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USA Today
22-05-2025
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- USA Today
Miles Sanders stats, game log, news, injury status
Miles Sanders stats, game log, news, injury status Miles Sanders and the Dallas Cowboys are set to begin their 2025 season against the Philadelphia Eagles, starting at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sept. 4. Sanders rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns last season. Get Cowboys tickets on StubHub! Miles Sanders injury news Sanders is not on the injury report this week. No other RB is listed on the injury report for the Cowboys. Miles Sanders stats (2024) Carries: 55 55 Rush yards: 205 205 Rush TDs: 2 2 Rush yards/carry: 3.7 3.7 Targets: 30 30 Receptions: 24 24 Receiving yards: 148 148 Receiving TDs: 1 Sanders game log (2024) Week 1 at Saints: 5 CAR, 22 YDS (4.4 YPC), 0 TD, 2 TAR, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 5 CAR, 22 YDS (4.4 YPC), 0 TD, 2 TAR, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 2 vs. Chargers: 7 CAR, 20 YDS (2.9 YPC), 0 TD, 3 TAR, 3 REC, 5 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 7 CAR, 20 YDS (2.9 YPC), 0 TD, 3 TAR, 3 REC, 5 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 3 at Raiders: 7 CAR, 17 YDS (2.4 YPC), 1 TD, 2 TAR, 2 REC, 13 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 7 CAR, 17 YDS (2.4 YPC), 1 TD, 2 TAR, 2 REC, 13 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 4 vs. Bengals: 6 CAR, 32 YDS (5.3 YPC), 0 TD, 4 TAR, 3 REC, 14 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 6 CAR, 32 YDS (5.3 YPC), 0 TD, 4 TAR, 3 REC, 14 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 5 at Bears: 2 CAR, 6 YDS (3.0 YPC), 0 TD, 3 TAR, 2 REC, 27 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 2 CAR, 6 YDS (3.0 YPC), 0 TD, 3 TAR, 2 REC, 27 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 6 vs. Falcons: 3 CAR, 1 YDS (0.3 YPC), 0 TD, 1 TAR, 1 REC, 12 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 3 CAR, 1 YDS (0.3 YPC), 0 TD, 1 TAR, 1 REC, 12 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 7 at Commanders: 3 CAR, 34 YDS (11.3 YPC), 0 TD, 2 TAR, 1 REC, -6 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 3 CAR, 34 YDS (11.3 YPC), 0 TD, 2 TAR, 1 REC, -6 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 8 at Broncos: 1 CAR, 7 YDS (7.0 YPC), 0 TD, 7 TAR, 7 REC, 38 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 1 CAR, 7 YDS (7.0 YPC), 0 TD, 7 TAR, 7 REC, 38 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 9 vs. Saints: 2 CAR, -5 YDS (-2.5 YPC), 0 TD, 2 TAR, 2 REC, -5 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 2 CAR, -5 YDS (-2.5 YPC), 0 TD, 2 TAR, 2 REC, -5 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 10 vs. Giants: 2 CAR, 5 YDS (2.5 YPC), 0 TD, 0 TAR, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 2 CAR, 5 YDS (2.5 YPC), 0 TD, 0 TAR, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 18 at Falcons: 17 CAR, 66 YDS (3.9 YPC), 1 TD, 4 TAR, 3 REC, 50 REC YDS, 1 REC TD Miles Sanders fantasy insights (2024) In 2024, Sanders had 53.3 fantasy points (4.8 per game) -- 54th at his position, 251st in the NFL. Sanders accumulated 23.6 fantasy points -- 17 carries, 66 yards, 1 TD; 3 receptions, 50 yards, 1 TD -- in his best game of the season. That was in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons. Sanders recorded 9.0 fantasy points in Week 3 versus the Las Vegas Raiders (7 carries, 17 yards, 1 TD) for his second-best fantasy outing of the season. Sanders accumulated -1.0 fantasy points -- 2 carries, -5 yards -- in his worst game of the season. That was in Week 9 versus the New Orleans Saints. In his second-worst fantasy performance of the season, Sanders finished with 0.5 fantasy points (2 carries, 5 yards) in Week 10 against the New York Giants. Next game: Miles Sanders vs. the Philadelphia Eagles Sanders' Dallas Cowboys (0-0) have a Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles (0-0). How to watch Miles Sanders and the Cowboys Matchup: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles Time: 8:20 p.m. ET 8:20 p.m. ET Date: September 4, 2025 September 4, 2025 TV: NBC NBC Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Fubo Live stream: Peacock Watch Cowboys vs. Eagles on Fubo!
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Cowboys Rookie Faces Uphill Battle To Make Roster
The Dallas Cowboys' rookie class will have it all to do in Oxnard to make the final roster for Brian Schottenheimer, but one thing is clear, the Dallas head coach will give everyone equal opportunity. When it comes to the running back room, the Cowboys have an intriguing battle set to take place with rookies Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, per Schottenheimer, seen as starting-caliber players. Advertisement But for the pair, and especially Mafah, working their way up the depth chart will be a tough assignment with Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams seen as No. 1 and No. 2 if a game were to be played today. And for ESPN, Mafah will have a tough time breaking through. "Mafah is one of the biggest backs in this class at 6-foot-1, 234 pounds," ESPN writes. "He's not particularly fast, and his collegiate efficiency was underwhelming. The Dallas RB situation is seemingly wide open, but Blue, Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders all stand in the way to a sizable role." Clemson RB Phil MafahNathan Ray Seebeck/USA TODAY Sports It is no secret that Mafah has work to do, but he has already received glowing praise from Schottenheimer, and he will need to showcase his talent when he gets the chance in Oxnard. Advertisement With Dallas wanting to be a run-first offense, there will be rushing reps to be had, and Mafah will need to separate himself from the pack. Not quick, but quick enough, plus his ability as a bruising runner and pass-catcher, there is something to work with for the coaching staff. But is it enough to work himself up the depth chart? Time to find out. Related: Dak Prescott 'Not Respected' in Dallas Cowboys Locker Room ESPN Claims Related: Cowboys' Jones Offers Micah Parsons $200 Million Contract Update
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Cowboys Reveal Most Important Position Battle
The Dallas Cowboys' running back corps was the punchline for jokes 12 months ago, it isn't now. Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, both free agent acquisitions this offseason, coupled with draftees Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, Dallas has some options. Advertisement We then add in offensive coordinator Klayton Adams and offensive line coach Conor Riley, who have a reputation for building good run games, and suddenly, the Cowboys might be onto something here. Given that head coach Brian Schottenheimer envisions both Blue and Mafah as starting backs, training camp will be an interesting test of who separates themselves from the pack. And for Bleacher Report's Matt Holder, it's every man for himself in Oxnard. "It's an open competition in Dallas' backfield as rookie fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue or fellow free-agent signing Miles Sanders could easily beat out Williams for the starting running back spot," Holder writes. Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams At AT&T StadiumTony Fisher If a game were to be played today, Sanders and Williams would be the tandem behind Dak Prescott, with Blue the lightning-quick change-up. Advertisement But as we know, training camp has a way of making the good players stand out and others fall away. With no definitive No. 1 back, the spot is genuinely up for grabs, and who takes that mantle will be the most-watched storyline for the Cowboys this offseason. The hope is that Blue, with his 4.38 speed will emerge as a genuine weapon, but right now, he is seen as a change-up, not "the" guy with Sanders and Williams both having all the key traits Brian Schottenheimer wants in a running back (strength, pass protection, receiving ability). But don't discount Blue, or even Mafah, from making noise this offseason, as the running back room doesn't have a leader yet. So it's the true definition of "open competition" in Oxnard. Related: Dak Prescott 'Not Respected' in Dallas Cowboys Locker Room ESPN Claims Related: Cowboys Fans Saddened by Projection to Cut Loose Deuce
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Cowboys Rookie Tipped To Be Offensive 'Wild Card'
The Dallas Cowboys' running back room is vastly different from a year ago, with some bullish on what the group can do behind a revamped offensive line. Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and rookie Jaydon Blue are the top three, a far cry from Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle last season. Advertisement With offensive coordinator Klayton Adams and offensive line coach Conor Riley both having skins on the wall developing top run games, the Cowboys, under Brian Schottenheimer, will be a tough, physical football team with the run game at the center of it. Williams and Sanders are the two at the top of the depth chart right now, but the position is looming as one of the fiercely contested training camp battles, with Blue, Deuce Vaughn, and rookie Phil Mafah all fighting for snaps. For ESPN's Mike Clay, Blue is a wild card to jump to the top of the depth chart. Blue's workload was limited in a crowded Texas running back room (214 carries in three seasons), but he was an effective rusher -- his 3.8 career yards after contact per rush is fifth best in this class -- and showed receiving chops with 42 receptions in 2024," Clay writes. "He's a bit on the small size at 196 pounds and has had issues with holding onto the ball. However, the speed is there; he ran a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash. Advertisement "Blue will begin his career behind newly acquired veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, but neither have played well in recent seasons, so this depth chart is wide open. The lead back role in Dallas is there for the taking." Cowboys And Mr. Jaydon Blue At AttBy Tony Fisher In an ideal world, yes, Blue shows out at training camp and leaves no doubt that he is the undisputed No. 1 back. But Williams and Sanders both have NFL experience, are good pass protectors, and are solid options as receivers out of the backfield. All of those are key traits that Schottenheimer wants in his backs. So it will be a big hill to climb for Blue, but with his 4.38 speed, he needs a role on offense. Advertisement Will that be as the No. 1 back? He is a "wild card" option for sure. Related: What's Cowboys 'Pull The Trigger' Reasoning On George Pickens Trade? Related: Schottenheimer's Cowboys Offer Inside Look at 'Spicy Schedule'
New York Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Why Cowboys' potential committee approach at running back could yield better results
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys don't know how their running back situation is going to materialize. No position group on the team has been shaken up like that room has, from top to bottom. Derrick Foster is the running backs coach following his one-year stop working with Alvin Kamara in New Orleans, after three years helping to elevate Austin Ekeler in Los Angeles. Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott are gone. In their place, the Cowboys signed Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders in free agency. Deuce Vaughn and Hunter Luepke return, though neither is guaranteed a roster spot once the dust settles on training camp. The key to the entire operation may be the Texas product the Cowboys selected on the third day of the 2025 NFL Draft. 'At the end of the day, in the NFL, you're looking for explosive playmakers,' Cowboys vice president of player personnel Will McClay said. 'He's an explosive playmaker. You put him in the backfield behind what we built in the (offensive) line and the other guys, it gives you an opportunity to be explosive. … (He's) an explosive player that can flip the field for you on carries, can also win you some matchups in man-to-man coverage versus linebackers, and even line up so you get an explosive playmaker. It's just a different speed that he plays with.' In case it wasn't clear, the Cowboys like the explosiveness that Jaydon Blue brings to the table. It's a good area to improve in, considering the Cowboys ranked dead last in the NFL in 20-plus-yard runs last year, according to TruMedia. They ranked 25th in 10-plus-yard runs. Viewing the production by the running back position alone, the Cowboys managed to get their yards per rush number up to middle-of-the-pack by the end of the year, after leaning on Dowdle. Although Dowdle turned in some bright moments and stellar games, he was never a threat to break the big one. The Cowboys believe Blue can be that player. 'I bring a lot of things to the table,' Blue said. 'Mainly, of course, my speed, but I bring a lot of versatility.' The Cowboys view Blue as more than just a running back. In 2024, Blue was No. 1 among FBS running backs with six receiving touchdowns. His receiving abilities out of the backfield will be something Brian Schottenheimer and his staff need to find a way to utilize. For many years, that was a shortcoming of the Cowboys' coaching staff with a young Tony Pollard, who wasn't always given the opportunities early in his career to supplement Elliott as the veteran was in decline. In Blue's case, there is no Elliott-type player on the roster. Williams and Sanders are fine veteran additions, but neither will be handed a significant role based on reputation alone. If Blue proves himself, he'll have the chance to carve out a significant role. The external expectations surrounding Blue will be important to balance with reality. Blue was selected 149th overall in the fifth round. Players who go at that point usually have some flaws that require cleaning up and patience. For Blue, ball security is at the top of that list — he fumbled five times last season. He's a smaller back (5-9, 196), so pass protection is a natural limitation. Dallas neglected the running back position last year, to the point that selecting one at any point in the draft offered hope. But when Schottenheimer was asked after the draft whether the Cowboys would have a lead back or take a committee approach — as they did for the bulk of last season — he was non-committal. Schottenheimer wants to see how things unfold during offseason workouts and training camp. If the Cowboys take a committee approach, there is reason to believe the results can be better than last year's. Unlike 2024, when Elliott was pushed into a role he no longer belonged in, the Cowboys have a handful of running backs who seem capable of being part of an NFL backfield. One of those players is Blue's draft mate, seventh-round pick Phil Mafah. 'For me, it's a mentality,' Mafah said. 'My approach to the game is that I've got to be the toughest dude on the field. That's how you got to play the game, especially at the running back position. I'm going to put it on the line for my teammates, and I expect them to do the same. … I feel like I can complement (the other running backs) really well, especially Jaydon. Us being in the same class and him being a great speed guy, me being a power guy, I feel like we can feed off of each other, (as well as) the other running backs in the room.' In addition to Elliott's limitations, where the Cowboys suffered the most in their committee approach in 2024 was restricting Dowdle from a regular workload in order for him to be at his best. Dowdle spoke about that rhythm often throughout the season. With Blue and Mafah, the Cowboys have two types of running backs in terms of skill set, but they are similar in the sense of their comfort splitting carries. Blue shared the backfield at Texas with Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson. Mafah split the backfield at Clemson with Will Shipley. The Cowboys would love for one player to separate himself in the offseason and into training camp. But if the Cowboys take a committee approach into the season, it should at least be something the personnel at hand will be comfortable with, unlike last season. (Top photo of Jaydon Blue: Tim Warner / Getty Images)
