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Injury Woes & Close Calls: Cowboys Fall to Falcons!

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The Cowboys stumble again, but what does it mean for their season? Dak's hurt, CeeDee's uncertain - let's break it down!

In a dramatic face-off this past Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys suffered their third consecutive defeat, falling to the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 27-21. The game unfolded at Atlanta's home ground, where the Falcons took control early on, unearthing the Cowboys' struggles from the get-go. Dallas's dreams of a comeback were dashed when starting quarterback Dak Prescott departed in the fourth quarter due to a hamstring injury after making a solid contribution with 18 completions out of 24 attempts for 133 yards and a touchdown. With Cooper Rush now leading under pressure, the momentum shifted, leaving fans wondering how much longer the Cowboys could survive without their star QB.

As the Cowboys accepted yet another loss, the narrative remained the same: slow starts continue to haunt them. Despite efforts from key players to rally the troops, the team couldn’t convert on critical drives and fell short of claiming a win. Kirk Cousins dazzled the crowd with three touchdown passes, effectively leading Atlanta to extend their winning streak to 6-3 while the Cowboys' record dropped to 3-5. This stinging defeat not only raises questions about the Cowboys' playoff aspirations but also casts a shadow over their roster's ability to remain competitive without its top talents.

In addition to Prescott's woes, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's status is also uncertain, suggesting that the team's injuries are stacking up at the worst possible time. Fans can only hope for a quick recovery for both players as they head into a crucial part of the season. The Cowboys’ chances of turning things around now hinge on the depth of their squad and their ability to stay resilient under pressure.

Interesting enough, this game was characterized by the Cowboys failing to secure the double-edged sword of momentum. They have not been able to land that first punch in matchups consistently this season, leading them into a troubling pattern that could limit their postseason hopes. With their upcoming schedule looking daunting, Dallas fans can only hold their breath and hope their heroes make it back onto the field soon, as the next few weeks could be the difference between despair and jubilation.

On a more optimistic note, let's take a look at Dak Prescott’s career thus far: he has been a consistent performer, leading the Cowboys to the playoffs multiple times, and fans are hopeful he can bounce back once again. However, amid the chaos, CeeDee Lamb has shown flashes of brilliance, quickly becoming one of Dallas's most exciting young receivers. Here's hoping both can return soon enough to lead the charge and reignite the Cowboys' playoff aspirations!

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Game Recap: Cowboys lose to Atlanta, 27-21 (DallasCowboys.com)

The Cowboys fall 27-21 to the Falcons but also suffer key injuries to Dak Prescott and potentially CeeDee Lamb.

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Falcons-Cowboys game breakdown: What happened in Week 9 win (AtlantaFalcons.com)

ATLANTA — After the Atlanta Falcons (6-3) took the lead from the Dallas Cowboys (3-5) in the first quarter, it was the home team's to keep through the buzzer at ...

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Cowboys vs Falcons live updates: Live updates, how to watch, game ... (Austin American-Statesman)

It's Dallas Cowboys vs Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 of the NFL season. Can Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb get back to their winning ways?

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Cowboys lose QB Dak Prescott to hamstring injury - ESPN (ESPN)

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Falcons in the fourth quarter due to a hamstring injury.

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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott leaves game vs. Falcons with hamstring ... (NBC News)

Prescott was taken out with the Cowboys trailing 27-13. He had completed 18 of 24 passes for 133 yards and one touchdown before his day ended.

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Cowboys' Dak Prescott (hamstring) ruled out vs. Falcons; Cooper ... (NFL.com)

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury.

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Falcons 27-21 Cowboys (Nov 3, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL game from November 3, 2024 on ESPN.

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Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons: How to watch, kickoff time ... (Yahoo Sports)

It's Week 9 of the NFL! Here's how to watch the Cowboys vs. Falcons game on Sunday.

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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is knocked out of game at Atlanta with ... (The Associated Press)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has suffered a hamstring injury and has left Sunday's game at Atlanta. The Cowboys announced Prescott will not ...

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What channel is Cowboys vs Falcons on today? Time, TV schedule ... (Oklahoman.com)

It's the Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season. Here's how to watch, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

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Falcons hand Cowboys 3rd straight loss, 27-21 (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes and the Cowboys lost quarterback Dak Prescott to a hamstring injury.

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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott knocked out of game vs. Falcons with ... (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Cooper Rush replaced Dak Prescott against the Falcons when the Cowboys' starting QB left with a hamstring injury.

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Cowboys' Dak Prescott Out vs. Falcons with Hamstring Injury ... (Bleacher Report)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was ruled out of his team's road game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday with a hamstring injury.

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Gamebreakers: Cowboys who fought hard vs. Falcons (DallasCowboys.com)

It was a must-win scenario for the Dallas Cowboys, all things considered, against a red-hot team in the Atlanta Falcons who were looking to establish ...

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Eatman: Cowboys again fail to land first punch (DallasCowboys.com)

We've seen this script too many times this year, and it played out again on Sunday in Atlanta as a slow start doomed the Cowboys, whose fourth-quarter rally ...

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Cowboys drop third straight game as Kirk Cousins tosses 3 TDs in ... (The Athletic)

By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf, Josh Kendall and Cale Clinton. The Atlanta Falcons (6-3) furthered the Dallas Cowboys' (3-5) slide, securing a 27-21 victory at ...

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4 takeaways from Cowboys' dreadful loss to the Falcons (Sports Illustrated)

Another weekend, another Dallas Cowboys loss. In their 27-21 Week 9 loss, the Cowboys could not keep up with the pace of the Atlanta Falcons, dropping them ...

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Cowboys fall to Falcons for third consecutive loss as season spirals ... (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

The Dallas Cowboys see Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb injured in 27-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons.

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Falcons' jabs at Cowboys lead Week 9 NFL trolls (WLS-TV)

The Buffalo Bills also made sure to troll the Miami Dolphins after sweeping the season series.

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Atlanta Falcons Overcome Injuries, Survive Dallas Cowboys: 3 ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Atlanta Falcons' pieced together a well-rounded performance to defeat the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday despite injuries to stars Drake London and Grady ...

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Cousins throws 3 TD passes, Falcons hand Cowboys 3rd straight ... (The Associated Press)

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes and the Atlanta Falcons maintained their hold on first place in the NFC South with a 27-21 victory over the ...

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Jerry Jones - Cowboys to mull upgrades; won't give up on season ... (ESPN)

Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones says the team has some things it is considering ahead of the trade deadline and is adamant that the season wasn't over.

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Updates: CeeDee fights through shoulder injury (DallasCowboys.com)

Don't miss any of the action with our daily updates: news, notes and more throughout the Cowboys' regular season and offseason.

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Emotional Jones on 2024 season: 'We'll go for it' (DallasCowboys.com)

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was emotional following Dallas' 27-21 loss to Atlanta and hinted at some potential moves being in the works ahead of Tuesday's ...

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Cowboys trade deadline activity? Jerry Jones hints at it, but before ... (Yahoo Sports)

Dallas needs to think critically about 2024 investment, because it's now a risky endeavor.

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Cowboys, Zeke Elliott to 'see where we are' heading into Week 10 (DallasCowboys.com)

It's not been the glorious reunion either envisioned, and the Dallas Cowboys must now decide how to proceed with Ezekiel Elliott.

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NFL Week 9 grades: Cowboys get ugly mark for loss to Falcons ... (CBSSports.com)

So how did the Cowboys grade out this week? Let's get to the Week 9 grades, starting with Dallas and Atlanta. Atlanta 27-21 over Dallas ...

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