Cowboys’ 2017 season failed for reasons bigger than Ezekiel Elliott suspension

The reasons for Dallas being eliminated from the playoffs go far beyond Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension. Here is why the Cowboys will be watching the postseason after the 2017 season.

The reasons for Dallas being eliminated from the playoffs go far beyond Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension. Here is why the Cowboys will be watching the postseason after the 2017 season.

Week 16 NFL picks against spread: Cowboys corral Seahawks; Patriots burn Bills

Our Week 16 NFL picks against the spread feature a vital win for Dallas in the NFC, plus an easy victory for New England as it tries to clinch home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

Our Week 16 NFL picks against the spread feature a vital win for Dallas in the NFC, plus an easy victory for New England as it tries to clinch home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

AFC playoff picture: Ravens looking great; Chargers far from done

The playoff picture in the AFC looks great for the Ravens and Chargers even though both currently are on the outside looking in. Can the Titans and/or Bills hold on for postseason berths?

The playoff picture in the AFC looks great for the Ravens and Chargers even though both currently are on the outside looking in. Can the Titans and/or Bills hold on for postseason berths?

NFC playoff picture: Falcons sitting pretty ahead of Lions, Seahawks, Cowboys

As Week 16 approaches, here are the scenarios for the Falcons, Seahawks, Cowboys and Lions to make the NFL playoffs.

As Week 16 approaches, here are the scenarios for the Falcons, Seahawks, Cowboys and Lions to make the NFL playoffs.

NFL MVP odds heavily favor Tom Brady, but who can still catch him?

At this point, it’s Tom Brady against the field in the 2017 NFL MVP race. But a handful of candidates still have chances to catch the Patriots quarterback in the last two weeks of the season.

At this point, it’s Tom Brady against the field in the 2017 NFL MVP race. But a handful of candidates still have chances to catch the Patriots quarterback in the last two weeks of the season.

Week 16 NFL Power Rankings: Patriots back on top; Rams, Jaguars rush up

New England shows why it’s the team to beat with a gritty effort in Pittsburgh, but a pair of upstarts are entering contention, including a Jacksonville squad that may represent the Pats’ largest threat.

New England shows why it’s the team to beat with a gritty effort in Pittsburgh, but a pair of upstarts are entering contention, including a Jacksonville squad that may represent the Pats’ largest threat.

Raiders fumble away playoff hopes, but no, touchback rule isn’t dumb

Derek Carr’s late turnover at the goal line cost the Raiders a likely victory over the Cowboys. Don’t blame the rules for that. There’s a good reason Carr’s move was punished.

Derek Carr’s late turnover at the goal line cost the Raiders a likely victory over the Cowboys. Don’t blame the rules for that. There’s a good reason Carr’s move was punished.

Eagles quickly learn Nick Foles isn’t miscast in new lead role

Nick Foles on Sunday gave the Eagles exactly what they needed post-Carson Wentz injury. The quarterback also showed the team something it probably didn’t realize it needed to see.

Nick Foles on Sunday gave the Eagles exactly what they needed post-Carson Wentz injury. The quarterback also showed the team something it probably didn’t realize it needed to see.