CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott message to Cowboys WRs vs. Steelers: ‘It’s time’ :: The Mothership
Lamb says he can’t wait for Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks, KaVontae Turpin, and Ryan Flournoy to “showcase their abilities” as they all see an increased role due to the temporary loss of Brandin Cooks. Prescott pointed to his own past in the league as an example of how an unexpected chance can lead to much bigger things: “When your number’s called, jump in, show that you belong here, show that you can prepare the right way, and make the most of your opportunity.”
To prepare for larger roles, young Dallas Cowboys receivers lean on the mentor they’re replacing :: Lone Star Live
Cooks was quick to lean into his mentor role upon learning his knee infection would keep him out of the Week 5 game. “He just told me to be me,” said Tolbert. Flournoy says he’s learned much just by watching how Cooks warms up, works out, and takes care of himself. The youngsters say they’re ready to take on higher expectations in the offense and will be motivated to play well as a tribute to the 11-year veteran.
Cowboys vs Steelers: Diggs added to injury report, dehydration makes appearance with Elliott :: Cowboys Wire
A Cowboys squad that already has several banged-up playmakers added a few new names to the practice report on Thursday. CB Trevon Diggs (ankle), LT Tyler Guyton (shoulder), and RB Rico Dowdle (wrist) will be worth watching, but the real surprise was RB Ezekiel Elliott and Flournoy being listed as limited due to “dehydration.”
Caelen Carson not as close to game-ready as previously hoped :: Nick Harris
As injuries abound, schedule gets tougher, Cowboys look to show ‘what we’re made of’ :: Dallas Morning News
The Cowboys like to say they’re “built for adversity.” They’re about to find out. Down several top stars, they’ll play Pittsburgh and then Detroit, a title-contending team looking to end a six-game losing streak to the Cowboys. After the bye comes a visit to San Francisco, a franchise that’s reached the NFC title game the last three seasons, with a Super Bowl appearance last season. The Cowboys have lost their last three games to the 49ers.
‘One block away’: Cowboys vow to stick with current rushing attack despite lack of results :: Cowboys Wire
The Cowboys’ running back committee has amassed a league-low 301 yards through four games, but the team seems set on sticking with exactly what they’ve been doing. “We’re close,” fullback Hunter Luepke said. “It’s going to break through one of these games.” Week 5 in Pittsburgh will be a tough week for a turnaround; only two squads have allowed fewer rushing yards in 2024 than the Steelers. And they’re second-best leaguewide in yards-per-carry allowed.
When will Dalvin Cook take the field for a suffering Cowboys running game? :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Five weeks after joining the team, the four-time Pro Bowler still hasn’t seen the field despite a dead-last run game. Jerry Jones ruled out a gameday elevation for Cook this Sunday. “We need to get more attempts,” Mike McCarthy said of the current options. Whether there’s improvement over the next two games or not, the bye week will bring deeper offensive evaluations; that may be the most practical time for the team to make Cook active.
Stephen Jones explains Cowboys’ decision not to pursue Davante Adams :: KTSM.com
Stephen Jones downplayed the team’s interest in making a trade for the Raiders star. “No. I don’t think there is anything to that. We just signed our No. 1 guy CeeDee Lamb, and Adams is a No. 1 receiver,” he said. “When you have the challenges cap-wise that we have, that would be a long putt for us.” The explanation will not sit well with fans, who wouldn’t see two top-flight receiving threats as a problem.
Quiet on Set: Cowboys’ silent count to be tested Week 5 vs Steelers :: Cowboys Wire
Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium is one of the loudest in the NFL, so the Cowboys have to assume crowd noise will be an issue… especially in primetime. And the Cowboys were disturbingly poor in road games last season. Right tackle Terence Steele and left tackle Tyler Guyton specifically will be under extra pressure to avoid false starts in silent-count scenarios. Dallas’s ability to survive the noise could make all the difference in this Week 5 showdown.
Steelers the perfect opponent for Cowboys to try changes against :: Cowboys Wire
With injuries to several top players, the Dallas defense may need to get extremely creative this week. It may actually be the perfect week to do it. The Steelers rank 20th in EPA offense this season and have been having significant struggles running the ball. Mike Zimmer may elect to experiment with new players, new alignments, and blitz packages he may not otherwise feel comfortable with.
Kneeland taking extra lessons to prep for big Week 5 opportunity :: Ed Werder
Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey has won this award 60% of time since joining NFL :: Cowboys Wire
Aubrey was named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Month for September after going 12-of-13 in field goals for the month and nailing two kicks of 60 yards or more. He also won the award last October and December, making this his third time being so honored in an NFL career that has spanned just five regular-season months total.
2025 NFL mock draft: Could Travis Hunter go No. 1? Who’s the top QB? :: The Athletic
Using one set of 2024 projections to establish next spring’s draft order, the Cowboys have the 16th overall selection. (Yes, they likely miss the postseason in this model.) With that mid-round pick, Dallas takes Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker. The explosive junior is a massive 6-foot-6 and 345 pounds… but he could easily move way up draft boards over the course of this college season and go even higher come April.
