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The Dallas Cowboys suffered a heartbreaking 22-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season. This further fueled concerns about their performance on the road. Despite a valiant effort from quarterback Dak Prescott, the Cowboys couldn’t secure the victory. They dropped to a 10-5 season record. This defeat has raised […]

Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott need all the firepower if they want a shot at the Super Bowl come February. Air attacks are good but the Dallas Cowboys’ ground operations have also been decent. Tony Pollard has been manning the fort and constantly delivered. His performance against the Buffalo Bills may have proved how much […]

A huge game is set for Sunday as the Miami Dolphins try to protect home-field against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16 of the NFL season. The game is not only significant as it contains two of the more exciting teams in the whole league, but it has major playoff implications for both teams involved, […]

As we approach the fantasy football playoffs, with just two weeks remaining in most leagues, managers face the crucial task of identifying reliable starters for a pivotal week. Bye weeks pose a challenge across all positions, creating a significant issue in Week 13. Fortunately, the impact on running backs is not as severe, as the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot to be thankful for at the moment. Dak Prescott is playing like an MVP, the injury bug that plagued the team through the first third of the season seems to have subsided (for now), and an unresponsive Washington Commanders squad is on tap for Thanksgiving at Jerryworld in Week […]

The Dallas Cowboys delivered a dominant performance in Week 11. They secured a convincing 33-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. This resounding win showcased the team’s prowess and determination, with several key personnel stepping up to secure the triumph. Let’s delve into the standout moments and individuals that propelled the Cowboys to this impressive victory. […]

This season has presented fantasy football managers with numerous challenges. These include injuries and underperforming key players week after week. As we approach the fantasy football playoffs, it becomes even more crucial to determine which players are reliable in your lineups. Although this week’s byes might not immediately raise concerns, it’s a deceptively challenging week […]

The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants are on very different trajectories this season. The Cowboys have overcome some early offensive woes to climb back up the ladder of NFC contenders, while the G-Men are on Caleb Williams watch. The first meeting between NFC East rivals this season was a laugher by the second quarter, […]

Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season is now over, and your fantasy football roster should have its identity. While you could still hold out some hope for certain players, our Week 9 panic meter will help ring some alarms on certain big names. As always, the following list provides cases for why you should […]

The Dallas Cowboys were six yards away from stealing a win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9’s epic slugfest at The Linc. If the Cowboys could have made just one more play, they probably would have won that game. Instead, the Eagles took a commanding lead in both the division and conference races. Dallas’ […]

Fantasy football is well underway now, and as we enter Week 6 of the season, owners should have a good idea of what their team looks like. The running back position is always filled with turnover, and that has been the case once again this season, as the rankings from Week 1 and the rankings […]

A playoff-like atmosphere is expected at Levi’s Stadium in the Bay Area on Sunday night when two teams renew their age-old rivalry. Sure enough, the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 5 game against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers is expected to be intense. With that said, we take a look at the match-up and make our Cowboys […]

Tony Pollard and the Dallas Cowboys offense have gotten off to a strong start to the 2023 season. Pollard suffered a brutal injury to his leg in the Cowboys’ divisional round loss to the San Francisco 49ers a year ago; however, he has since recovered and reaffirmed his position as an important part of the […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ hot start to the 2023 campaign came to a screeching halt in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, as they suffered a 28-16 loss after destroying the New York Giants and New York Jets to open their season. However, they have a great chance to get back on track in Week 4 […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard is one of the best players in the NFL. He recently took some time for an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints. In addition to discussing his new partnership with Chili’s, Pollard talked about Ezekiel Elliott’s departure, Dak Prescott criticism, the Cowboys’ Super Bowl chances, and more. Without further ado, let’s […]

Dallas Cowboys star running back Tony Pollard is teaming up with Chili’s in a partnership football fans will absolutely love. Pollard, who has emerged as one of the best running backs in the entire NFL, is partnering with Chili’s for the launch of BOGO boneless wings every Monday during the season. Fans will be able […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is preparing for the team’s offense to enter a new era. After several seasons of Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott as co-No. 1 backs, Pollard is now the clear RB1 heading into 2023. Now, the question is, what will that look like with backups Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn? […]

Fantasy football drafts are happening nationwide this coming weekend and beyond as the NFL fans get ready for potential breakout seasons from up-and-coming stars like Justin Fields, Bryce Young and many others. With so many new faces on new teams across the league, expect fantasy football draft picks from rounds one through ten and beyond […]

Positional rankings are incredibly important when building out your fantasy football rosters, especially when there is a key decision between two players. If there is a tier break between the two options, then knowing where both players sit in your rankings can help make that decision easier. Let’s now take a look at the top […]

With NFL preseason action wrapped up, that means that fantasy football season is in full swing. Drafts are taking place everyday now, and if you haven’t drafted yet, chances are you will be doing so over the next few days. With the season opener less than two weeks away now, fantasy owners should be putting […]

The Dallas Cowboys are just drawn to headlines. So, of course training camp was going to be notable. However, there have been a couple of incidents that feel too on the nose for this franchise, such as Trevon Diggs and Dak Prescott having some words and Micah Parsons being called out for tackling the QB […]

The Dallas Cowboys will be missing a familiar face in 2023 after parting ways with former franchise running back Ezekiel Elliott earlier this year. While Zeke is still working at finding a new home, his backfield mate, new RB1 Tony Pollard, admitted that it’s felt weird early in camp without Elliott around. Via Ed Werder […]

As the anticipation for the 2023 NFL season builds, fantasy football managers are already strategizing and researching the best players to draft for their teams. Among the players generating a lot of buzz is Tony Pollard, the talented running back for the Dallas Cowboys. Pollard has been a valuable contributor to the team over the […]

The Dallas Cowboys saved almost $11 million in 2023 cap space after releasing running back Ezekiel Elliot this offseason. Since the former Ohio State Buckeye’s release, Cowboys fans have wondered whether the team might bring him back at a discounted price. The Cowboys’ offense is already banking on a bounce-back performance from Brandin Cooks at […]

The Dallas Cowboys arrived in Oxnard, California on Monday for the training camp, which officially begins on Wednesday. By no surprise, there will be some limitations for certain players who are battling or recovering from injuries. Tony Pollard is expected to be ready to go, while the same can be said for Terence Steele, although […]

With Tony Pollard signing his franchise tag earlier in the offseason, Dallas Cowboys fans had one question in mind. Will he stick around for more? Despite signing the tag, Pollard has an option to sign a long-term deal before 4PM EST on July 17. However, that of course would require both Pollard and the Dallas […]

The deadline to sign players placed under the franchise tag is nearly here. Teams that placed the franchise tag on one of their players have until 4 PM EST today to sign said player to a long-term deal. If both sides cannot agree to a deal, then the tagged player can choose to play under […]

The deadline for players who have received the franchise tag is approaching at 4 p.m. on Monday, and we have some new details regarding the Dallas Cowboys and Tony Pollard. Barring a late change, the Cowboys and Tony Pollard are not expected to reach a deal by Monday’s deadline, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. […]

Tony Pollard is preparing to be the new bell-cow running back for the Dallas Cowboys this season with Ezekiel Elliott out of the picture. While the divisional rival New York Giants are currently in a contract stalemate with their star running back Saquon Barkley, Barkley did not mince words when speaking on his fellow divisional […]

It seems likely that Ezekiel Elliott’s time with the Dallas Cowboys has come to an end. Tony Pollard flashed signs of stardom this past season and Elliott would probably benefit from a fresh start. That being said, Elliott is still a free agent and Jerry Jones isn’t ruling out a reunion with the star running […]

Assuming he is fully healthy, Tony Pollard is poised to command the lion’s share of touches in the Dallas Cowboys backfield this upcoming season. Coming off of a fractured fibula, Pollard gave a bit of insight on when he is planning to make his Cowboys return. The running back stated that he is currently ahead […]

The Dallas Cowboys preseason training is in full swing. Dak Prescott’s squad is getting much-needed practice reps as they start their organized team activities. But, no other news is larger in these camps than Tony Pollard’s injury recovery story. Tony Pollard was seen in the walkthrough reps in the Cowboys’ practice session, per Todd Archer […]

The Dallas Cowboys roster is pretty much set heading into the dog days of the NFL offseason following the 2023 NFL Draft. While the team may make a few changes around the edges between now and late July when the Cowboys training camp kicks off, the bones of the team are solid right now. Here […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard has signed his franchise tag, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Thursday tweet.  “He’s due $10.091 million this year,” Schefter wrote. “Pollard and the Cowboys now have until July 17 to negotiate a long-term deal.” A February report stated Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Dallas’s front office would tag the […]

The final day to use the franchise tag is Tuesday, so NFL teams are running out of time. However, the Dallas Cowboys were able to use the tag on running back Tony Pollard as expected, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “The #Cowboys have tagged RB Tony Pollard, per source. He’s back to the Cowboys […]

On Friday afternoon, a report came out stating that Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys front office will franchise tag running back Tony Pollard if the two sides can’t agree to a contract extension. Shortly after, Jones responded to the speculation. Via Jon Machota: “Jerry Jones said it’s not accurate to say the Cowboys will […]

At times this past season, running back Tony Pollard looked to be the go-to option out of the Dallas Cowboys backfield. Now, on the verge of hitting free agency, the Cowboys are looking to lock him into a new deal, and it appears that they are not willing to let him walk. In a recent […]

Tony Pollard is one of the biggest names on the 2023 NFL free agency market. The Dallas Cowboys running back has gone from a college wide receiver to a change-of-pace back to a legitimate RB1 candidate in his four NFL seasons. Now, the Cowboys must decide if they are going to choose him over Ezekiel […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a big decision to make this offseason regarding running back Tony Pollard. Without a doubt, Pollard was the best option on the ground in the 2022 NFL season for the Cowboys, who have seen a big dip in the effectiveness of former bellcow running back Ezekiel Elliott. But Pollard is also […]