There was no football for the Cowboys in Week 8 as they were on a bye and the same is true for their Week 9 opponent in the Tennessee Titans.

Dallas and Tennessee will meet next week on Monday Night Football.Dallas won their last meeting with Tennessee back in 2014 http://www.authenticsdallascowboys.com/cheap-chris-jones-jersey , but things have changed a lot since then. The Titans have since added quarterback Marcus Mariota, had their own stint with DeMarco Murray, and even changed uniforms. The Cowboys don’t even look like the same team from the last time they played a game this season as they’ve added wide receiver Amari Cooper.Both the Cowboys and Titans will enter the final game of Week 9 with 3-4 records. The winner will leave .500 and the loser will see their season slip all the more out of their fingers. If you’re wondering who will win a week ahead just know that Oddsshark has the Cowboys as six-point favorites. Yes, six. Dallas initially opened as four-point favorites so things have grown in their favor since according to the fine mathematicians that tabulate such things. In their three wins they’ve won by 7, 2, and 33 plus they’ve experienced offensive struggles for almost half of the season so a six-point margin of victory seems generous at this time.Cowboys news: Why it takes “11 guys to slow down” Ezekiel Elliott. Texans GM Brian Gaine knows Ezekiel Elliott is one of the NFL’s best players - Matt Mosley, SportsDayMuch like any opponent, Gaine knows that Ezekiel Elliott must be prioritized because he’s one of the league’s most elite players.How Ezekiel Elliott surprised teammates, sparked Cowboys last Sunday - Jon Machota- SportsDayElliott sparked his teammates prior to their week four victory with his energy and leadership.Ezekiel Elliott stepping out of his comfort zone for Dallas Cowboys - Todd Archer http://www.authenticsdallascowboys.com/cheap-geoff-swaim-jersey , ESPNThis team needed someone to fill the pregame leadership role occupied recently by folks like Jason Witten or Sean Lee. Elliott ran with the opportunity.Silencing Houston’s home crowd key vs. Texans - Margaux Gill, DallasCowboys.comThe Cowboys are 0-2 on the road this season, which is unlike the Cowboys teams of the Jason Garrett era. Cowboys know offense still needs to improve and especially on the road - Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-TelegramWe’ve seen that this offense can find some juice at home but now they have to prove it on the road against the Texans.Cowboys defense will have to step up their game on the road against the Texans - Michael Sisemore, Blogging The BoysTexans QB Deshaun Watson is poorly protected but Dallas only averages 2.5 sacks on the road. That’s not good for a defense that is predicated on pressure being their strongest attribute.Cowboys defense must shake habit of allowing chunk plays - David Helman, Dallas CowboysThe Cowboys defense is among the best against the big play but have seen an uptick in that category over the last two games.Resetting the NFC East: Has Eagles’ slow start opened up the division? - ESPN StaffThe assumption was that the Philadelphia Eagles would run away with the East, but that ain’t happening.Cowboys have the best pass rusher no one talks about - Stephen White, SBNation.comRetired NFL defensive end Stephen White takes a closer look at Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence, one of the league's best pass rushers.Two Cowboys players named to PFF 2018 first-quarter All-Pro team - Michael Renner Youth Terrance Williams Jersey , Pro Football FocusNo, it's not the league leader in sacks.It's also not the league leader in rushing yards.So who does that leave?Bill O’Brien: DeMarcus Lawrence can “wreck a game” – Josh Alper, ProFootballTalkLawrence may not get credit from PFF, but he's sure getting credit from the Texans head coach.David Irving and Randy Gregory expected to play Sunday despite missing practice - David Moore, SportsDayIrving and Gregory were not at practice Thursday for different reasons but both still plan to play against Texans.Why did Randy Gregory and David Irving miss Thursday's practice? - Clarence Hill, Fort Worth Star-TelegramNo need to panic, two of the Cowboys pass rushers missed practice but they weren't for troubling reasons.What will Cowboys do to make room for David Irving? - David Moore, SportsDayWho can it be now? www.nflshopoutlet.com/baltimore-ravens