Rico Dowdle warned the Cowboys, who joked about his “buckle up” comment after he rushed for more than 200 yards last week. The running back, who signed with Carolina this offseason after Dallas let him walk in free agency, rushed for 183 yards, had 56 yards receiving and scored a touchdown.

The Panthers upset the Cowboys 30-27 on a last-play field goal by Ryan Fitzgerald.

Carolina is now 3-3, while Dallas fell to 2-3-1.

Cowboys fans were giddy after a tie with the Packers two weeks ago and a decisive victory over the Jets last week. It was fool’s gold.

The Panthers proved the better team on Sunday, outgaining the Cowboys 410 to 292. They held Javonte Williams, who they signed to replace Dowdle, to 29 yards on 13 carries and forced a three-and-out by the Cowboys the last time Dallas saw

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