Loss to Cowboys means Bucs need help getting to playoffs

In the previous two games the Cowboys rolled up just 524 total yards and were 2-of-24 on third downs. The Bucs capped off the drive with a 42-yard touchdown pass from Winston to Adam Humphries. He needs 258 yards in the final two weeks to break Eric Dickerson’s rookie record.

While Elliott and the Cowboys are happy that they won’t be paying the hefty fine that some would say is unnecessary, that ticked off some other National Football League players.

First he was named the starting quarterback of the team he grew up rooting for, the Dallas Cowboys. Odd play calls wiped out two more scoring opportunities. “Right now, Dallas is the No. 1 seed”. The problem there is that before the Bucs lost to Dallas Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers to improve to 9-5, a full game ahead in the divisional race. His status for Monday’s game is also in question. Collins, a third round pick, continually applied interior pressure to Winston.

Tapper went on Injured Reserve in Week 4 due to back issues. Tampa Bay looked like a pushover midway through the season, but they’ll give Jason Garrett plenty to plan for as he preps for Week 15.

After going 4-12 previous year, then losing both quarterback Tony Romo and his backup to injuries during training camp, it looked like Dallas was going to be in for another long season. Elliott also has 351 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. But once he got the chance, Prescott made the most of it. He said he doesn’t really know why except that Marinelli has prepared him properly.

Through his National Football League career, Dan Bailey has been one of the best kickers in National Football League history. If we see the Packers or Falcons in the playoffs, could Prescott step up to match points with Aaron Rodgers or Matt Ryan?

“He was actually talking about that pregame, should he do it, will they fine him”, said fellow rookie Dak Prescott, Elliott’s quarterback.

You didn’t see much of Brown this week, and that could be a sign of his increasing reputation.

For a guy who threw the ball 36 times, that’s an incredible figure.

ARLINGTON, Texas – When Ezekiel Elliott jumped into the Salvation Army kettle in the second quarter, who knew the Dallas Cowboys’ coaches wouldn’t be able to find him again until the fourth quarter? The players blocked out the noise and got the job done over the weekend.

To make room for McFadden former backup tailback Alfred Morris was put on the inactive list. While others would be in better standing if not for their loss (or losses) to the Cowboys (Washington, Green Bay, Baltimore), the franchise could use another validating win to add some confidence as the playoffs approach.