Dallas Cowboys DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle posted his first-ever 100-yard rushing game in the 27-20 division win on Thanksgiving. The 26-year-old finished with 112 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries with three receptions for 11 yards on three targets. Dowdle's top six rushing outputs have all come this season now that he's seeing a higher snap share. In fact, this game against the Giants was his second-highest snap share of the year with 70%. Dowdle should continue to be one of the fantasy bright spots in this offense for the rest of the year and will look to keep the momentum rolling against the Bengals in Week 14.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is likely headed for a reduced rule in Week 13 now that Brandin Cooks (knee) is healthy and returning to the lineup. Tolbert had previously been operating as the Cowboys' No. 2 receiver, delivering modest production at best, and now he's dropping to the No. 3 role behind CeeDee Lamb and Cooks. The 25-year-old has two touchdowns over his last four games but hasn't surpassed three catches in a single contest since Week 6. He can be avoided in most leagues as he takes on the New York Giants this Thursday.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday and was also removed from the final Week 13 injury report, suggesting that he'll be active for the Thanksgiving game on Thursday versus the division-rival New York Giants. Cooks was limited on Monday and Tuesday before upgrading to full participation on Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran pass-catcher needed surgery for a knee infection earlier this year and hasn't played since the first meeting against the Giants on Sept. 26, when he went for only one catch on four targets for 16 yards. Cooks' return is good news for Dallas' offense, but with quarterback Cooper Rush now running the show, he'll have even less fantasy appeal for the rest of 2024 and could operate as the No. 3 wideout on Thursday behind CeeDee Lamb and Jalen Tolbert.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey had a down game by his standards in Week 12 in Washington. While he scored 10 fantasy points, he missed two field goals. His two makes from 40-plus yards saved his fantasy day. Aubrey has now missed three field goals in the last two weeks. His only other miss occurred in Week 4. The Cowboys will host the Giants on Thanksgiving, and Aubrey should have plenty of chances to make kicks throughout this game. The Giants' defense is not a scary matchup for the Cowboys. Additionally, the Cowboys under quarterback Cooper Rush (knee) seem to have a hard time getting the ball into the end zone after reaching field goal range. As such, the kicks should flow for Aubrey and he should continue to be a top-five kicker for your fantasy squad. Start him with confidence in Week 13.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker is in line to continue his expanded role in Week 13 with Jake Ferguson (concussion) slated to miss another game. Schoonmaker has certainly caught the attention of quarterback Cooper Rush (knee) over the last two weeks. He has caught nine of 14 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown over that span. The Cowboys will host the New York Giants on Thanksgiving in Week 13. The Giants are No. 2 against opposing tight ends in fantasy football in 2024. They just held the red-hot Cade Otton to one reception in Week 12. Schoonmaker's production could be tapped this week. However, Schoonmaker is an important target in an offense devoid of reliable playmakers outside of wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (back/foot). As such, Schoonmaker may be able to produce based on volume alone. Given the volatility at tight end in fantasy football, you could do a lot worse than Schoonmaker this week. He should be in lineups, especially those missing Ferguson.