG, 'Boys now 5-0



Prescott: 21/32, 295 yards, 2 TD, INT, 106.2
Rodgers: 24/33, 381 yards, TD, 108.0

Elliott: 28 rushes, 156 yards, 5.5 ypc, 2 TD
Montgomery: 22 rushes, 76 yards, 3.4 ypc, TD

Witten: 6 catches, 62 yards, 10.3 avg
Bennett: 8 rec, 93 yards, 11.6 avg

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Ezekiel Elliott wins NFC player of the week

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Cowboys Finish 2017 Season 8-8, Look Ahead to 2018 Season

Tried as they might, the Cowboys couldn’t get out of their own way this past season. Although they missed playoffs, they seem to have hit on their draft picks with contributions from Taco Charlton, Chido Awuzie, Jourdan Lewis, and Xavier Woods.

With the infusion of youth on this team and continued progression of the 2016 draft class, this team should be on its way back to the playoffs in 2018.

If there’s a question mark on this team, it’s at safety, linebacker, and surprisingly, quarterback. QB may come as a surprise, but Dak took a step back in 2017 and the passing game struggled most games. Look for Dallas to make moves in these areas in the offseason.


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