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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Elliott to have hearing for suspension Tuesday
The NFL Players Association has filed a request for a temporary restraining order on behalf of Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, seeking to put his six-game suspension on hold again.
Vote: How will this season play out for the Mavs?
Here are our top three storylines for the 2017-18 Dallas Mavericks, along with an invitation for you to weigh in on how each will play out.
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Vote: Weigh in on Week 7 in the Big 12
Take a look back at the best performances of Week 7 in the Big 12 and look ahead to Week 8.
Cowboys should proceed with caution on NaVorro Bowman
NaVorro Bowman looks good on paper, but his price, current level of play and scheme fit could be issues that keep Dallas from adding the linebacker.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
The Mavs signed SG Gian Clavell to a two-way contract, according to a source.
Ranking the Power 5 conferences by entertainment value: Big 12
With first-year coaches at Oklahoma and Texas, it was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Big 12. But TCU, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are each ranked in the top 10 and have the conference in decent shape.
Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer
Texas coach Tom Herman on the emotional aftermath of losing the Red River Showdown 29-24 to rival Oklahoma on Saturday: "We were hurt. That's one that stings for awhile...That was gut-wrenching and it should be."
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Dirk Nowitzki's 20th season could be similarly disappointing to the 33-49 effort the Mavs put forth last season.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury, on what would've happened if he'd doubled as a QB/LB in college like Iowa State's Joel Lanning: "I would have been a fraternity guy. Because it wouldn't have happened."
NFC playoff picture reset: Stacking all 16 teams after Rodgers' injury
With the Packers' franchise QB injured, an already volatile NFC playoff picture was jumbled even further. We put all 16 teams into one of four different categories, based on their chances of contention.
Scout's Take: CB D'Shawn Jamison brings versatility to Texas
D'Shawn Jamison is an explosive athlete who will be a great fit for Texas in the secondary and on special teams.
Big 12 Week 7 power rankings: Mountaineers move up after big comeback
West Virginia's come-from-behind win over Texas Tech moved the Mountaineers up to No. 4 in the Big 12 power rankings and kept them in the title hunt.
Sam Ehlinger shows he's finally Texas' answer at QB in dazzling Red River debut
OU won the game, but the freshman QB won over both sides of the Cotton Bowl divide with a gritty effort that had the Sooners sweating to the end.
Recruiting Insiders: Week 7 news
Top-10 teams Alabama and USC got the chance to post impressive wins in front of some of the two teams' current and future targets, including potential Trojans signal-caller Tanner McKee.
Cowboys should be glad to say goodbye to the bye
From the court ruling against Ezekiel Elliott to the winning ways of other NFC East teams, the bye week couldn't have gone much worse for the Cowboys.
Power Rankings Week 7: TCU moves into top five
Even when the run game didn't surge, TCU never seemed threatened, thanks to QB Kenny Hill and a defense that allowed only 10 first downs against Kansas State.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield completed all six of his passes thrown 15 or more yards downfield against Texas, tied for his most such completions in an FBS game this season, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
Jags stand out on special teams
Thanks to some great punting in its upset of Troy on Wednesday night, South Alabama grades out as the most efficient special-teams unit of Week 7. Baylor, Iowa State and Stanford had great showings as well.
Frogs fantastic on D in Week 7
After holding Kansas State to just two field goals on Saturday, TCU graded out as the highest defensive efficiency of Week 7. Iowa State, Alabama and Cal stood out as well.
Top 10 shaken up by upset-filled weekend
Penn State has climbed to No. 2 in the Associated Press poll behind unanimous No. 1 Alabama after a wild weekend of upsets gave the Top 25 a major makeover.
And then there were eight
With Clemson, Washington, Washington State and Navy all going down Saturday, that leaves just eight teams in FBS that remain unbeaten.
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Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Given its loss to Arizona State last night and a relatively weak schedule, Washington tumbled to 21st in Strength of Record, which measures accomplishment. Clemson dropped to sixth after its loss to Syracuse, allowing Georgia to take over the No. 1 spot in these rankings.
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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 |