Sunday's decisive win over the Commanders opened the Cowboys' home slate on a bright note, but it also added to the list of walking wounded on the defensive side of the ball. P.J. Locke tore a plantar fascia and Cobie Durant strained a hamstring in the 37-20 victory; now both could miss multiple weeks, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Could that mean there's a blockbuster move coming to provide reinforcements? Owner Jerry Jones made a cryptic postgame comment that suggests so to some.
Most of Monday's headlines belonged to Dak Prescott, as the veteran quarterback's four-touchdown day left him standing alone atop the Cowboys franchise list in every major passing category. Read on to take a tour through all the various pass-catchers
who have caught a touchdown from Prescott, plus find out how the team actually tracks those record-setting balls, and revisit Tom Brady's off-color call of a Prescott pass that left the internet reeling.
The Cowboys are off to Rio de Janeiro next, but prepare to hear a lot about the playing surface at Maracanã Stadium. The Cowboys and the NFL are already having to weigh in about a field of turf that some are openly questioning in regard to its condition.
In Washington, injured quarterback Jayden Daniels is seeking additional opinions on his dislocated elbow, but the team has already declared Marcus Mariota the Week 3 starter. Should Daniels's durability be a long-term concern for the Commanders?
Elsewhere in the league, Caleb Williams and the Bears appear to have dodged a bullet with his injury, the Eagles are welcoming back a familiar face after losing their tight end, and both the Vikings and Falcons announce a change at QB.
Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines
- Brian Schottenheimer says Cobie Durant, P.J. Locke could miss multiple weeks :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Jerry Jones sends ‘dangerous’ message after Cowboys beat Commanders :: Athlon Sports (Link)
- Every player to catch a TD pass from Cowboys record holder Dak Prescott :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Dak Prescott celebrates record-setting day, but Dallas still needs more from its defense :: The Athletic (Link)
- Cowboys sideline exclusive: Who keeps track of the record-setting game balls? :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
- Tom Brady breaks internet with epic call of Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s ‘absolute piss missile’ :: ClutchPoints (Link)
- What we learned from Dallas’ Week 2 victory over the Commanders :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Jaishawn Barham draws high praise from Dak, other All-Pro's in big win over Commanders :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Cowboys rookie +8000 for DROY, tops PFF rookie ratings through Week 2 :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys address concerns regarding playing field in Brazil :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- NFL: 'No concerns' over field conditions in Rio for Cowboys-Ravens :: ESPN (Link)
Latest Washington Commanders News
- Jayden Daniels consulting specialists after dislocating left elbow Sunday :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
- Marcus Mariota will start Sunday after Jayden Daniels elbow injury :: WUSA9 (Link)
- Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledges Jayden Daniels' injury after the game :: Commanders Wire (Link)
- Jayden Daniels’ injury sends Commanders back to frustrating square one, yet again :: The Athletic (Link)
- Mike Sainristil reacts to Cowboys' big passing day against Commanders :: Commanders Wire (Link)
News & Headlines from Around the NFL
- Bears' Johnson: Williams week-to-week, but not ruled out for MNF :: ESPN (Link)
- Eagles reportedly bringing back TE Zach Ertz amid MCL injury that's expected to sideline Dallas Goedert for multiple weeks :: Yahoo Sports (Link)
- Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol, will start for Vikings in Week 3 vs. Buccaneers :: NFL.com (Link)
- Michael Penix Jr. named starting QB for Thursday Night Football vs. Packers :: AtlantaFalcons.com (Link)
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