Author: Jori Epstein, USA TODAY

The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott tried to make sense of the final sequence in Sunday’s NFC wild-card playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

The Cowboys never gained sure footing against 49ers, who played a more physical, more disciplined game. Dallas was hurt by 14 penalties for 89 yards.

49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa suffered a concussion against the Cowboys after fellow San Francisco defensive tackle D.J. Jones ran into him.

The NFL is more slime-friendly than fans might expect from a league whose acronym is sometimes mocked as the No Fun League.

Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist DeMarcus Ware mentored Cowboys rookie star Micah Parsons ahead of NFC wild-card playoff against 49ers.

When Nick Saban switched Trevon Diggs to cornerback, the longtime receiver cried. His mother wanted an explanation from the Alabama coach.

Upon entering the NFL, Trevon Diggs was defined by his relationship to his Pro Bowl brother. Now he’s an emerging star with his own Pro Bowl nod.

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch and DE DeMarcus Lawrence were among those who let loose on NFL officiating after Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals.

Hall of Fame Raiders coach Tom Flores reflects on his time working for John Madden in Oakland in the 1970s.

Jerry Jones called John Madden a dear friend and paid tribute to the NFL icon on Tuesday night, saying “he made your life better.”