NFC East: For Eagles, a feat to be tied
What probably is considered the lowest point of what's becoming a season of failed expectations for the Philadelphia Eagles came this past Sunday in a game the puzzling team actually didn't lose.
NFL Matchup - San Francisco at Dallas
Records: San Francisco 49ers (3-7) at Dallas Cowboys (6-4) Date: Sunday, November 23rd Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Texas Stadium (65,529) -- Irving, Texas Surface: Sportfield Realgrass Home Record: San Francisco 2-4; Dallas 3-1 Away Record: San Francisco 1-3; Dallas 3-3 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver All-Time Series: San Francisco (16-14-1 -- Dallas, 5-2 in playoffs) Last Meeting: September 25, 2005 (Dallas, 34-31 at San Francisco) Series Streak: Dallas has won two of the last three meetings.
Recap: Washington vs. Dallas
Tony Romo returned after a three-game absence and hit Martellus Bennett with a 25-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown that proved to be the game-winner, as the Dallas Cowboys pulled out a critical 14-10 win over NFC East rival Washington.
Cowboys RB Jones out for Sunday
The Dallas Cowboys will get quarterback Tony Romo back for Sunday night's divisional clash with the Washington Redskins, but running back Felix Jones is still out with a hamstring injury.
NFL Matchup - Dallas at Washington
Records: Dallas Cowboys (5-4) at Washington Redskins (6-3) Date: Sunday, November 16th Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. (et) Site: FedExField (91,704) -- Landover, Maryland Surface: Natural Grass Home Record: Dallas 3-1; Washington 3-2 Away Record: Dallas 2-3; Washington 3-1 Conference Record: Television: NBC Announcers: Al Michaels, John Madden and Andrea Kremer All-Time Series: Dallas (56-39-2 -- Washington, 2-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: September 28, 2008 (Washington, 26-24 at Dallas) Series Streak: Washington has won three of the last four meetings.
NFC East: Romo, Cowboys ready to go following respite
The Dallas Cowboys had this week's upcoming matchup with the Washington Redskins circled on the calendar, but not because the game presented an opportunity to avenge an earlier season loss to a bitter division rival.
Romo returns to practice
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who has missed the last three games with a fractured pinkie on his throwing hand, returned to practice Wednesday and is optimistic to play in the team's next contest.
NFC East: First-place Giants add some distance between rivals
This time of year often brings about varying opinions on a wide range of issues, but's there seems to be little debate as to which team among the NFC East's formidable contingent is the one to beat at the moment.
Recap: NY Giants vs. Dallas
Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes and Brandon Jacobs put together his third 100-yard rushing game of the season, as the New York Giants crushed the injury-depleted Dallas Cowboys, 35-14, at Giants Stadium.
Cowboys TE Witten misses practice
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten missed practice Wednesday due to a fractured rib, leaving his status in doubt if he'll play in Sunday's divisional road showdown with the New York Giants.
Johnson to start for Cowboys against Giants
Quarterback Brad Johnson will make his third straight start Sunday against Dallas' NFC East nemesis, the New York Giants, Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips announced Wednesday.
Report: Cowboys TE Witten has fractured rib
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten reportedly has a broken rib, but still hopes to play in Sunday's divisional showdown with the New York Giants.
NFC East: Eagles buoyed by healthier Westbrook
Brian Westbrook admitted after this past Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons that he's not yet 100 percent healthy, but the invaluable Philadelphia Eagles running back's performance proved he's pretty darn close to being all the way back to full strength.
Cowboys TE Witten leaves game
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten left Sunday's 13-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a rib injury.
Recap: Dallas vs. Tampa Bay
Roy Williams scored his first touchdown as a Cowboy, and the Dallas defense made a crucial stop in the last minute to give the Cowboys a 13-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Texas Stadium.
Cowboys coach Phillips to be more involved in defense
Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said Wednesday at his press conference he will take a more active role in the team's defense.
No go for Romo
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo said he will miss Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay due to a broken pinkie finger on his throwing hand, and indicated he may not return until a November 16 game against Washington.
NFC East: Portis running Redskins back to prominence
Clinton Portis has been the assumed focal point of the Washington Redskins' offense ever since the storied franchise acquired the colorful running back in a trade with Denver back in March of 2004. While the seventh-year pro has certainly delivered during his time with the Burgundy and Gold -- he rushed for a team record 1,516 yards in 2005 and compiled three 1,000-yard campaigns in his first four seasons in Washington -- Portis usually is mentioned more often for the wacky costumes and self-created alter egos he occasionally dons during midweek press conferences than when the discussion of elite NFL running backs comes up.
Romo's status "to be determined"
Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said Monday that quarterback Tony Romo's status for this week's game against Tampa Bay is "to be determined."
Cowboys S Williams breaks forearm again
Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams fractured his right forearm for the second time this season during Sunday's 34-14 setback at St. Louis.
Recap: St. Louis vs. Dallas
Steven Jackson gashed the Dallas defense for 160 yards and three touchdowns as the St. Louis Rams put a 34-14 whipping on the suddenly reeling Cowboys.
Romo active, but Johnson starts vs. Rams
Dallas quarterback Tony Romo is expected to be active for the Cowboys game in St. Louis on Sunday, but Brad Johnson will likely get the starting nod under center.
Jones says Romo could play Sunday
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he believes quarterback Tony Romo will be able to play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams despite a broken right pinkie finger.
Romo throws at practice Thursday
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was back at practice Thursday and was throwing despite a broken pinkie finger that was originally expected to keep him sidelined for a month.
Report: Adam Jones headed for alcohol treatment
Dallas Cowboys suspended cornerback Adam Jones will reportedly begin alcohol treatment at an undisclosed location somewhere in Dallas.
