ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) _ The Dallas Cowboys, with rookie sensations Dak Prescott
and Ezekiel Elliott, were the hottest team in the NFL before their 11-game
winning streak ended last week.
Now they’re playing one of the hottest teams in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, whose
five-game streak is the club’s longest since the Super Bowl-winning season of
2002.
The Cowboys (11-2) are struggling for the first time with Prescott and Elliott.
Even though they beat Minnesota two weeks ago, Prescott had a season low in
passing yardage and Elliott needed a 30-yard run late to get to 86.
Then came the 10-7 loss to the New York Giants, Prescott’s worst game as a pro
when Dallas had a chance to wrap up the NFC East title and a first-round bye.
The Cowboys will try again this week, but will need this time a Giants loss or
tie against Detroit.
Darren McFadden, Dallas’ leading rusher last season, is active for the first
time in 2016 after breaking his right elbow in a household accident during the
offseason. Garrett isn’t saying whether the former Arkansas Razorback will make
the game-day roster, or what role he will have if he does. Backup running back
Alfred Morris’ role has diminished significantly in recent weeks.
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