Lance Dunbar rushed 12 times for 82 yards and caught a 12-yard pass in Dallas' Week 13 win over Oakland.

Dunbar has more burst and wiggle than DeMarco Murray, although Dallas' change-of-pace back is not a realistic threat to Murray's starting job. The Cowboys fancy Dunbar a speedy change-up back while Murray does the heavylifting. And there's no question Murray is superior in pass protection. Dunbar will be a weak flex option when Dallas takes on Chicago in Week 14.

Backing up Joseph Randle in the absence of DeMarco Murray, Lance Dunbar carried the ball five times for 16 yards in Dallas' Week 8 loss to the Lions.

Active for the first time since Week 5, Dunbar (hamstring) wasn't targeted in the passing game. It's possible Dunbar will be in for a bigger role behind Randle in Week 9 if Murray isn't ready to return, but the early signs suggest Murray will suit up against the Vikings. Dunbar is off the 12-team league radar.

Lance Dunbar (hamstring) is listed as probable for Week 8.

Dunbar will make his return against the Lions. He'll be in the mix for change-of-pace carries with Joseph Randle and Phillip Tanner behind DeMarco Murray.

Lance Dunbar (hamstring) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

Dunbar is going to be active for Week 8. The question is whether he'll be Dallas' No. 2 or 3 running back. The answer depends on DeMarco Murray's (knee) status. For now, it appears Murray will play, bumping Dunbar down to No. 3 status behind rookie Joseph Randle.

Lance Dunbar (hamstring) is practicing Wednesday.

Dunbar is fully expected to play Sunday, but he missed his chance for a real role. DeMarco Murray (knee) could be back and Joseph Randle played well enough in Week 8 to carry the mail again if needed.

The Cowboys expect Lance Dunbar (hamstring) to practice this week.

They're optimistic he'll be available against the Lions. Although Dunbar opened the season as the Cowboys' No. 2 back behind DeMarco Murray, the team does not envision Dunbar as a carry-the-mail type. If he returns this week, expect Dunbar, Joseph Randle, and Phillip Tanner to form a three-way RBBC.

Cowboys RB Lance Dunbar (hamstring) is listed as out for Week 7.

Phillip Tanner will be Joseph Randle's backup against the Eagles.

Lance Dunbar (hamstring) is not practicing Thursday, as expected.

Dunbar isn't going to play in Sunday's game at Philadelphia, leaving Joseph Randle and Philip Tanner as the Cowboys' running backs.

Lance Dunbar (hamstring) is not practicing Wednesday, as expected.

Dunbar still hasn't resumed running since pulling his hamstring in Week 5 and owner Jerry Jones confirmed he's not expected to return this week. With DeMarco Murray (knee) sidelined, Joseph Randle will make his first career start and is locked into 15-20 touches for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles.

Jerry Jones confirmed RB Lance Dunbar (hamstring) is not expected to play in Sunday's Week 7 game against the Eagles.

Lance Dunbar has not resumed running since pulling his hamstring in Week 5.

We'll see if Dunbar is able to get back in practice this week, but it doesn't look like he's going to be a threat this week. It's awful timing as DeMarco Murray (knee) is expected to miss the Eagles game. Virtually all media outlets covering the Cowboys expect rookie Joseph Randle to handle feature back duties Week 7.

Lance Dunbar (hamstring) and has been ruled out for Week 6.

Dunbar didn't practice all week and will miss his second straight game. Joseph Randle will serve as DeMarco Murray's backup on Sunday night against the Redskins.

Lance Dunbar (hamstring) is not practicing Thursday.

Lance Dunbar (hamstring) is not practicing Wednesday.

Dunbar pulled his hammy against the Broncos Sunday. Fifth-round rookie Joseph Randle is working as DeMarco Murray's backup this week.

Cowboys RB Lance Dunbar sustained a hamstring injury in Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Broncos.

Dunbar was returning kicks and acting as DeMarco Murray's direct backup. The severity of his pull is unknown. Phillip Tanner and rookie Joseph Randle are next up.

Lance Dunbar rushed for 19 yards on five carries in Sunday's Week 3 win over the Rams.

Dunbar and Phillip Tanner got a few carries late in the fourth quarter of the blowout win while DeMarco Murray rested up on the sidelines after his huge day. Dunbar isn't worth rostering as Murray's handcuff.

Cowboys RB Lance Dunbar (foot) is officially probable for Week 2.

Dunbar has been sidelined since August 17 with a sprained foot, but managed to practice without limitations this week. He'll return to the primary backup role behind DeMarco Murray for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Lance Dunbar (foot) returned to Cowboys practice Wednesday.

Dunbar has been sidelined for a little over three weeks with a sprained foot. He should be ready to roll as DeMarco Murray's top backup Sunday.

Cowboys RB Lance Dunbar declared his previously sprained foot healthy enough for Dunbar to return in Week 2 against Kansas City.

He should immediately resume primary backup duties behind DeMarco Murray. Phillip Tanner was Murray's backup in Sunday night's game against the Giants, and managed one carry for two yards with a nine-yard reception.

Cowboys RB Lance Dunbar (foot) has been ruled out for Week 1.

DeMarco Murray will be backed up by some combination of Phillip Tanner and Joseph Randle against the Giants. Dunbar just recently shed his walking boot.