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'''First quarter'''
'''First quarter'''
*CAR – [[Kurt Coleman]] 36-yard interception return ([[Graham Gano]] kick), 14:15. ''Panthers 7–0.''
*CAR – Graham Gano 49-yard field goal, 8:14. ''Panthers 10–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 4:18.'''''
*DAL – [[Dan_Bailey_(American_football)|Dan Bailey]] 21-yard field goal, 1:25. ''Panthers 10–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 6:47.'''''
'''Second quarter'''
'''Second quarter'''
*CAR – Graham Gano 43-yard field goal, 3:32. ''Panthers 13–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 5:48.'''''
*CAR – [[Luke Kuechly]] 32-yard interception return (Graham Gano kick), 2:47. ''Panthers 20–3.''
*CAR – Graham Gano 25-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Panthers 23–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 22 yards, 2:23.'''''
'''Third quarter'''
'''Third quarter'''
*DAL – Dan Bailey 48-yard field goal, 7:53. ''Panthers 23–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 22 yards, 3:35.'''''
*CAR – [[Cam Newton]] 4-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 0:25. ''Panthers 30–6. '''Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 7:29.'''''
'''Fourth quarter'''
'''Fourth quarter'''
*CAR – Graham Gano 50-yard field goal, 10:27. ''Panthers 33–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 3:50.'''''
*DAL – [[Cole Beasley]] 2-yard pass from [[Matt Cassel]] (Matt Cassel-[[Darren McFadden]] pass), 4:27. ''Panthers 33–14. '''Drive: 16 plays, 80 yards, 6:00.'''''
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'''Top passers'''
'''Top passers'''
*CAR – [[Cam Newton]] – 16/27, 183 yards
* CAR –
*DAL – [[Tony Romo]] – 11/21, 106 yards, 3 INT
* DAL –
'''Top rushers'''
'''Top rushers'''
*CAR – [[Jonathan Stewart]] – 21 rushes, 68 yards
* CAR –
*DAL – [[Robert Turbin]] – 2 rushes, 11 yards
* DAL –
'''Top receivers'''
'''Top receivers'''
*CAR – [[Jerricho Cotchery]] – 5 receptions, 73 yards
* CAR –
*DAL – [[Darren McFadden]] – 4 receptions, 45 yards
* DAL –
'''Top tacklers'''
'''Top tacklers'''
*CAR – [[Luke Kuechly]] – 2 tackles, 5 assists, 2 INT, 1 defensive TD
* CAR –
*DAL – [[Rolando McClain]] – 7 tackles, 5 assists
* DAL –
}}Tony Romo would play at quarterback for the second straight week. However, he would be injured again, as he would suffer a clavicle injury at the end of the 3rd quarter. Romo would throw 3 interceptions and no touchdowns as the Cowboys were rattled at home to undefeated Carolina 33-14. It was later revealed that Romo would miss the rest of the season with a broken clavicle. This would be Romo's last NFL Game until Week 17 of the 2016 NFL Season, as he would lose his starting job to [[Dak Prescott]] after a pre-season back injury that sidelined him for the first 10 weeks of the season.
}}Tony Romo would play at quarterback for the second straight week. However, he would get injured again, as he would suffer a clavicle injury at the end of the 3rd quarter while being sacked by [[Thomas_Davis_(American_football)|Thomas Davis]]. Romo would throw 3 interceptions and no touchdowns as the Cowboys were rattled at home to the undefeated Panthers, 33-14.


It was later revealed that Romo would miss the rest of the season with a broken clavicle. This would be Romo's last NFL game until Week 17 of the 2016 NFL Season, as he would lose his starting job to 2016 rookie [[Dak Prescott]] after a pre-season back injury that would sideline him for the first 10 weeks of the season.
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With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 3-8.

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With the crushing loss, the Cowboys fell to 3-8.


====Week 13: at Washington Redskins====
====Week 13: at Washington Redskins====

Revision as of 17:13, 29 August 2018

2015 Dallas Cowboys season
OwnerJerry Jones
General managerJerry Jones
Head coachJason Garrett
Home fieldAT&T Stadium
Results
Record4–12
Division place4th NFC East
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersDan Bailey PK,
Travis Frederick C,
Sean Lee OLB,
Zack Martin OG,
Tyron Smith OT
AP All-ProsDan 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. Their collapse from a 2-0 start was because of key injuries to their starters through the remaining 15 weeks and they were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Jets in Week 15.

2015 draft class

Main article: 2015 NFL draft
2015 Dallas Cowboys Draft
Round Selection Player Position College
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

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, and were eliminated from playoff contention in week 15. 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

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning


Rosters

Opening preseason roster

Dallas Cowboys 2015 opening preseason roster
Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams

Reserve Lists

89 Active, 8 Inactive

Week one roster

Dallas Cowboys 2015 week one roster
Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams

Reserve Lists

Practice Squad

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

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Special Teams

Reserve Lists

Practice Squad

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 FedExField 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
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Giants 3 10 31026
Cowboys 3 3 71427

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Game information

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 Jr..

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 was expected to miss 10–12 weeks. Cameras caught Bryant congratulating his teammates in the locker room after a close victory. Romo spoke on Bryant's injury: "You can't replace Dez Bryant." Three days later, the NFL came forward and apologized to the New York Giants for 2 blown calls. The first call led to a Cowboys touchdown due to a wrong pass interference call which set up the Cowboys on 1st and Goal on the 2 yard line, and the second was a blown defensive holding call which would have set up the Giants on first and Goal with the Cowboys having no timeouts remaining and 1:36 left on the clock.[3]

Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week Two: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 3 3 7720
Eagles 0 0 01010

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Game information

Shining atop the division, the Cowboys played their divisional rivals, 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 by Jordan Hicks. 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. Backup Brandon Weeden got his first taste of game time this season, completing all of his 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's defense harassed Sam Bradford and ex-Cowboy DeMarco Murray all game, holding Murray to a measly 2 yards on 13 carries. Sean Lee, a defensive powerhouse, finished the game with 14 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
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Falcons 7 10 81439
Cowboys 14 14 0028

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

Many questions surrounded the Dallas Cowboys as they entered Week 3, especially regarding how the team would respond to having neither Dez Bryant nor Tony Romo. 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 the previous season's game against the Arizona Cardinals, completing 22 of 26 passes for 232 yards and one interception with no touchdowns.

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 afterwards. On the other hand, the Cowboys had no answer for Julio Jones, who caught for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns. Owner Jerry Jones said after the game that the Cowboys just looked tired in the second half. The Falcons eventually came back late in the second half and won the game 39-28.

Week 4: at New Orleans Saints

Week Four: Dallas Cowboys at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Cowboys 3 7 37020
Saints 7 0 67626

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

In another heartbreaking loss which ended a 9-0 winning streak of regular season away games, the injury bug struck the Cowboys 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 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
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Patriots 3 10 71030
Cowboys 3 0 306

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Game information

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

Stout early defensive efforts kept the game close, including five sacks of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, but Dallas's offense could never produce steady 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. However, the Patriots slowly but surely pulled away afterwards for the 30-6 victory, handing Dallas the loss and a 2-3 record entering the bye week - and handing Cowboys head 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
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 3 10 0720
Giants 0 10 10727

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

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
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Seahawks 3 7 0313
Cowboys 3 3 3312

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

This game involved a scary moment, after Seattle's Ricardo Lockette was hit by Dallas's Jeff Heath during a kick return. He lied on the ground, motionless, for about 7 minutes before he was taken off the field on a cart. X-rays later revealed that Lockette had a broken neck, which turned out to be a career-ending injury.

The Cowboys would only kick field goals in this game, as Dan Bailey was 4 for 4 on field goals. Dallas led 12-10 with under 2 minutes to go. However, the Seahawks would march down the field and take a 13-12 lead after Steven Hauschka drilled a 24-yard field goal of his own. Dallas tried to come back, but Seattle forced a turnover on downs to end the game.

With their 5th straight loss, the Cowboys fell to 2-5.

Week 9: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week Nine: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Eagles 0 7 713633
Cowboys 7 0 713027

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

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

The Cowboys would rally to tie the game after Dan Bailey converted a 44 yard field goal that caromed off the uprights with 2 seconds left. The Eagles would get the ball first, and would move down the field. During the drive, the Eagles faced a 4th and 1, and decided to go for it. Ryan Mathews would get the ball, but he would fumble on the play, and the Cowboys appeared to recover. However, the play was reviewed, and review showed that Mathews's knee was down prior to the ball coming out. The Eagles got another chance. On the next play, Sam Bradford found Jordan Matthews on a 41-yard touchdown reception to end the game.

With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 2-6.

Week 10: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week Ten: Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 3 3 006
Buccaneers 0 3 0710

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

The Cowboys would manage only 2 field goals during this game, as they lost to Tampa Bay 10-6. Jameis Winston would run the ball in from a yard out to give the Buccaneers the lead for good with 54 seconds left. The Cowboys tried to rally, but quarterback Matt Cassel's deep pass into Buccaneers territory would end up getting intercepted, sealing the Cowboys' seventh straight defeat.

With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 2-7.

Week 11: at Miami Dolphins

Week Eleven: Dallas Cowboys at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 0 14 01024
Dolphins 0 7 7014

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

Dallas would finally break their 7 game losing streak with a 24-14 win over the Dolphins. Tony Romo returned to action after missing 7 weeks with a collarbone injury. He would have a fine return, as he would throw 2 touchdown passes along with 2 interceptions in the win. He would also throw for 227 yards during the game.

With the win, the Cowboys improved to 3-7.

Week 12: vs. Carolina Panthers

Thanksgiving Day game

Week Twelve: Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 10 13 7333
Cowboys 3 0 3814

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Game information

Tony Romo would play at quarterback for the second straight week. However, he would get injured again, as he would suffer a clavicle injury at the end of the 3rd quarter while being sacked by Thomas Davis. Romo would throw 3 interceptions and no touchdowns as the Cowboys were rattled at home to the undefeated Panthers, 33-14.

It was later revealed that Romo would miss the rest of the season with a broken clavicle. This would be Romo's last NFL game until Week 17 of the 2016 NFL Season, as he would lose his starting job to 2016 rookie Dak Prescott after a pre-season back injury that would sideline him for the first 10 weeks of the season.

With the crushing loss, the Cowboys fell to 3-8.

Week 13: at Washington Redskins

Week Thirteen: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 0 3 31319
Redskins 0 3 31016

at FedExField, Landover, Maryland

Game information

The Cowboys would get an upset win over the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. The game was mostly field goals, until the end of the 4th quarter. DeSean Jackson would fumble a punt return with 1:31 remaining that was recovered by Dallas. The Cowboys would take the lead after Darren McFadden took it in from 6 yards out to give them a 16-9 lead. On the ensuing kickoff, Washington got a good return from Rashad Ross that put the Redskins in Dallas territory. Washington would tie the game after DeSean Jackson caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to tie the game at 16. The Boys would march down the field and Dan Bailey would end the game by kicking a 54 yard field goal with 9 seconds left.

With the win, the Cowboys improved to 4-8 and remained in the playoff hunt since all 4 NFC East teams had losing records.

Week 14: at Green Bay Packers

Week Fourteen: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 0 0 707
Packers 0 14 01428

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

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
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Jets 6 3 01019
Cowboys 3 7 3316

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

The Cowboys came into this game needing a win to remain in the playoff hunt. However, they had to go through a hot Jets team to do it. Towards the end of the game, Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick would sneak the ball across for a first down deep in his own territory. However, the replay showed that the ball might have come out as he was sneaking over the line. The play was reviewed, but the call stood, and the Jets kept the ball. The Jets would eventually march down the field. Randy Bullock would give the Jets the lead with 36 seconds left 19-16. The Cowboys would try to go down the field with Kellen Moore at the quarterback spot for them. However, one of his passes was intercepted by Darrelle Revis, ending the game.

With the loss, Dallas fell to 4-10 and was eliminated from playoff contention.

Week 16: at Buffalo Bills

Week Sixteen: Dallas Cowboys at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 3 3 006
Bills 6 0 3716

at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

The Cowboys managed only 2 field goals from Dan Bailey, as they lost 16-6 to Buffalo. Kellen Moore would start for the Cowboys again, as Matt Cassel was benched. He would not have a good day throwing the ball, as he only threw 1 interception and failed to throw a touchdown.

With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 4-11.

Week 17: vs. Washington Redskins

Week Seventeen: Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Redskins 21 3 3734
Cowboys 0 14 0923

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Game information

The Cowboys would trail 24-0 in the second quarter, and they would go on to lose 34-23 to the NFC East Champion Redskins. During this game, Washington fans seemed to outnumber Dallas fans from time to time.

With the loss, the Cowboys ended their season with a frustrating record of 4-12. They also finished 1-7 at home, their worst home record since 1989.

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[a] Green Bay Packers North 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 .531 .450 L2
6[a] Seattle Seahawks West 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 .520 .431 W1
Did not qualify for the postseason
7 Atlanta Falcons South 8 8 0 .500 1–5 5–7 .480 .453 L1
8[b] St. Louis Rams West 7 9 0 .438 4–2 6–6 .527 .482 L1
9[b] Detroit Lions North 7 9 0 .438 3–3 6–6 .535 .429 W3
10[b] Philadelphia Eagles East 7 9 0 .438 3–3 4–8 .508 .473 W1
11[b] New Orleans Saints South 7 9 0 .438 3–3 5–7 .504 .402 W2
12[c] New York Giants East 6 10 0 .375 2–4 4–8 .500 .396 L3
13[c] Chicago Bears North 6 10 0 .375 1–5 3–9 .547 .469 L1
14[c] 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[d]
  1. ^ a b Green Bay finished ahead of Seattle based on head-to-head victory.
  2. ^ a b c d 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.
  3. ^ a b c 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.
  4. ^ 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

  1. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Pick Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com.
  2. ^ "Dallas Cowboys 2015 Team Transactions - Trades, Injured List, Free Agents, and Signings - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  3. ^ SI Wire (17 September 2015). "Giants vs Cowboys: NFL admits two blown calls - NFL - SI.com". SI.com. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
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