Overview

• Rico Dowdle, fresh off NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for a 206-yard performance against Miami, told reporters his former team needs to “buckle up.”
• Kenny Clark responded that Dowdle has to “back it up” and “prove it,” with Sam Williams and Kenneth Murray likewise deflecting the chatter to game-day results.
• George Pickens said the Cowboys are “buckled up every week” and focused on competing, downplaying Dowdle’s message.
• Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer praised Dowdle’s vision and power, said there were no hard feelings about his exit, and noted Dallas chose to move forward with Javonte Williams.
• Reports indicate Dowdle is expected to start again with Chuba Hubbard sidelined, as Dallas works to shore up a run defense cited near 23rd that has allowed several big rushing days.