Jourdan Lewis' bye week included iPad study time at home
Jourdan Lewis validated the Cowboys' belief in their third-round rookie corner with a desire to improve even during a week of rest.
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Battles in Happy Valley, South Bend headline Week 8 (1:00)
Kellerman says Elliott looks worse than NFL in ongoing case (1:36)
Zeke buys some time on case (0:50)
NFL players tell all on QBs: Dak Prescott to rack up titles over next 10 years?
When asked which quarterback will win the most Super Bowls over the next decade, 10 percent of players polled tabbed Prescott. Only three other QBs received more votes.
Chris Jones' punting statistics don't show his full value
Punting isn't all about distance, and the Cowboys' Chris Jones has been pinning opponents deep with his ability to control his "flip-flop" punt.
Rumor Central: Rangers to part ways with Mike Napoli?
The Rangers reportedly will not exercise the 2018 option on veteran first baseman Mike Napoli.
Hamhuis' one-timer puts Stars up two (0:20)
Bishop makes 27 saves, Stars beat winless Coyotes 3-1
Radek Faksa, Dan Hamhuis and Alexander Radulov scored their first goals of the season, and the Dallas Stars held off the winless Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Faksa backhands rebound home for Stars (0:34)
Even if temporary, Cowboys will take any win when it comes to Ezekiel Elliott
Coming off his best quarter against the Packers in Week 5, Tuesday's ruling will allow Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott to play Sunday against the 49ers.
Smith: 'Zeke has the upper hand' (1:49)
Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer
Here is the NFL's reaction to Ezekiel Elliott being granted a temporary restraining order that will allow him to play Sunday at San Francisco: "We are confident our arguments will prevail in court when they are taken up again later this month."
Zeke given 2nd TRO, suspension again on hold
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has been granted a second TRO against the NFL's six-game suspension, allowing him to continue to play.
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
You might've noticed in my Week 7 rankings that I've still got Ezekiel Elliott ranked (No. 2 in PPR), because his situation is somewhat unclear. If I assume he's ineligible to play Sunday, I'd slot Alfred Morris as my RB26 (between James White and Jonathan Stewart) and Darren McFadden my RB34 (between Mike Gillislee and Isaiah Crowell).
Power Rankings: Cowboys slip during bye
Most teams hold steady during off weeks, but Dallas might lose Ezekiel Elliott just before its toughest stretch of the season.
CFP chaos scenarios: TCU loses in Big 12 championship game
In 2014, TCU dropped from No. 3 to No. 6 in the committee's final ranking, prompting the return of a Big 12 championship game. Now imagine if TCU loses in that game and falls out of CFP contention.
Cowboys hope to end losing streak with Ronald Torbert as referee
Since becoming a referee in 2014, Ronald Torbert has worked just two Cowboys games and Dallas has lost both.
Yes, TCU is undefeated, but the Frogs are focused on the flaws
Outsiders might be assessing their playoff chances, but the Horned Frogs are trying to focus on winning the next game and getting better each week.
FPI: Downturn in Dallas
The Cowboys were a preseason favorite in the NFC, with ESPN's FPI giving them a 71 percent chance to win the NFC East in Week 1. But coming off the bye week, and now without Ezekiel Elliott, those chances have dwindled.
Vote: Make your NBA awards predictions
Make your picks for NBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player and the league leaders in points, rebounds and assists.
In Ezekiel Elliott's absence, could Rod Smith emerge?
Rod Smith had a strong summer, ran hard in the preseason, and might be most similar to Ezekiel Elliott among the Cowboys' runners.
Cowboys' focus has to get back to game after tumultuous week off
Drama swirling around the Cowboys is nothing new, which might help them tune out the latest distractions as they return from their bye week.
Updated RPM projections: Mavericks
Real plus-minus pegs the Mavs as the 12th-ranked team in the West, putting their playoff odds at just 3 percent. FiveThirtyEight is even more pessimistic.
NFL Panic Meter: Cowboys
Between a rough start and Ezekiel Elliott's suspension potentially around the corner, Dallas has plenty of reasons to be worried.
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NFL: 2017 NFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 5 | 1 | 0 | .833 | 165 | 122 |
| Washington | 3 | 2 | 0 | .600 | 117 | 113 |
| Dallas | 2 | 3 | 0 | .400 | 125 | 132 |
| New York | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 105 | 132 |
NCAAF: 2017 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| TCU | 3-0 | 6-0 |
| Oklahoma | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| Iowa State | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Texas | 2-1 | 3-3 |
| Oklahoma State | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| West Virginia | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Texas Tech | 1-2 | 4-2 |
| Kansas State | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Kansas | 0-3 | 1-5 |
| Baylor | 0-3 | 0-6 |