2015 Dallas Cowboys season

2015 Dallas Cowboys season
Head coach	Jason Garrett
General manager	Jerry Jones
Owner	Jerry Jones
Home field	AT&T Stadium
Results
Record	4–12
Division place	4th NFC East
Playoff finish	Did not qualify
Pro Bowlers	Dan Bailey PK, Travis Frederick C, Sean Lee OLB, Zack Martin OG, Tyron Smith OT
AP All-Pros	Dan Bailey (2nd team), Travis Frederick (2nd team), Zack Martin (2nd team), Tyron Smith (2nd team)
Uniform

The 2015 Dallas Cowboys season was the franchise's 56th season in the National Football League, the seventh playing their home games at AT&T Stadium and the fifth full season under head coach Jason Garrett. The team finished the regular season at 4-12. It was the team's worst record since 1989, in Jerry Jones' first year as owner when they went 1-15.

2015 draft class

Main article: 2015 NFL draft

Round	Selection	Player	Position	College
2015 Dallas Cowboys Draft
1	27	Byron Jones	CB	Connecticut
2	60	Randy Gregory	DE	Nebraska
3	91	Chaz Green	OT	Florida
4	127	Damien Wilson	LB	Minnesota
5	163	Ryan Russell	DE	Purdue
7	236	Mark Nzeocha	LB	Wyoming
7	243	Laurence Gibson	OT	Virginia Tech
7	246	Geoff Swaim	TE	Texas

Notes

The Cowboys traded their sixth-round selection (No. 204 overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for the Ravens' seventh-round selection (No. 243 overall) and linebacker Rolando McClain.
The Cowboys traded their original seventh-round selection (No. 244 overall) to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for defensive end Caesar Rayford.
The Cowboys acquired an additional seventh-round selection (No. 236 overall) in a trade that sent defensive tackle Sean Lissemore to the San Diego Chargers.
Dallas acquired another additional seventh-round selection (No. 246 overall) in exchange for their sixth-round pick in 2016.^[1]

Offseason

Staff transactions

Head coach Jason Garrett remains head coach signing a five-year $30 million contract
Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli resigned to a three-year contract

Players transactions

Resigned wide receiver Dez Bryant to a five-year $70 million contract
Resigned right tackle Doug Free to a three-year contract
RB Demarco Murray departed signing a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles

^[2]

Regular Season

Despite starting the season 2-0 and leading the NFC East, the Cowboys lost their next seven games and finished the season by going 2-12 in their final 14 games. Their collapse from a solid start was primarily due to injuries by starting quarterback Tony Romo and starting wide receiver Dez Bryant, which both occurred in week 2 of the season. Brandon Weeden started the next 3 games in which he lost, and then was benched in week 7 following the bye week in replacement for Matt Cassel who was, at the time, just released by the Buffalo Bills. Cassel then lost the Cowboys their next 4 games until Tony Romo recovered from his broken collarbone injury and won their first game in 9 weeks against the Dolphins. However, in a week 12 loss against the undefeated Panthers, Romo suffered a second collarbone injury and was later ruled out for the season. Matt Cassel then started the next 3 games for the Cowboys with a week 13 win against the rival Redskins. However, after a poor performance against the New York Jets in week 15 in the 1st half, Cassel was benched in favor of backup Kellen Moore, who then went on to lose the rest of the games of the season.

Staff

2015 Dallas Cowboys staff

Front office

Owner/President/General Manager – Jerry Jones
COO/Executive Vice President/Director of Player Personnel – Stephen Jones
Assistant Director of Player Personnel – Will McClay
Assistant Director of College Scouting – Tom Ciskowski
Assistant Director of Pro Scouting – Judd Garrett
Director of Football Administration – Todd Williams

Head coaches

Head Coach – Jason Garrett
Senior Coaching Consultant/Offensive Consultant – Jimmy Robinson

Offensive coaches

Offensive Coordinator – Scott Linehan
Quarterbacks – Wade Wilson
Running Backs – Gary Brown
Wide Receivers – Derek Dooley
Assistant Wide Receivers – Kyle Valero
Tight Ends – Mike Pope
Offensive Line – Frank Pollack
Assistant Offensive Line – Marc Colombo
Offensive Assistant – Kevin Carberry

Defensive coaches

Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line – Rod Marinelli
Linebackers – Matt Eberflus
Secondary – Jerome Henderson
Assistant Secondary – Joe Baker
Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line – Leon Lett
Defensive Quality Control/Linebackers – Ben Bloom
Defensive Assistant – Turner West

Special teams coaches

Special Teams Coordinator – Rich Bisaccia
Assistant Special Teams/Kickers – Keith O'Quinn

Strength and conditioning

Strength and Conditioning – Mike Woicik
Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Brett Bech
Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Kendall Smith

Rosters

Opening preseason roster

Dallas Cowboys 2015 opening preseason roster

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Linemen

73 Mackenzy Bernadeau C/G
69 Cody Clay G/T
71 La'el Collins G/T
74 R. J. Dill G/T
72 Travis Frederick C
68 Doug Free T
67 Laurence Gibson T
65 Ronald Leary G
70 Zack Martin G
62 Shane McDermott C
78 Ronald Patrick G/C
77 Tyron Smith T
75 Darrion Weems T
61 John Wetzel T/G

Defensive Linemen

66 Ken Bishop DT
79 Kenneth Boatright DE
60 Davon Coleman DT
58 Jack Crawford DT/DE
98 Tyrone Crawford DT
95 Lavar Edwards DE
93 Ben Gardner DE
94 Randy Gregory DE
76 Greg Hardy DE/DT
96 Nick Hayden DT
90 DeMarcus Lawrence DE
97 Terrell McClain DT
92 Jeremy Mincey DE
63 Efe Obada DE
99 Ryan Russell DE/DT

Linebackers

46 Donnie Baggs OLB
54 Jasper Brinkley MLB
45 Jonathan Brown OLB/MLB
52 Andrew Gachkar OLB
47 Ka'Lial Glaud MLB/OLB
59 Anthony Hitchens OLB/MLB
50 Sean Lee OLB/MLB
56 Keith Smith OLB
51 Kyle Wilber OLB/DE
57 Damien Wilson OLB/MLB

Defensive Backs

39 Brandon Carr CB
42 Barry Church FS
24 Morris Claiborne CB
38 Jeff Heath SS
31 Byron Jones CB/FS
40 Danny McCray FS
26 Tyler Patmon CB
29 Joel Ross CB
32 Orlando Scandrick CB
41 Tim Scott FS
35 Brandon Smith CB
28 Robert Steeples CB
36 Ray Vinopal SS/FS
23 Corey White CB/FS
27 J. J. Wilcox SS

Special Teams

Reserve Lists

-- Reshod Fortenberry G/T (IR)
79 Chaz Green T (Active/PUP)
-- Justin Jackson OLB (IR)
-- Cameron Lawrence OLB/MLB (IR)
55 Rolando McClain MLB (Active/PUP)
20 Darren McFadden RB (Active/PUP)
-- Ryan Miller T/G (IR)
53 Mark Nzeocha OLB (Active/NF-Inj.)
43 Will Smith OLB (IR)
64 Chris Whaley DT (IR)
34 Ryan Williams RB (IR)
33 Jason Wilson CB (IR)

89 Active, 8 Inactive

Week one roster

Dallas Cowboys 2015 week one roster

Quarterbacks

9 Tony Romo
3 Brandon Weeden

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

93 Ken Bishop DT
60 Davon Coleman DT
58 Jack Crawford DT/DE
98 Tyrone Crawford DT
94 Randy Gregory DE
96 Nick Hayden DT
90 DeMarcus Lawrence DE
97 Terrell McClain DT
92 Jeremy Mincey DE
99 Ryan Russell DE/DT

Linebackers

52 Andrew Gachkar MLB/OLB
59 Anthony Hitchens OLB/MLB
50 Sean Lee OLB/MLB
56 Keith Smith OLB
51 Kyle Wilber OLB/DE
57 Damien Wilson OLB/MLB

Defensive Backs

39 Brandon Carr CB
42 Barry Church SS
24 Morris Claiborne CB
38 Jeff Heath SS
31 Byron Jones CB/FS
40 Danny McCray FS
26 Tyler Patmon CB
23 Corey White CB/FS
27 J. J. Wilcox FS

Special Teams

Reserve Lists

-- Kenneth Boatright DE (IR)
69 Cody Clay G/T (IR)
74 R. J. Dill G/T (IR)
-- Reshod Fortenberry G/T (IR)
47 Ka'Lial Glaud MLB/OLB (IR)
79 Chaz Green T (PUP)
76 Greg Hardy DE/DT (Susp.)
34 Michael Hill RB (IR)
-- Cameron Lawrence OLB/MLB (IR)
55 Rolando McClain MLB (Susp.)
-- Ryan Miller T/G (IR)
53 Mark Nzeocha OLB (NF-Inj.)
32 Orlando Scandrick CB (IR)
-- Rod Sweeting CB (IR)
-- Chris Whaley DT (IR)
-- Ryan Williams RB (IR)

Practice Squad

43 Dakorey Johnson OLB
37 Gus Johnson RB
85 Vince Mayle WR
17 Kellen Moore QB
29 Deji Olatoye CB
41 Tim Scott FS
7 Jameill Showers QB
14 Rodney Smith WR
48 Joe Thomas MLB
61 John Wetzel T/G

53 Active, 16 Inactive, 10 Practice Squad

Final roster

Dallas Cowboys 2015 final roster

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

58 Jack Crawford DT/DE
98 Tyrone Crawford DT
94 Randy Gregory DE
76 Greg Hardy DE/DT
96 Nick Hayden DT
90 DeMarcus Lawrence DE
92 Jeremy Mincey DE
63 Casey Walker DT

Linebackers

52 Andrew Gachkar MLB/OLB
59 Anthony Hitchens OLB/MLB
50 Sean Lee OLB
55 Rolando McClain MLB
53 Mark Nzeocha OLB
51 Kyle Wilber OLB/DE
57 Damien Wilson OLB/MLB

Defensive Backs

39 Brandon Carr CB
24 Morris Claiborne CB
38 Jeff Heath SS/FS
31 Byron Jones FS/CB
40 Danny McCray SS/FS
21 Terrance Mitchell CB
29 Deji Olatoye CB
26 Josh Thomas CB
27 J. J. Wilcox FS

Special Teams

Reserve Lists

88 Dez Bryant WR (IR)
42 Barry Church SS (IR)
25 Lance Dunbar RB (IR)
89 Gavin Escobar TE (IR)
95 David Irving DT/DE (IR)
97 Terrell McClain DT (IR)
9 Tony Romo QB (IR)
99 Ryan Russell DE/DT (IR)
32 Orlando Scandrick CB (IR)
67 Chris Whaley DT (IR)

Practice Squad

54 Derek Akunne OLB
81 Donte Foster WR
35 Buddy Jackson CB
61 Antonio Johnson G
33 Ben Malena RB
66 Mike McAdoo DE
36 Brandon McGee CB
93 Efe Obada DE
56 Keith Smith OLB
75 Darrion Weems T

53 Active, 10 Inactive, 10 Practice Squad

Schedule

Preseason

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Game site	NFL.com recap
1	August 13	at San Diego Chargers	L 7–17	0–1	Qualcomm Stadium	Recap
2	August 23	at San Francisco 49ers	L 6–23	0–2	Levi's Stadium	Recap
3	August 29	Minnesota Vikings	L 14–28	0–3	AT&T Stadium	Recap
4	September 3	Houston Texans	W 21–14	1–3	AT&T Stadium	Recap

Regular season

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Game site	NFL.com recap
1	September 13	New York Giants	W 27–26	1–0	AT&T Stadium	Recap
2	September 20	at Philadelphia Eagles	W 20–10	2–0	Lincoln Financial Field	Recap
3	September 27	Atlanta Falcons	L 28–39	2–1	AT&T Stadium	Recap
4	October 4	at New Orleans Saints	L 20–26 (OT)	2–2	Mercedes-Benz Superdome	Recap
5	October 11	New England Patriots	L 6–30	2–3	AT&T Stadium	Recap
6	Bye
7	October 25	at New York Giants	L 20–27	2–4	MetLife Stadium	Recap
8	November 1	Seattle Seahawks	L 12–13	2–5	AT&T Stadium	Recap
9	November 8	Philadelphia Eagles	L 27–33 (OT)	2–6	AT&T Stadium	Recap
10	November 15	at Tampa Bay Buccaneers	L 6–10	2–7	Raymond James Stadium	Recap
11	November 22	at Miami Dolphins	W 24–14	3–7	Sun Life Stadium	Recap
12	November 26	Carolina Panthers	L 14–33	3–8	AT&T Stadium	Recap
13	December 7	at Washington Redskins	W 19–16	4–8	FedEx Field	Recap
14	December 13	at Green Bay Packers	L 7–28	4–9	Lambeau Field	Recap
15	December 19	New York Jets	L 16–19	4–10	AT&T Stadium	Recap
16	December 27	at Buffalo Bills	L 6–16	4–11	Ralph Wilson Stadium	Recap
17	January 3	Washington Redskins	L 23–34	4–12	AT&T Stadium	Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. New York Giants

Week One: New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Giants	3	10	3	10	26
Cowboys	3	3	7	14	27

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Date: September 13
Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
Game attendance: 93,579
Referee: Bill Vinovich
TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

NYG –
DAL –

Top rushers

NYG –
DAL –

Top receivers

NYG –
DAL –

Top tacklers

NYG –
DAL –

The Cowboys opened the season at home against their rival, the New York Giants, led by the quarterback-receiver tandem of Eli Manning and young Odell Beckham.

Tony Romo came back late in the fourth quarter and nailed the game-winning drive to Jason Witten to give Dallas a narrow 27-26 victory.

The victory, however, was bittersweet as Dez Bryant broke his foot in the second half. The injury required surgery and he is expected to miss 10–12 weeks. Cameras caught Bryant congratulating his teammates in the locker room after a close victory. Romo on Bryant injury: "You can't replace Dez Bryant." Three days after, the NFL came forward and apologized to the New York Giants for 2 blown calls. The first call led to a Cowboy touchdown due to a wrong Pass Interference call which set up the Cowboys 1st and Goal on the 2 yard line and the second was a blown Defensive Holding call which would have set up the Giants first and Goal with the Cowboys having no Time Outs remaining and 1:36 left on the clock. Since of their 4-12 season, this was the last home win for the Cowboys. They're currently on an 8 game losing streak at home. ^[3]

Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week Two: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Cowboys	3	3	7	7	20
Eagles	0	7	0	3	10

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Date: September 20
Game time: 4:25 p.m. EDT/3:25 p.m. CDT
Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C), partly cloudy
Game attendance: 69,296
Referee: Tony Corrente
TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

DAL –
PHI –

Top rushers

DAL –
PHI –

Top receivers

DAL –
PHI –

Top tacklers

DAL –
PHI –

Shining atop the division, the Dallas Cowboys played the Philadelphia Eagles in what turned out to be a defensive juggernaut of a game. Neither team could really get anything going on offense; however, the Cowboys were able to pull away by dominating the time of possession. Already missing starting wide receiver Dez Bryant, the Cowboys experienced a devastating loss when Tony Romo was sacked. The result of the hit was a fractured collarbone and an expected eight-week absence. The fractured collarbone is the same one Romo broke in 2010. Brandon Weeden got his first taste of game time this season, completing all 7 passes for a total of 73 yards and one touchdown. Despite the injuries to the two key players, the Cowboys still managed to hold off the Eagles with a 20-10 victory, ultimately stunning Philadelphia's home crowd. Dallas' defense harassed Sam Bradford and ex-Cowboy DeMarco Murray all game, holding Murray to a measly 2 yards. Sean Lee, a defensive powerhouse, finished the game with 13 tackles and an interception for the Cowboys. For his performance, Lee was given the honor of being named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Week 3: vs. Atlanta Falcons

Week Three: Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Falcons	7	10	8	14	39
Cowboys	14	14	0	0	28

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Date: September 27
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
Game attendance: 90,345
Referee: Pete Morelli
TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

ATL –
DAL –

Top rushers

ATL –
DAL –

Top receivers

ATL –
DAL –

Top tacklers

ATL –
DAL –

So many questions surrounded the Dallas Cowboys as they entered Week 3. With no Dez Bryant or Tony Romo, how would the rest of the team respond? Coach Jason Garrett’s mantra of “next man up” played a big part in preparing for the game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Backup quarterback Brandon Weeden started for the first time since last season against the Arizona Cardinals, but this outing was much different. He completed 22 of 26 passes for 232 yards. Although he threw one interception and had zero touchdowns, the loss could not be blamed on him alone.

The Cowboys played very well in the first half, outscoring the Falcons 28-17; however, the Falcons made a few halftime adjustments that squashed any running game the Cowboys pursued. On the other hand, the Cowboys had no answer for Julio Jones, who ran 164 yards and had 2 touchdowns. Owner Jerry Jones said after the game that the Cowboys just looked tired in the second half. In typical fashion for this season, the Falcons came back late in the third quarter and won the game 39-28.

Week 4: at New Orleans Saints

Week Four: Dallas Cowboys at New Orleans Saints – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Cowboys	3	7	3	7	0	20
Saints	7	0	6	7	6	26

at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Date: October 4
Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
Game attendance: 73,009
Referee: Brad Allen
TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

DAL –
NO –

Top rushers

DAL –
NO –

Top receivers

DAL –
NO –

Top tacklers

DAL –
NO –

In another heartbreaking loss which ended the 9-0 streak of regular season away games, the injury bug struck again. Sean Lee exited the game early with a concussion, Lance Dunbar saw the last of his playing time this season with a torn ACL, and Brice Butler injured his hamstring. Despite all the injuries, the Dallas Cowboys were able to stay neck and neck with the New Orleans Saints.

Enduring a few lead changes throughout the first four quarters, the Cowboys were able to come back and tie it up 20-20 with a last minute touchdown from Brandon Weeden (16/26; 246 yards; 1 TD) to Terrance Williams. However, the Cowboys defense was not able to hold off the Saints during overtime. An 80-yard touchdown was scored within the first 13 seconds of overtime, which handed the Cowboys their second loss of the season.

Week 5: vs. New England Patriots

Week Five: New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Patriots	3	10	7	10	30
Cowboys	3	0	3	0	6

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Date: October 11
Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
Game attendance: 93,054
Referee: Clete Blakeman
TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

NE –
DAL –

Top rushers

NE –
DAL –

Top receivers

NE –
DAL –

Top tacklers

NE –
DAL –

After back-to-back losses, Dallas returned home to face the undefeated NFL Champion New England Patriots.

Stout early defensive efforts kept the game close including five sacks of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, but Dallas’ offense could never steadily produce results. Dallas QB Brandon Weeden (1 INT) and the offensive line were ineffectual, gaining only 264 yards total offense and making 18 1st downs. The offense could manage only two Dan Bailey field goals.

During the first quarter, the Cowboys held the Patriots to a field goal. Slowly but surely, the Patriots pulled away for the 30-6 victory, handing Dallas the loss and a 2-3 record entering the bye week - and handing Cowboys coach Jason Garrett his first career three-game losing streak.

Week 7: at New York Giants

Week Seven: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Cowboys	3	10	0	7	20
Giants	0	10	10	7	27

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Date: October 25
Game time: 4:25 p.m. EDT/3:25 p.m. CDT
Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), mostly cloudy
Game attendance: 80,319
Referee: John Parry
TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

DAL –
NYG –

Top rushers

DAL –
NYG –

Top receivers

DAL –
NYG –

Top tacklers

DAL –
NYG –

Dallas took its perfect record in games against NFC East opponents to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants, and despite limiting a highly efficient Giants offense and Cassel making some clutch throws, The Giants dominance of the turnover margin and special teams spelled doom for the Cowboys as the Giants left with the 27-20 win.

Matt Cassel made his starting quarterback debut for Dallas passing for 227 yards and 1 touchdown, but his 3 interceptions - including one returned for a touchdown - led to ten Giants points. On the ground Dallas had consistent success all day with Darren McFadden substituting for mysteriously injured starter Joseph Randle and the offense accumulated 460 total yards vs. the Giants' 289.

Despite sloppy, penalty-ridden play helping enable three lead changes Dallas was able to tie the game at 20 when Cassel threw a beauty on a 25 yard touchdown pass to Devin Street who had an even better catch, tapping his feet inches from the end line. However, the Giants returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, immediately regaining the lead. Later, a quick "three and out" by the Giants' offense preceded a Giants punt which was fumbled by Cole Beasley and recovered by the Giants, who then ran out the clock on subsequent "kneel downs" to finish the game.

The loss hands Dallas a four game losing skid heading back home to face the defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks.

Week 8: vs. Seattle Seahawks

Week Eight: Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Seahawks	3	7	0	3	13
Cowboys	3	3	3	3	12

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Date: November 1
Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
Game attendance: 91,486
Referee: Carl Cheffers
TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Troy Aikman and Peter Schrager
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

SEA –R Wilson : 1 Interception
DAL –

Top rushers

SEA –
DAL –

Top receivers

SEA –
DAL –

Top tacklers

SEA –
DAL –

Week 9: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week Nine: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Eagles	0	7	7	13	6	33
Cowboys	7	0	7	13	0	27

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Date: November 8
Game time: 7:30 p.m. CST
Game weather: TBD (retractable roof stadium)
Game attendance: 91,827
Referee: Ed Hochuli
TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

PHI –
DAL –

Top rushers

PHI –
DAL –

Top receivers

PHI –
DAL –

Top tacklers

PHI –
DAL –

Week 10: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week Ten: Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Cowboys	3	3	0	0	6
Buccaneers	0	3	0	7	10

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Date: November 15
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), cloudy
Game attendance: 64,133
Referee: Bill Vinovich
TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch and Pam Oliver
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

DAL –
TB –

Top rushers

DAL –
TB –

Top receivers

DAL –
TB –

Top tacklers

DAL –
TB –

Week 11: at Miami Dolphins

Week Eleven: Dallas Cowboys at Miami Dolphins – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Cowboys	0	14	0	10	24
Dolphins	0	7	7	0	14

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Date: November 22
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C), mostly cloudy
Game attendance: 65,115
Referee: Jeff Triplette
TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch and Peter Schrager
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

DAL –
MIA –

Top rushers

DAL –
MIA –

Top receivers

DAL –
MIA –

Top tacklers

DAL –
MIA –

Week 12: vs. Carolina Panthers

Thanksgiving Day game

Week Twelve: Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Panthers	10	13	7	3	33
Cowboys	3	0	3	8	14

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Date: November 26
Game time: 3:30 p.m. CST
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
Game attendance: 90,909
Referee: Ron Torbert
TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

CAR –
DAL –

Top rushers

CAR –
DAL –

Top receivers

CAR –
DAL –

Top tacklers

CAR –
DAL –

Week 13: at Washington Redskins

Week Thirteen: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Cowboys	0	3	3	13	19
Redskins	0	3	3	10	16

at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland

Date: December 7
Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST/7:30 p.m. CST
Game weather: 41 °F (5 °C), clear
Game attendance: 80,444
Referee: Walt Anderson
TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

DAL –
WAS –

Top rushers

DAL –
WAS –

Top receivers

DAL –
WAS –

Top tacklers

DAL –
WAS –

Week 14: at Green Bay Packers

Week Fourteen: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Cowboys	0	0	7	0	7
Packers	0	14	0	14	28

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Date: December 13
Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C), rain
Game attendance: 78,369
Referee: Brad Allen
TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

DAL –
GB –

Top rushers

DAL –
GB –

Top receivers

DAL –
GB –

Top tacklers

DAL –
GB –

The Cowboys travel to Lambeau to take on the Packers in a rematch of last year's Divisional Round, in which Green Bay narrowly won after Dez Bryant's controversial catch was overturned, allowing the Packers to advance to the NFC Championship. This time, Green Bay won handily, 28-7, which dropped the Cowboys' record to 4-9.

Week 15: vs. New York Jets

Week Fifteen: New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Jets	6	3	0	10	19
Cowboys	3	7	3	3	16

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Date: December 19
Game time: 7:25 p.m. CST
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
Game attendance: 90,345
Referee: Craig Wrolstad
TV announcers (NFLN): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

NYJ –
DAL –

Top rushers

NYJ –
DAL –

Top receivers

NYJ –
DAL –

Top tacklers

NYJ –
DAL –

Week 16: at Buffalo Bills

Week Sixteen: Dallas Cowboys at Buffalo Bills – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Cowboys	3	3	0	0	6
Bills	6	0	3	7	16

at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Date: December 27
Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: 39 °F (4 °C), rain showers
Game attendance: 70,172
Referee: Jeff Triplette
TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

DAL –
BUF –

Top rushers

DAL –
BUF –

Top receivers

DAL –
BUF –

Top tacklers

DAL –
BUF –

Week 17: vs. Washington Redskins

Week Seventeen: Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Redskins	21	3	3	7	34
Cowboys	0	14	0	9	23

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Date: January 3, 2016
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
Game attendance: 90,127
Referee: John Parry
TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Ronde Barber and Holly Sonders
Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

Top passers

WAS –
DAL –

Top rushers

WAS –
DAL –

Top receivers

WAS –
DAL –

Top tacklers

WAS –
DAL –

Standings

Division

NFC East
	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	PF	PA	STK
⁽⁴⁾ Washington Redskins	9	7	0	.563	4–2	8–4	388	379	W4
Philadelphia Eagles	7	9	0	.438	3–3	4–8	377	430	W1
New York Giants	6	10	0	.375	2–4	4–8	420	442	L3
Dallas Cowboys	4	12	0	.250	3–3	3–9	275	374	L4

Conference

NFC
#	Team	Division	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	SOS	SOV	STK
Division Leaders
1	Carolina Panthers	South	15	1	0	.938	5–1	11–1	.441	.438	W1
2	Arizona Cardinals	West	13	3	0	.813	4–2	10–2	.477	.457	L1
3	Minnesota Vikings	North	11	5	0	.688	5–1	8–4	.504	.449	W3
4	Washington Redskins	East	9	7	0	.563	4–2	8–4	.465	.403	W4
Wild Cards
5^{[lower-alpha 1]}	Green Bay Packers	North	10	6	0	.625	3–3	7–5	.531	.450	L2
6^{[lower-alpha 1]}	Seattle Seahawks	West	10	6	0	.625	3–3	7–5	.520	.431	W1
Did not qualify for the playoffs
7	Atlanta Falcons	South	8	8	0	.500	1–5	5–7	.480	.453	L1
8^{[lower-alpha 2]}	St. Louis Rams	West	7	9	0	.438	4–2	6–6	.527	.482	L1
9^{[lower-alpha 2]}	Detroit Lions	North	7	9	0	.438	3–3	6–6	.535	.429	W3
10^{[lower-alpha 2]}	Philadelphia Eagles	East	7	9	0	.438	3–3	4–8	.508	.473	W1
11^{[lower-alpha 2]}	New Orleans Saints	South	7	9	0	.438	3–3	5–7	.504	.402	W2
12^{[lower-alpha 3]}	New York Giants	East	6	10	0	.375	2–4	4–8	.500	.396	L3
13^{[lower-alpha 3]}	Chicago Bears	North	6	10	0	.375	1–5	3–9	.547	.469	L1
14^{[lower-alpha 3]}	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	South	6	10	0	.375	3–3	5–7	.484	.406	L4
15	San Francisco 49ers	West	5	11	0	.313	1–5	4–8	.539	.463	W1
16	Dallas Cowboys	East	4	12	0	.250	3–3	3–9	.531	.438	L4
Tiebreakers^{[lower-alpha 4]}
1 2 Green Bay finished ahead of Seattle based on head-to-head victory. 1 2 3 4 St. Louis and Detroit finished ahead of Philadelphia and New Orleans based on conference record. St. Louis finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory. Detroit finished ahead of Philadelphia and New Orleans based on head-to-head sweep, while Philadelphia finished ahead of New Orleans based on head-to-head victory. 1 2 3 The New York Giants and Chicago each finished ahead of Tampa Bay based on head-to-head victory, while the Giants finished ahead of Chicago based on conference record. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.

References

↑ "2015 NFL Draft Pick Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com.
↑ "Dallas Cowboys 2015 Team Transactions - Trades, Injured List, Free Agents, and Signings - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
↑ SI Wire (17 September 2015). "Giants vs Cowboys: NFL admits two blown calls - NFL - SI.com". SI.com. Retrieved 20 December 2015.

External links

Official website

Dallas Cowboys

Founded in 1960 Based in Arlington, Texas Headquartered in Frisco, Texas

Franchise	Franchise History Coaches Players Seasons Expansion draft Draft history Starting quarterbacks First-round draft picks The Ford Center at The Star

Stadiums	Cotton Bowl Texas Stadium AT&T Stadium

Culture	NFL on Thanksgiving Day America's Team Cheerleaders Doomsday Defense Crazy Ray Rowdy Jerry Jones Black Sunday (film) King of the Hill

Lore	Tom Landry Tex Schramm Captain Comeback Ice Bowl Hail Mary The Catch Herschel Walker trade Dirty Dozen Ring of Honor Bounty Bowl series

Rivalries	New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins San Francisco 49ers Pittsburgh Steelers Houston Oilers/Texans

Division championships (22)	1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1976 1977 1978 1979 1981 1985 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1998 2007 2009 2014

Conference championships (10)	1966 1967 1970 1971 1975 1977 1978 1992 1993 1995

League Championships (5)	1971 (VI) 1977 (XII) 1992 (XXVII) 1993 (XXVIII) 1995 (XXX)

Ring of Honor	Bob Lilly Don Meredith Don Perkins Chuck Howley Mel Renfro Roger Staubach Lee Roy Jordan Tom Landry Tony Dorsett Randy White Bob Hayes Tex Schramm Cliff Harris Rayfield Wright Troy Aikman Michael Irvin Emmitt Smith Drew Pearson Charles Haley Larry Allen Darren Woodson

Media	Broadcasters Radio network KRLD-FM Brad Sham Babe Laufenberg

Current league affiliations	League: National Football League Conference: National Football Conference Division: East Division

Seasons (56)	1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Championship seasons in bold

Dallas Cowboys seasons

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Bold indicates Super Bowl victory Italics indicates Super Bowl appearance

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