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Dallas Cowboys Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Cowboys allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

10.1
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
79
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cowboys

Players who have historically scored most against the Dallas Cowboys defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Jahmyr Gibbs
DET
24.6
avg pts vs Cowboys (2 games)
#2 Target
Saquon Barkley
PHI
14.6
avg pts vs Cowboys (4 games)
#3 Target
Tyrone Tracy
NYG
13.7
avg pts vs Cowboys (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Dallas Cowboys (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Devin Singletary
NYG
10.6
S2025 Wk18 Tyrone Tracy
NYG
27.9
S2025 Wk17 Jeremy McNichols
WAS
4
S2025 Wk17 Rachaad White
WAS
3.7
S2025 Wk17 Jacory Croskey-Merritt
WAS
22.5
S2025 Wk16 Keaton Mitchell
LAC
1.3
S2025 Wk16 Omarion Hampton
LAC
16.5
S2025 Wk16 Hassan Haskins
UNK
1.4
S2025 Wk16 Kimani Vidal
LAC
1.1
S2025 Wk15 Aaron Jones
MIN
9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dallas Cowboys defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Dallas Cowboys allow an average of 10.1 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (79 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Dallas Cowboys?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Dallas Cowboys: Jahmyr Gibbs (24.6 avg pts in 2 games), Saquon Barkley (14.6 avg pts in 4 games), Tyrone Tracy (13.7 avg pts in 4 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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