Author: Jori Epstein, USA TODAY

The Cowboys have displayed an offense that will threaten defenses in creative ways. Dallas hopes that can keep the Eagles on their toes on “MNF.”

The Cowboys have routinely come up short in tight games, but Dallas left with more than a moral victory in its close call with the Chargers.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said the clock he was watching powered off during a crucial stretch at the end of Dallas’ win over the Chargers.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence fractured his foot during practice on Wednesday. Lawrence’s estimated recovery timeline is 6-8 weeks.

La’el Collins has been suspended the next five games without pay for violation of the league’s policy on substances of abuse.

Chris Godwin’s fourth-quarter catch proved to be a critical turning point for the Buccaneers, but some wondered whether the receiver pushed off.

Dak Prescott will make his much-anticipated return to regular-season action for the first time since his compound fracture and ankle dislocation.

The expected Week 1 absence of right guard Zack Martin is a severe blow to a Cowboys team facing the Buccaneers’ vaunted defensive line.

Cam Newton isn’t on the Cowboys’ radar, as the team is set with Cooper Rush and Will Grier as its backups to starting quarterback Dak Prescott.

The Cowboys appear set on sticking with Cooper Rush as Dak Prescott’s backup, but Dallas added Will Grier as another option at quarterback.