That's why the fan base has been begging for more Dowdle and less Elliott, which Mike McCarthy finally seems willing to do. While speaking with reporters in preparation for their Week 8 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers,

It wasn’t a guarantee, but Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy was confident his team will beat the 49ers on Sunday night.

The Dallas Cowboys continue to get hit with injuries, and Mike MCarthy shared the one that hit the hardest for him.

Dallas' McCarthy jokingly recommends Samuel rest a week instead of returning to play against his Cowboys in Week 8

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey wasn't spotted at the team's practice on Wednesday, which is unusual. He typically spends time during the early special teams portion outside kicking and assisting with the Cowboys special teams unit going through variations of field goal and kickoff setups.

The Dallas Cowboys expect Brandon Aubrey to be available in San Francisco after missing the first two practices of the week when the kicker was selected for jury duty