The Dallas Cowboys clinched a hard-fought 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 12, with running back Rico Dowdle delivering yet another standout performance. His contributions, both on the ground and through the air, have solidified his role as a pivotal player in Dallas‘ offensive strategy.
Dowdle rushed 19 times for 86 yards and added three receptions for 12 yards in Sunday’s victory. His ability to maintain momentum and convert key plays helped the Cowboys‘ offense overcome inefficiencies, particularly on third downs, where they went just 2-for-11. This follows another impressive outing in Week 5 against the Steelers, where he totaled 114 yards from scrimmage, showing that his reliability isn’t a one-off occurrence.
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Cooper Rush limited on injury report
As Dallas prepares for a short week leading up to their Thanksgiving Day matchup against the New York Giants, quarterback Cooper Rush appeared on Monday’s injury report as “limited” with a knee issue. Despite this, the Cowboys remain optimistic about his availability. Rush’s efficient performance against Washington included 247 passing yards and two touchdown strikes, helping secure the team’s fourth win of the season.
Adding to the team’s injury updates, standout players Tyler Smith and Trevon Diggs returned to practice after missing Sunday’s game, while Zack Martin and Jake Ferguson were unable to participate. The health of these key contributors will be closely monitored as Dallas aims to build on their momentum.
Dowdle’s role continues to expand
For the Cowboys, Dowdle’s emergence has become a bright spot in a season of ups and downs. His ability to balance rushing and receiving has provided much-needed stability for an offense seeking consistency. With the Giants‘ struggling defense on the horizon, Dowdle’s performance could be a deciding factor in Dallas‘ bid for back-to-back victories.
As Dallas looks ahead to the Thanksgiving showdown, all eyes will be on Dowdle to continue his impressive form. Whether or not Cooper Rush is fully healthy, Dowdle’s growing role in the Cowboys‘ offensive identity is proving to be a critical asset as they aim to climb the NFC standings.
