The Cowboys defense allowed 274 rushing yards to the Ravens on Sunday in a 28-25 loss. Demarcus Lawrence says the whole defense needs to step it up.

The Cowboys defense allowed 274 rushing yards to the Ravens on Sunday in a 28-25 loss. Demarcus Lawrence says the whole defense needs to step it up.

Cowboys defense needs to get away from playing 'little league football,' Lawrence says

The Cowboys and Ravens meet Sunday, both in need of a win. One storyline to keep an eye on could be two of the game's best kickers facing off in Brandon Aubrey and Justin Tucker.

The Cowboys and Ravens meet Sunday, both in need of a win. One storyline to keep an eye on could be two of the game's best kickers facing off in Brandon Aubrey and Justin Tucker.

Two of NFL's top kickers will be on the field when Cowboys, Ravens meet

The Saints scored touchdowns on six straight possessions to open the game, while the Cowboys offense couldn't find a way to get into the end zone. Cornerback Trevon Diggs called the team's effort "unacceptable."

The Saints scored touchdowns on six straight possessions to open the game, while the Cowboys offense couldn't find a way to get into the end zone. Cornerback Trevon Diggs called the team's effort "unacceptable."

Cowboys performance against Saints was 'unacceptable,' Diggs says

The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints are both coming off Week 1 wins. Both teams feature dangerous kickoff returners in Rashid Shaheed and KaVontae Turpin.

The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints are both coming off Week 1 wins. Both teams feature dangerous kickoff returners in Rashid Shaheed and KaVontae Turpin.

Special teams could be key in Cowboys-Saints matchup with dangerous returners on both sides

Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was injured in the team's season opener against Cleveland. With his status for Sunday up in the air, fullback Hunter Luepke has been taking more reps at tight end ahead of the Week 2 matchup against New Orleans.

Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was injured in the team's season opener against Cleveland. With his status for Sunday up in the air, fullback Hunter Luepke has been taking more reps at tight end ahead of the Week 2 matchup against New Orleans.

With Ferguson's status in question, Luepke expands tight end work

The Cowboys' defense received a lot of praise after a Week 1 win in Cleveland, especially the front seven. But defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer says not to overlook rookie cornerback Caelen Carson.

The Cowboys' defense received a lot of praise after a Week 1 win in Cleveland, especially the front seven. But defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer says not to overlook rookie cornerback Caelen Carson.

Season opener 'didn't seem too big' for rookie corner, Zimmer says

The Cowboys' win over the Browns on Sunday wasn't the prettiest of games, but Dallas got the job done. Head coach Mike McCarthy says that's par for the course in the first few weeks of the season.

The Cowboys' win over the Browns on Sunday wasn't the prettiest of games, but Dallas got the job done. Head coach Mike McCarthy says that's par for the course in the first few weeks of the season.

Cowboys' win over Browns exemplifies 'September football,' McCarthy says

The Cowboys signed quarterback Dak Prescott to a new four-year contract, then throttled the Browns 33-17 in the season-opener.

The Cowboys signed quarterback Dak Prescott to a new four-year contract, then throttled the Browns 33-17 in the season-opener.

Defense shines in Cowboys' season-opening win over Browns

The Cowboys' defense will have a new look under defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer on Sunday against Cleveland.

The Cowboys' defense will have a new look under defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer on Sunday against Cleveland.

Cowboys to debut Mike Zimmer's defense Sunday against Browns

Who will get the bulk of the carries in the Cowboys' season opener at Cleveland on Sunday? It's unclear whether that will be Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, or Dalvin Cook. Elliott says the backs are waiting to see too.

Who will get the bulk of the carries in the Cowboys' season opener at Cleveland on Sunday? It's unclear whether that will be Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, or Dalvin Cook. Elliott says the backs are waiting to see too.

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