The Dallas Cowboys had the week off and now they head off to Minnesota to play in the first of their final seven games of the 2020 season. With a 2-7 record, the Cowboys chances for the postseason weaken with each new game, even though nobody else in the NFC East likes to do much winning either. Right now, all we can hope for is that they can put up a good showing and look for something to build on for next season.
Who knows exactly how many more games this team will win this year, but to get somewhat of an idea, let’s check in and see how some of their future opponents fared this past weekend.
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Week 11: @ Minnesota Vikings
Last week: Beat the Bears 19-13, currently 4-5
Key game notes:
- Kirk Cousins was 25/36 for 292 yards with two touchdowns and one pick
- Dalvin Cook rushed for 96 yards on 30 carries
- Rookie Justin Jefferson caught eight passes for 135 yards
- Adam Thielen had four receptions for 43 yards with two of them for touchdowns
Week 12: Washington Football Team
Last week: Lost to the Lions 30-27, currently 2-7
Key game notes:
- Alex Smith was 38/55 for 390 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions
- Rookie Antonio Gibson rush for 45 yards on 13 carries
- Terry McLaurin had seven receptions for 95 yards
- Tight end Logan Thomas caught four passes for 66 yards
Week 13: @ Baltimore Ravens
Last week: Lost to the Patriots 23-17, currently 6-3
Key game notes:
- Lamar Jackson was 24/34 for 249 yards with two touchdowns and one pick
- Jackson also led all rushers with 55 yards on 11 attempts
- Gus Edwards ran the ball seven times for 42 yards
- Willie Snead IV had five catches for 64 yards with two touchdowns
- Tight end Mark Andrews caught seven passes for 61 yards
Week 14: @ Cincinnati Bengals
Last week: Lost to the Steelers 36-10, currently 2-6-1
Key game notes:
- Joe Burrow was 21/40 for 213 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions
- Samaje Perine led all rushers with 48 yards on seven carries
- Tee Higgins caught seven balls for 115 yards and a score
- Tyler Boyd had six receptions for 41 yards
Week 15: San Francisco 49ers
Last week: Lost to the Saints 27-13, currently 4-6
Key game notes:
- Nick Mullins was 24/38 for 247 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions
- Jerick McKinnon rushed the ball 18 times for just 33 yards
- Rookie receiver Brandon Aiyuk had seven receptions for 75 yards and a score
- Tight end Jordan Reed caught five passes for 62 yards
Week 16: Philadelphia Eagles
Last week: Lost to the Giants 27-17, currently 3-5-1
Key game notes:
- Carson Wentz was 21/37 for 208 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions
- Miles Sanders had 15 carries for 85 yards
- Boston Scott ran the ball three times for 63 yards and a touchdown
- Tight end Richard Rodgers led all receivers with four catches for 60 yards
Week 17: @ New York Giants
Last week: Beat the Eagles 27-17
Key game notes:
- Daniel Jones was 21/28 for 244 yards with no touchdowns or picks
- Jones also rushed for 64 yards on nine carries, including a touchdown
- Wayne Gallman had 18 rushing attempts for 53 yards and scored twice
- Darius Slayton led all receivers with five catches for 93 yards
Here are the NFL power rankings according to ESPN for all the Cowboys 2020 opponents.