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Dan Quinn returns to Dallas with playoff-bound Commanders as Cowboys finish difficult season

Jan. 02, 2025 18:05 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dan Quinn's playoff streak lives on in his first season with the Washington Commanders, which can't be said for the fellow coaches and players he left in Dallas after three years as defensive coordinator of the Cowboys. Quinn returns to the home of the...

Washington preps for playoffs as Cowboys finish season that ended 3-year postseason run

Jan. 02, 2025 14:10 PM EST

Washington (11-5) at Dallas (7-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Commanders by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Commanders 10-5-1; Cowboys 6-10. Series record: Cowboys lead 79-48-2. Last meeting: Cowboys beat Commanders...

Micah Parsons finds out how the other half lives, puts focus on getting Cowboys back to winning

Dec. 30, 2024 18:26 PM EST

Micah Parsons had never seen anything close to a losing record with the Dallas Cowboys, or at Penn State, and didn't have any reason to believe his fourth NFL season would be different. Even after a stunning and gutting blowout loss to Green Bay at home in a wild-card playoff game...

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles beat Cowboys 41-7 to clinch NFC East

Dec. 30, 2024 00:03 AM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Sirianni wore the hat given to NFC East champions as he sat at the podium and considered all the greatness that his Eagles still could accomplish this season. Personal goals, sure. Saquon Barkley has Eric Dickerson's NFL rushing record in sight. ...

Cowboys roughed up by Eagles and Jerry Jones catches grief from Philly fans

Dec. 29, 2024 19:36 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jerry Jones didn't just have to watch his Cowboys get roughed up by Philadelphia in yet another loss in a season that will end without a trip to the playoffs. He caught grief from exuberant Philly fans, too. Not even his suite could protect Jones...

Eagles try to clinch NFC East title with Hurts' head injury looming large

Dec. 27, 2024 17:02 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts is sitting out a potential NFC East clincher against Dallas because of the lingering effects of a concussion. The Eagles are turning to backup Kenny Pickett on Sunday because Hurts remains in the concussion protocol after being injured against...

Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Dak Prescott's backup with Cowboys

Dec. 23, 2024 14:19 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott is the quarterback of the near future for the Dallas Cowboys. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones will have to decide soon whether he feels the same about coach Mike McCarthy. Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as...

Dallas Cowboys make owner Jerry Jones proud after being eliminated from the playoff chase

Dec. 23, 2024 01:21 AM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from the playoff contention before they kicked off Sunday night. They then went out and made owner Jerry Jones proud, with a 26-24 victory over the playoff-chasing Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With all...

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate

Dec. 23, 2024 00:57 AM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baker Mayfield came home to Texas looking to keep his Tampa Bay Buccaneers on track for the playoffs. Instead, they'll need some help. Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass and Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals Sunday...

Baker Mayfield comes home to Texas to face Cowboys with eye on getting Bucs to playoffs

Dec. 19, 2024 18:51 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn't new for Baker Mayfield. Helping his team on a big step toward the playoffs while playing so close to his roots would be new for the Tampa Bay quarterback. A four-game winning streak has...