NFL Week 12: Cowboys 24, Raiders 7

Summary

This year we added the Oakland Raiders to the laundry list of teams that we annually slaughter on Thanksgiving. Every year we always have a stellar performance from one player, and this year, to nobody's surprise, that guy was Miles Austin. He lit up the stat sheet with 145 yards on 7 catches and a touchdown. This is such an accomplishment because he did it against arguably the best cornerback in the league, Nnamdi Asomugha. Our run game wasn't too shabby themselves either. we rushed for 195 yards and 1 TD. Each of our running backs had long runs over 40 yards. Tashard Choice had a 66-yard blast on a wildcat play, Felix Jones had a 46 yard scamper that was also a TD and Marion Barber III had a 42-yard run. As usual, we were clicking on all cylinders on defense and offense. Tony Romo threw for 309 yards and 2 TD's along with zero interceptions. As a team, we didn't have a turnover and we caused one. Critics will say this wasn't a HUGE win because it isn't. BUT, keep this in mind: the Raiders beat two winning teams (Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles) who has a combined record of 15-7, and one is a division winner.

Grades

Offense - A+

Defense - A+

Special Teams - B

Player of the Game goes to...

Once again *drum roll* Miles Austin!

Play of the Game goes to...

Tashard Choice's 66-yard tear

Highlights

Side Notes.....

Since he became a starter, Tony Romo has never loss on Thanksgiving...Anthony Spencer recorded his first two sacks of the year...The Cowboys averaged 8.8 yards a play

Next Week's Opponent:

New York Giants (6-5) @ Giants Stadium

NFL Week 9: Cowboys 20, Eagles 16

I'm not going to do the regular loong, drawn out blog with this one. Why? Because I'm PUMPED!!!! This was the BIGGEST game of the season and we delivered like Papa Johns! I think everyone in America picked the Eagles to beat us except Cowboys fans lol. The main reason I didn't go with the extensive blog is that we played as a TEAM, we played as ONE. Nobody out shined nobody in this game. There were only a couple of notable plays and stats. Tony Romo threw his first interception in the last 143 passes without one, Miles Austin only caught one ball, which was a 49-yard touchdown and basically the game winning touchdown and he continued his four game TD catching streak, DeMarcus Ware another sack this game, making this his fourth straight game with a sack.

Overall, this was just a HUUUUUGE win....HUGE!!!!!!

Next Week's Opponent:

Green Bay Packers (4-4) @ Lambeau Field

NFL Week 8: Cowboys 38, Sehawks 17

Summary

The Cowboys continued to roll as the pasted the Seattle Seahawks in a 39-17 in Cowboys Stadium on Sunday for their 3 straight win. The offense was clicking on all cylinders and were almost flawless. Tony Romo had a another great game with 256 yards in the air along with 3 TD passes to 3 different receivers. Also, for a third straight game, Romo hasn't thrown an interception, which is a career first. In his last 5 games, Romo has thrown for 8 TDs and one pick and is 4-1. Miles Austin didn't have his usual monster game, but he contributed with 5 catches for 61 yards and a score. Our run game flourished, but not like it usually does. As a team, we rushed for 113 yards on 29 carries, which is a 3.9 yards per rush average.Where we really shined at was our special teams. Patrick Crayton returned a punt 82 yards for a score, This is the second straight week that he has returned a punt for a TD. Our defense played good, but gave up over 300 yards this game in a winning effort.

Grades

Offense - A

Defense - B

Special Teams - A+

Player of the Game goes to...

Tony Romo!

Play of the Game goes to...

Patrick Craytons 82-yard punt return for a TD. (Look at the stiff arm to the punter...ouch!)

Highlights

Side Notes.....

For the third straight game, Romo hasn't thrown an interception, a career first...DeMarcus Ware has had a sack in 3 straight games...Dallas has beaten Seattle twice in a row...Dallas is on a 3 game win streak...Patrick Crayton returned a punt for a TD two weeks straight...Miles Austin has had atleast 1 TD reception in 3 straight games, giving him 5 in the last three games...In his last 5 games, Romo has thrown 8 touchdowns along with one pick and is 4-1 in those 5 games

Next Week's Opponent:

Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) @ Lincoln Field for the NFC East lead