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10.7.18
Asked about the decision to punt in overtime, Dak Prescott said he’d have gone for it. But he added that he doesn’t second-guess the coaches. Noted that the defense gave them chances all through the fourth quarter.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 8, 2018
DeAndre Hopkins makes the difference in a gut-wrencher. Cowboys are still winless on the road and fall to 2-3 on the year. Red zone heroics by the Dallas defense weren’t good enough.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 8, 2018
This defense has been pretty outstanding tonight. Five times HOU was had the ball in goal to go situation. DAL defense only allowed 1 TD (3 FGs, 1 turnover on downs).
— Derek Eagleton (@derekeagleton) October 8, 2018
Holding on Connor Williams could be the biggest play of this game. #Cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Dak is definitely battling and he's getting ZERO help from his "receivers" #cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Linebacker Joe Thomas is in the locker room being evaluated for a foot injury. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
It's not going to make anyone feel better when, not if, WHEN JJ Watt gets fined this week for that hit. #Cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
The Texans have gotten the ball to the Dallas 30, the Dallas 2, the Dallas 1 and the Dallas 3 in this game. And they have come out of those four possessions with 6 total points.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 8, 2018
That is an absolutely amazing job of damage control by the Cowboys' defense. #cowboyswire
The Texans' play-calling has been horrible. The Cowboys have speed on defense, especially at LB. Why do they keep trying to run wide when the weak spot of this team is the DTs? #cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Defends hold again. Two breakups by Byron Jones in the last three plays. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
Worst call I've seen in a while. No way that was a catch #Cowboyswire.
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Chido was limited by an ankle injury all week. I don't know for sure, but he might be dealing with that. #cowboyswire https://t.co/zt68gqpUgB
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 8, 2018
Speaking of Jourdan Lewis. He's the primary nickel corner right now, as Chido Awuzie watched that possession from the sideline with his helmet in his hand. Anthony Brown has moved outside for the time being. #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 8, 2018
Ok... you guys (and me too) are on him all the time. Give Linehan some credit for those calls down there. #Cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
So this is one case where I think it's better if the Texans win this challenge. I'll take 2nd and 1 from the 7 over first-and-goal from the 5 #cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Anthony Brown forces a big-time fumble and the Cowboys finally have a short field to work with. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
Biggest play of the season to date by Jaylon Smith and the defense. Texans could be ahead 17-6 .... with the ball to start the second half. Instead it's a one-score game. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
the fact that Jaylon came over from inside the hashmarks, against a QB that athletic, and made that stop, is simply amazing. the missed tackle on Blue wasn't pretty, but he more than made up for it. https://t.co/LiuhEpMmwa
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 8, 2018
Wow. What an unbelievable play by Jaylon Smith. No way he's supposed to get there. And don't forget, that was another big hit on their QB. #Cowboyswire.
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Damn. What a stop by Jeff Heath. Hopkins didn't get the ball over the goal line.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 8, 2018
Cowboys DT Daniel Ross completely blew up that play and hit Watson, but not before he found Watson for the first down. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
With this offense and the momentum against them, the Cowboys had to have a better punt there. 19-yard line isn't good enough. #cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Good things seem to happen with Tavon Austin involved. Cowboys use misdirection; instead of a jet sweep to Austin in motion, handoff to Elliott goes for a first down. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
Back to the game, why can't the Cowboys adjust like Houston? The Texans can't run the ball with RBs so they do it in other ways. Hey Cowboys.... other ways !!!!! #cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Coutee has a Tavon-like skill set. He'll line up everywhere for Houston. That's a great play call down around the goal line. Texans lead Dallas 7-6. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
Obviously, you want your best player to be involved and successful in the offense. But it's awfully encouraging that the Cowboys have 103 yards of offense and a 6-0 lead, and Zeke Elliott has 5 touches for 0 yards. Huge to see other players stepping up. #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 8, 2018
Never thought I'd say this, especially this year... but come on guys, the tight ends can't carry the team all night! #cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Is the internet still working??? Rico! #Cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Jaylon Smith stays home on a read option and stuffs Watson for a loss of 2. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
Hope that play by Jeff Heath - getting trucked by a TE 10 yards down the field - isn't a sign of things to come for him. #cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Alfred Blue starting at RB for the Texans. Lamar Miller is active but was questionable heading into the game for Houston. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
Geoff Swaim just eclipsed his career-long catch in one week. Now 43 yards. Cowboys' playaction game working early. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
Great play by Swaim... Great play call because everyone thought it was going to Zeke. #CowboysWire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 8, 2018
Houston wins the toss and defers. So Dallas starts with the ball. Not the Cowboys’ choice #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 8, 2018
Big difference between road and home on offense through 4 games:
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 8, 2018
In 2 wins at home: 22.0 PPG, 356.0 YPG, 8-of-22 on 3rd down. Dak sacked 3 times.
In 2 road losses: 10.5 PPG, 267.5 YPG, 5-of-24 on 3rd down. Dak sacked 11 times.
Efficiency is very important tonight #cowboyswire
I would also like an answer to this. I wonder when exactly the Cowboys realized Irving wouldn’t be able to play.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 7, 2018
Having said that, making the two IR moves takes some of the strain off the decision. It’s not like they cut a guy only to realize Irving couldn’t go #cowboyswire https://t.co/NbUNqxivXI
Will Fuller and Keke Coutee are both ACTIVE for Houston tonight.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 7, 2018
Cowboys have gotten several favorable breaks on the injury front this season, but not tonight #cowboyswire
All eyes on Antwaun Woods’ health working through this game. He hurt his calf last week against Detroit. Without David Irving and Maliek Collins, the Cowboys are very thin at DT #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 7, 2018
Cowboys inactives: QB Mike White, LB Sean Lee, OG Xavier Su’a-Filo, TE Dalton Schultz, DT David Irving, DT Maliek Collins.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 7, 2018
Reminder: there are only 6 inactives, because the Cowboys currently have an open roster spot. #cowboyswire
Chido Awuzie working on the conditioning cords during pregame. He's officially listed as questionable with an ankle, but I fully expect him to play. #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 7, 2018
Greetings from NRG Stadium.
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 7, 2018
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Sounds like it’ll be another big test for Tyrone Crawford, Antwaun Woods, Daniel Ross and Caraun Reid, as the Cowboys continue to battle injury issues with their DTs #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 6, 2018
Cowboys just announced that Maliek Collins and David Irving aren’t making the trip to Houston. Collins has been battling a knee issue. It always seemed a little far-fetched that Irving would play, given that he’s practiced once since last November. #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 6, 2018
David Irving has been activated to the 53-man roster but will still be ruled out for Sunday’s game in Houston #cowboyswire
— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) October 6, 2018
Cowboys announce they placed C Travis Frederick on Reserve/Non-Football Illness and WR Terrance Williams on Reserve/Injured. The club also activated DE David Irving from Reserve/Exempt and released DT Christian Ringo (Louisiana-Lafayette) from the practice squad. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 6, 2018
Final injury report is out. Terrance Williams has been ruled out. Maliek Collins and Antwaun Woods are both questionable, while Randy Gregory returned to practice #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/4XO7Bwhwh4
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 5, 2018
Randy Gregory is back to practice after being excused Thurs. Did not see David Irving during the open portion. Jason Garrett wasn't sure if Irving would be back today; he was excused for personal reasons Thurs. Jerry Jones said Thurs he expects Irving to play Sunday #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 5, 2018
Jerry Jones tells the guys on @1053thefan that he thinks Randy Gregory and David Irving will both play a role for the Cowboys on Sunday night against the Texans #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 5, 2018
Jerry Jones says the Cowboys know more about what they’re dealing with in regard to Travis Frederick’s health now as opposed to a month ago. Although he did not say whether the team has made a decision of whether he needs to go to IR #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 5, 2018
Randy Gregory did not practice Thursday. He was excused for another scheduled meeting in Chicago with NFL officials as part of his reinstatement to the league. He was excused from the preseason finale at Houston for the same reason and returned to the team next day. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 4, 2018
Despite no practice Thursday, Jerry Jones expects David Irving to make season debut vs. Texans #cowboyswire https://t.co/X5TZcrtiuS
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 4, 2018
No practice for Terrance Williams today. Working with the Cowboys’ strength and conditioning staff on the foot problem he had earlier this year #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 4, 2018
Injury report is pretty lengthy today, but Travis Frederick, Sean Lee and Terrance Williams are the only DNP #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/vEm6DLaOzs
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 3, 2018
Zeke told us after practice today he's feeling good. No issues.
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 3, 2018
Side note: he's now tied with Jim Brown for the second-fastest player ever to get 3,000 rushing yards (3,040). Took him only 29 games. Eric Dickerson did it in 27 games. #cowboyswire
No Terrance Williams during the open portion of practice. Has been back at the facility since Tuesday, still working through off-the-field matters, per Jason Garrett. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 3, 2018
Zeke Elliott is expected to do something in practice today, but exact workload today not known yet, Jason Garrett says. Dealing with a little ankle and knee soreness. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 3, 2018
Asked if Terrance Williams will practice today, Jason Garrett says “we’ll see.” Garrett says Williams is still dealing with off-field issues. Garrett doesn’t know yet if he will practice #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 3, 2018
at the league level, DeMarcus Lawrence isn’t often listed along with the likes of Miller, Mack and Watt — and Tyrone Crawford wants to know why #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/vmFl6TEihp
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 2, 2018
Jerry Jones reiterates his stance from the Football Life on Tony Romo, confirms “he will be in the Ring of Honor. The detail will follow.” #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 2, 2018
Jerry Jones on @1053thefan says at this point it would be surprising if Sean Lee (hamstring) returns to action this week. #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 2, 2018
Jerry Jones tells @1053thefan that Jeff Heath seems likely to play this weekend, but it would surprise him to see Sean Lee back for Week 5 #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 2, 2018
LMAO. Jerry Jones says on @1053thefan that, when Brett Maher was lining up for the game-winner, Stephen Jones punched him and said “you know it’s South America if he misses. We’re going to have to leave.”
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 2, 2018
Maher paid off their decision to move on from Dan Bailey #cowboyswire
Jerry Jones was also asked on @1053thefan about Zeke Elliott’s 25 carries and four receptions against Detroit and said he does want that kind of workload for him. He can handle it, and he’ll be ready for Houston #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 2, 2018
Jerry Jones tells the guys on @1053thefan that, when he thinks of Dak Prescott as a QB, he thinks of a guy that’s going to find a way to get it done. “I love him as a quarterback.” #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 2, 2018
Jason Garrett says Terrance Williams is “working through some off-the-field situations,” but he is expected to rejoin the team tomorrow. He wasn’t at the game yesterday #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 1, 2018
Jason Garrett says Zeke Elliott is banged up a little bit (had sore knee, ankle after the game) but optimistic he’ll be able to practice and play this week. Zeke after the game said he’d be fine - “nothing big.” #cowboyswire
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) October 1, 2018
Jason Garrett says Zeke Elliott seems like he should be fine for practice this week and for the weekend trip to Houston #cowboyswire
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 1, 2018
Ayyyyye shouts out to Byron Jones, named the NFL’s Most Improved Player in @billbarnwell’s quarter-season awards. He’s been fantastic through four weeks. #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/kAxE9wDr7B
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) October 1, 2018
