Felix Jones finally 1st option again for Cowboys

By Stephen Hawkins

Associated Press

Published: Thursday, Oct. 18 2012 11:35 a.m. MDT

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Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) rushes for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012.

Gail Burton, Associated Press

Summary

Felix Jones finally gets a chance to be the first option again for the Dallas Cowboys.

IRVING, Texas — Felix Jones finally gets a chance to be the first option again for the Dallas Cowboys.

The fifth-year running back and former first-round pick certainly had to be patient. He had only three carries in the first four games this season.

With DeMarco Murray out because of a sprained left foot, Jones is set to start Sunday when the Cowboys (2-3) visit Carolina.

When Murray broke his right ankle late last season, Jones responded with consecutive 100-yard games. Murray got hurt last week at Baltimore, and Jones finished that game with 18 rushes for 92 yards with a 22-yard touchdown.

Coach Jason Garrett said Jones has been a good football player all along.

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