Cowboys News: Dak’s MVP chances, losing out on Leonard, punishment for Eagles’ sideline?
The Shaq Leonard sweepstakes came to an abrupt and disappointing end on Monday, with the Cowboys missing out on getting the services of the veteran linebacker despite a detailed effort from Dan Quinn on how he would have been deployed in Dallas. That’s just one storyline that will add to the intrigue of Eagles Week. We’ll get into that, including how Cowboys Nation reacted to Philly’s flop versus San Francisco and why the shameful dustup on the Eagles’ sideline could force further punishment or even changes for the Birds before this Sunday’s showdown.
Meanwhile, we get into what needs to happen for Dak Prescott to really have a chance at MVP, Prescott himself passes off the team’s Man of the Year torch, and the Cowboys face a steep climb out of the No. 5 spot in the NFC playoff picture. We look back at how the Cowboys and Seahawks delivered monster numbers for Amazon, Dan Quinn talks about his unit’s resiliency during crunch time, we put out an APB on MG, and we learn that it was a medical scare that kept the team’s longtime play-by-play man out of the booth on Thursday. All that, plus another power-rankings push can be found in this edition of News and Notes.
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Analyzing Dak Prescott’s case for NFL MVP :: NBC Sports
The Cowboys need to do very well over their next four games for Prescott to have a realistic chance at MVP. Historically speaking, anything other than a No. 1 or 2 seed in the postseason probably makes it a long shot, but Prescott could earn votes due to the simple fact that there’s no other runaway leader for the award.
NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Eagles out of top 3, 49ers and Ravens want No. 1 :: Cowboys Wire
The Cowboys climb one more spot and now sit at No. 3 in this week’s rankings. Philadelphia falls to No. 4 after their home loss on Sunday. Miami, Detroit, and Buffalo are also in the top 10; the Cowboys face all of them over the course of the next four games. The 49ers and Ravens sit at Nos. 1 and 2, respectively.
Playoff Picture: Here's how Cowboys could take NFC East lead, win out, and still be No. 5 :: Cowboys Wire
It is still anybody’s game in the NFC postseason chase. Currently the 5th seed, the Cowboys could win out from here and not even move out of that spot if the Eagles also finish 14-3. Realistically, Dallas needs to run the table and have both the 49ers and Eagles both suffer one additional loss. Depending on tiebreakers just isn’t going to fall in their favor for the No. 1 seed and the bye… all because of that Week 3 loss to the Cardinals.
Dan Quinn proud of defense's 'resilience' against Seattle :: The Mothership
Quinn raved about the defense stopping the Seahawks on fourth down on three consecutive drives to help get the win, even after a rough outing overall. The unit has now given up back-to-back 300-yard passers along with back-to-back 100-yard receivers, a trend they’ll look to reverse in Week 14.
Sounds from the Sideline captures roller-coaster win over Seattle :: Dallas Cowboys
Every opportunity between these lines 🗣️#SoundsFromTheSideline | @lenovo pic.twitter.com/MEiWYNgR8J
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 4, 2023
Cowboys-Seahawks ‘Thursday Night Football’ clash was most-streamed NFL game in history :: The Athletic
The Cowboys’ Week 13 win averaged 15.26 million viewers, setting a new NFL streaming record. Viewership peaked at 17.76 million, proving that customers are clearly becoming more comfortable viewing NFL games via a streaming product.
Michael Gallup is missing in action from the Dallas Cowboys’ revamped explosive offense :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Eight different Cowboys caught a pass during Thursday’s win over the Seahawks. Gallup was not one of them. He still has not returned to his pre-injury form and has now fallen behind second-year receiver Jalen Tolbert and newcomer Brandin Cooks as a receiving target in the Dallas offense. The remaining five games (and then the playoffs) will effectively serve as Gallup’s time to prove what value he brings to this offense, if any.
Free agent LB Shaq Leonard chooses Eagles over Cowboys; will sign one-year deal with Philadelphia :: Cowboys Wire
The veteran linebacker visited both clubs last week, but will sign with the Eagles, it was announced Monday. He’ll join a star-studded defense that has been dealing with injuries and just got torched on Sunday by the 49ers. He could suit up and play this Sunday when the Eagles visit AT&T Stadium.
Cowboys missed chance to improve when Eagles won Shaquille Leonard sweepstakes :: Dallas Morning News
Leonard is admittedly not the player he was before his recent back surgeries (if he was, the Colts wouldn’t have released him). But he almost assuredly would have helped Dallas with depth and run defense. Quinn revealed that he put together a tape showing Leonard how he’d be deployed within the Cowboys defense. Now we’ll never know.
Brad Sham, voice of the Cowboys, suffers medical scare on his way to Thursday’s game :: Dallas Morning News
The team’s longtime play-by-play radio man fell ill on his way to the stadium last Thursday. The 74-year-old has been with the Cowboys since 1976. In that time, he’s missed two games in observance of a Jewish holiday, but has been sidelined by illness only one other time, in 1983. “Testing and resting,” Sham said. “Looking forward to next week.”
DeMarcus Lawrence named Cowboys' Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee :: Dallas Cowboys
Passing the torch 🤝 @dak surprised @TankLawrence to tell him he's our @Nationwide Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.
🔄 Repost to vote! ➡️ #WPMOYChallenge pic.twitter.com/tkJ53EZEkp
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 5, 2023
Cowboys spend Monday visiting children's hospitals :: Patrik Walker
CeeDee Lamb, Dorance Armstrong and every other #Cowboys player are on rounds today at three childrens’ hospitals in DFW — making the day of sick little ones.
Positive vibes to help the fight. pic.twitter.com/4wU8bBoiif
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) December 4, 2023
Cowboys Twitter enjoys watching Eagles fall to 49ers :: Cowboys Wire
With their free weekend, Cowboys Nation tuned in en masse to watch the 49ers battle the Eagles… and then took to social media to troll their divisional rivals hard after a Sunday spanking in their own house.
Who is Dom DiSandro? Meet the Philadelphia Eagles' head of security who was ejected from 49ers game :: CBS News
The Eagles’ longtime chief security officer made headlines when he was ejected for a sideline altercation with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw during Sunday’s loss. The league is expected to investigate the incident and follow up with the Philadelphia staff before their Week 14 visit to Dallas. It’s unclear if there will be any further discipline or changes made to current sideline procedures.
