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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Divisional Round (Sunday)
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Divisional Round (Sunday)

Can we justify using Joe Burrow over Josh Allen on Sunday, and how should we handle the rest of the two-game slate?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Divisional Round (Cowboys at 49ers)
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Divisional Round (Cowboys at 49ers)

Christian McCaffrey continues to excel with the 49ers and will be a popular slate MVP. Who else can we consider in the multiplier slot?
3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Wild Card Monday
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3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Wild Card Monday

Which player props stand out for the final matchup of Wild Card Weekend between the Cowboys and Buccaneers?
NFL Betting Guide: Wild Card Monday
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NFL Betting Guide: Wild Card Monday

The Cowboys and Buccaneers wrap up the first week of the postseason with a Monday night matchup in Tampa. How does our model see the game playing out?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Wild Card Monday (Cowboys at Buccaneers)
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Wild Card Monday (Cowboys at Buccaneers)

The final game of Wild Card Weekend figures to be a close one between the Cowboys and Bucs. Which players stand out on the slate?
Week 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions
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Week 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions

How likely are players to help us out in championship matchups this week? Here's what the data has to say.
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 17 Thursday Night (Cowboys at Titans)
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 17 Thursday Night (Cowboys at Titans)

Dallas' passing game has a superb matchup against a reeling Tennessee defense. Who are the best MVP options for Thursday's single-game slate?
4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 16
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4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 16

Weather is no issue for Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson, who could go nuts versus the Giants. Which other stacks make sense for Saturday's main slate?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 16
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 16

On a slate where weather will have a significant impact, Patrick Mahomes still emerges as a top option at quarterback. Which other players should we build around on Saturday's main slate?
4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 14
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4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 14

The Vikings-Lions rematch presents an intriguing spot to potentially stack in Week 14. Which other combinations should we consider for DFS?
4 Daily Fantasy Football Matchups to Exploit in Week 14
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4 Daily Fantasy Football Matchups to Exploit in Week 14

The Cowboys look set to run all over the Texans and their run defense on Sunday. What other matchups can we take advantage of in Week 14?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 14
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 14

Christian McCaffrey saw a sizable jump in volume last week, and he could have a massive role moving forward. Which other players stand out on Sunday's main slate?
Sunday Night Football Betting: Can Dallas Cover a Monster Double-Digit Spread?
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Sunday Night Football Betting: Can Dallas Cover a Monster Double-Digit Spread?

The Cowboys are trying to chase the Eagles down in the NFC East. Can they hold serve at home against the Colts?
Week 13 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Accounting for Running Back Role Changes
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Week 13 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Accounting for Running Back Role Changes

The running back landscape is shifting for a lot of teams. How should we view certain backfields? And who else can we start this week?
NFL Betting Guide: Will the Cowboys' Offense Keep Rolling Against the Giants on Thanksgiving?
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NFL Betting Guide: Will the Cowboys' Offense Keep Rolling Against the Giants on Thanksgiving?

The spread is large in this game, and the best bet looks like the total. Why is that? And which props can we bet for this matchup?

Tony Pollard Status

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Tony Pollard (ankle) officially tagged by Cowboys

What it means:

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (ankle) has been placed with the franchise tag. Pollard and the Cowboys have until July to agree on a long-term contract, but if they fail to do so, the running back franchise tag will pay him $10.09 million in 2023. Ezekiel Elliott is expected to restructure his contract to stay in Dallas, but Pollard receiving the tag increases the odds of Dalton Schultz signing a contract with another team. Among the 45 running backs with at least 100 carries this season, Pollard averaged the sixth-most Rushing Net Expected Points per carry. He also averaged 13.6 FanDuel points over 16 games, including 23.1 from Weeks 8-14.
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The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Pollard (ankle) on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

What it means:

The transaction sets Pollard up to play out the 2023 campaign on a one-year, $10.1 million dollar contract. Pollard being franchise tagged has widely been the expected outcome out of Dallas, and the team could still attempt to work out a restructure with Ezekiel Elliott this offseason. In any case, with Pollard reportedly on track for training camp, he enters his age-26 season in prime position to be a difference-maker for fantasy purposes. He broke out with a career-high 1,378 scrimmage yards and 12 total touchdowns across 16 games while sharing the backfield with Elliot last season.
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The Cowboys expect Pollard (leg/ankle) to be ready for training camp, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

What it means:

Pollard broke his fibula and suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Cowboys' divisional-round loss to the 49ers and underwent surgery to address the ankle issue. The pending free agent finished the 2022 season with 1,378 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns, and based on Machota's report, it sounds like Dallas is expected to retain the star running back, though it's unclear if that'll be through an extension or via the franchise tag. Either way, it's a positive sign to see Pollard still on track with his rehab, and if healthy, he should one of the more sought after running backs in fantasy drafts this summer.
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Pollard (ankle) carried the ball 193 times for 1,007 yards and nine touchdowns and caught 39 of 55 targets for 371 yards and an additional three TDs though 16 games in 2022.

What it means:

The fourth-year running back put together a career-best campaign, setting new personal bests in rushing yards, receiving yards and TDs while averaging better than 5.0 yards per carry for the third time in his four NFL seasons. Pollard suffered a broken fibula and high-ankle sprain in the Cowboys' divisional-round loss to the 49ers, the latter injury which required surgery, but he's expected to be fully recovered from both by the start of training camp. The biggest question for Pollard will be which team he's in the training camp with; he's an unrestricted free agent this offseason, although Dallas could elect to give him the franchise tag if the team can't work out a new contract with him.
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Cowboys' Tony Pollard (fibula/ankle) to recover 'well before' training camp

What it means:

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard underwent surgery on a broken left fibula and high ankle sprain Tuesday. Pollard was forced to leave the Cowboys' Divisional Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers early on Sunday, but according to Todd Archer of ESPN, he should be back to full health "well before" training camp. Pollard is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March and it remains to be seen if the Cowboys will attempt to bring him back. The dual-threat back turns 26 in April. Among the 45 running backs with at least 100 carries this season, Pollard averaged the sixth-most Rushing Net Expected Points per carry.
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Pollard underwent surgery Monday to address the broken left fibula and and left high-ankle sprain he sustained in Sunday's 19-12 loss to the 49ers in the divisional round of the playoffs, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

What it means:

According to Archer, Pollard should be back to full strength well before training camp in late July, as his recovery from surgery is expected to last around 3-to-4 months. The rough timeline means that Pollard may not be able to participate in OTAs, but the Cowboys' main focus will likely be in ensuring that the running back is under contract by that time. The 25-year-old is ticketed for unrestricted free agency in March, but the Cowboys will have the ability to place their franchise tag on him or sign him to an extension before he reaches the open market.