NFL Week 15: Cowboys 24, Saints 17

Summary

Yes my followers, yes, the improbable happened. The Dallas Cowboys walked into the Superdome on Saturday night with virtually no chance, from the columnists point of view, to defeat the undefeated New Orleans Saints. In the words of Tony Dungy, not verbatim though: "The Dallas Cowboys have absolutely no chance to beat the New Orleans Saints tonight." Oh really Tony, really?! To be honest, i think the only people who gave Dallas a chance WERE Dallas FANS, but i even heard some Dallas fans say we were gonna lose. I predicted this game 2 weeks prior that we were gonna win, and no one listened to me. They say I was being a homer, a dick rider, a super fan, etc. Well, we did it, just like I said! It was a solid game from everyone, defensively and offensively. Tony Romo played like a MVP, throwing for 312 yards and a TD on 22 of 34 passing. Our defense was the star this game. holding the high flying Saints to their lowest scoring total of the season. They also sacked Drew Brees 4 times, pick him off once and caused and recovered two fumbles, one in which sealed the game. The domination started when the Cowboys went on their first drive and scored on a 49 yard pass from Romo to Miles Austin, who had 7 catches and 139 yards. Dallas held the saints to 0 points in he first half, something that hasn't happened to the Saints this season, and three straight 3 and outs. Our only flaw that game was our special teams, mainly the field goal kicking..mainly Nick Folk lol. He missed a game sealing field goal that could of put the Saints away permanently, but thanks to the defense, the hope of a Saints comeback was shot down. We gave the Saints their first loss, something 13 teams before us couldn't and didn't do.

Grades

Defense - A+

Offense - A+

Special Teams - D-

Player of the Game goes to...

DeMarcus Ware, who played with a sprained neck. He managed to get two sacks, and two forced fumbles, one in which won the game.

Play of the Game goes to...

DeMarcus Ware's game winning sack and force fumble

Highlights

Side Notes.....

The Cowboys handed the Saints their first loss of the season...The Saints were held scoreless in the first half for the first time in the whole season...Nick Folk was cut days after the game, he was on a s6 game streak of missed field goals...The Saints failed to score three touchdowns fro the first time this season...The Saints allowed 4 sack after allowing 15 in the first 13 games of the season...

Next Week's Opponent:

Washington Redskins (4-11) @ FedEx Field

NFL Week 13: Giants 31, Cowboys 28

*long exhaaaaaaaaaaaaale*

I didn't watch the game, I only saw highlights and heard a scarce amount of game audio. I just heard and saw enough though to know that we blew a game we had won. This game was in the palms of our hands and we let it slip right out. The moment shifter was Marion Barber's fumble right before the half that set up a Giants touchdown. Despite Tony Romo playing LIGHTS out by throwing for 3 TD's and 392 yards and no picks, Jason Witten having a monster game with 14 catches and 156yards and Miles Austin beasting with 10 catches, 104 yards and a TD, we jst found a way to lose. With every analyst in the world talking about our December woes, by playing like this, we are just proving them right.

Next Week's Opponent:

San Diego Chargers (9-3) @ Cowboys Stadium

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 11: Cowboys 7, Redskins 6

(Sorry for the late post!)

Summary

What can I say about this game? Except that the Cowboys stunk like hot garbage juice on an early summer day. For the second straight week, Dallas was held scoreless until the fourth quarter. They could not convert on 3rd and 4th down situations, and the were missing vital red-zone conversions and field goals. the only thing that allowed us to rally back and win was Shaun Suisham's two missed fields goals. Miles Austin had himself a bad day, only catchign for passes for 43 yards. One, and the only, thing that was good is that when it counted, Romo came through in the clutch and delivered our only touchdown to Patrick Crayton after Romo spun off a defender who could've ended the game with a sack for a loss of yards. None the less, we weren't supposed to go down o the wire with a team that we are CLEARLY better than. I guess that why you play the game*shrugs*

Grades

Offense - C

Defense - C

Special Teams - D-

Player of the Game goes to...

Patrick Crayton for catching the only/game winning TD and Tony Romo for avoiding a possible sack ad delivering it

Play of the Game goes to...

Romo's pass and Crayton's catch TD and Anthony Spencer's game sealing interception

Highlights

Side Notes.....

The Cowboys go a second game without scoring in the first half, and only scoring one TD, both in the fourth quarter...Jason Witten (foot), Tony Romo (back) both had injuries...DeMarcus Ware ended his six game sack streak

Next Week's Opponent:

Oakland Raiders (3-7) @ Cowboys Stadium on Thanksgiving

NFL Week 10: Packers 17, Cowboys 7

Summary

The Cowboys came into Lambeau Field with a four game winning streak, the hottest receiver in the NFL in Miles Austin, a quarterback in Tony Romo that was playing lights out, and a high-powered offense. That usually equals domination, correct? Wrong! We left that field with a loss, a laundry list of injuries and an empty feeling, just the opposite of a win. Last week against the Eagles, I blogged about how we won as a team and worked perfectly together. This week, ironically, we lost as a team. You cannot put blame on anyone for this loss. We had several opportunities to make plays and we blew them. Sure, you can say Roy E. Williams dropped a wide open pass and he fumbled, but he had 105 yards and set-up a couple of scores. Our O-Line, even before Colombo got hurt, wasn't protecting AT ALL, Nick Folk missed an easy short yardage field goal that would've given us the first lead, Romo threw a COSTLY interception at the goal line and we lost several fumbles that led to Packers scores. This loss can't be blamed on anyone except the Dallas Cowboys.

Grades

Offense - C

Defense - C-

Special teams- D

Player of the Game goes to...

I have to give it to Aaron Rodgers. He was playing with poise and didn't crack.

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Play of the Game goes to...

Charles Woodson's strip of Roy E. Williams, which was basically the monkey wrench play

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Highlights

Side Notes.....

Right Tackle Marc Colombo left the game with a broken left fibula. He hasn't been ruled out for the season yet...Free Safety Ken Hamlin left the game with a groin injury. He will be out 3-4 weeks...This loss snapped Dallas' four game winning streak...The Cowboys have had at least 3 sacks in seven straight games...Romo is still the winnignest Cowboys quarterback at Lambeau field despite being only 1-1 there.

Next Week's Opponent:

Washington Redskins (3-6) @ Cowboys 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

NFL Week 7: Cowboys 37, Falcons 21

Summary

The Cowboys entered this game as an underdog and were doubted the whooole week before it. The silenced the doubters and upset the betters by dominating the Atlanta Falcons is beautiful fashion. We were clicking on all cylinders. Offense: Tony Romo threw for 311 yards, 3 scores and zero interceptions and we totaled 414 yards. Defense: we sacked Matt Ryan 4 times and forced him to throw 2 interceptions while we allowed only 298 total yards. Special Teams: Patrick Crayton returned a punt for touchdown to seal the game in the 4th quarter with less than 8 minutes left. Whether you want to believe it or not, this was a huge game for the Cowboys to win so they could prove to themselves and the rest of the league that we are who we say we are. This was our first statement game this season and we answered the call. Oh yea, I forgot to mention that Miles Austin was a BEAST again with 6 catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns

Grades

Offense - A

Defense - B

Special Teams - A+

Player of the Game goes to...

I gotta give it once again to my man Miles Austin. He was a BEEEEAST!

Play of the Game goes to...

Patrick Crayton's punt return, game sealing TD (Looks at T-Newman's block!)

Highlights

Side Notes.....

Over the last two weeks, Miles Austin has leads the league in catches, yards, yards per catch and receiving touchdowns...Romo strained his neck on a run in the first quarter, but returned ok...Dallas has beaten Atlanta two straight times...

Next Week's Opponent:

Seattle Seahawks (2-4) @ Cowboys Stadium

NFL Week 3: Cowboys 21, Panthers 7

Summary

The Cowboys came into this game with a chip on their shoulder. They just recently got embarrassed at their home opener by the New York Giants, and were looking to bounce back at home against the Carolin Panthers who entered this game 0-2. The Cowboys opening drive was superb. Our passing game was working, our running game was working, everything was falling into place. It was no doubt in my mind that we were gonna score....was I wrong. On a 2nd and 9 play on the Panthers 12 yard line, Romo got sacked for a 10 yard loss. That sucked the life out of Dallas because two plays after, we attempted a field goal and missed. So a good opening drive with zero points scored...smh. After that, the first half was just bleh! We were doing great statistically, but we weren't scoring. The Panthers ended up scoring the only touchdown of the first half and we went into halftime down 7-0 along with a whole crowd of boos. But, they came out BOOMING in the second half. We shut the Panthers out 21-0 in the 2nd half. Our run game was again the reason we dominated. Romo wasn't really a factor though. He made key throws, but he left the game without a TD pass. Overall, this was a good, statement win for Dallas. I wasnt impressed that much, but it was a good win.

Grades

Offense - B

Defense - A

Special Teams - C

Player of the Game goes to...

Well, its actually a couple of players lol.

Victor Butler, the rookie LB out of Oregon State had two key back to back sacks and a forced fumble that helped seal the game for Dallas

Tashard Choice and Felix Jones helped the running game flourish. Choice ran for 82 yards on 18 carries and a TD while Jones gashed the Panthers with 96 yards on 8 carries with an astonishing 11.8 yards a carry!

Play of the Game goes to...

Felix Jones' monster juke on Charles Godfrey

Terence Newmans interception for a TD to seal the game.....sorry, I cannot find a video lol

Highlights

Side Notes.....

Felix Jones strained strained his PCL after a 40-yard run. They sat he might miss a week or two.....The Cowboys now have the most wins on Monday Night Football with 42.....After not recording a turnover nor a sack in their first 2 games, Dallas came up with 3 sacks and 3 turnovers against Carolina.....Tony Romo did not throw a TD in this game

Next Week's Opponent:

Denver Broncos (3-0) at Mile High Stadium

NFL Week 2: Giants 33, Cowboys 31

Summary

*sigh* What can I say about this loss? ALOT, but Ill keep it short. The Cowboys opened there brand new, 1.5 BILLION dollar stadium (nick named "The Palace in Dallas") with a loss to one of our biggest rivals...the New York Giants. What a way to open up a stadium, huh?! -_-. And, on top of that, they broke an attendance record by having over 105,000 people present. That's a SPORTS record, not just an NFL record, a record in all of SPORTS history. You'd think we would come out and win, right?......WRONG! There was a lot of blame to pass around in this loss. You cannot put the blame on any one player, coach and etc. The TEAM as a whole played awful. Our only bright spots were our running game, which gashed the Giants for 251 yards on 29 carries and 2 TD's with a WHOPPING 8.7 yard a run average, and our run defense, which held the Giants to 97 yards on 26 carries and a mere 3.7 yard a run average. Our pass defense was HORRENDOUS. They allowed Eli Manning to throw for 330 yards on 25 of 38 passing and 2 TD's and we didn't sack him ONCE. Ironically, there average gain per pass was 8.7. Don't think that I forgot about Tony Romo. I don't know whats wrong with our quarterback. Its like everytime there is a huge stage, the lights are on and everyone is watching, he chokes. He did mediocre at best. He threw for 127 yards on 13 for 29 passing, 1 TD and 3 interceptions. All three of those picks led to 17 Giant points (pun intended). Our offense turned the ball over 4 times, which led to 24 Giant points. If it wasn't for those lucky plays and crazy turnovers, the score wold have been 31-7. I know I sound like I'm being a homer, but the Giants won this game off of pure luck. Point, blank, period.

Grades

Offense - an A for the run game and an F for the pass game equals a C

Defense - an A for the rush defense and an F for the pass defense equals a C

Special Teams - B

Player of the Game goes to...

*sigh* Eli Manning and his wide receivers. They put on a clinic smh

Play of the Game goes to...

Eli's pass to Mario Mannignham that got tipped by Jay Ratliff, but still was caught and setup the game winning field goal...LUCK

Highlights

Side Notes.....

Starting running back Marion Barber III had a quad strain. They say the Cowboys will "wait and see.".....The Cowboys set a new sports attendance record by having 105,121 people present at Sunday's game.....The Cowboys recorded zero sacks this game, and are 32nd in the NFL with zero sacks, after leading the league last season with 59.....After Sunday's stellar rushing performance, the Cowboys now lead the NFL in rush yards a game with 194.5 per and are 3rd in points scored with 32.5 per

Next Week's Opponent:

Carolina Panthers (0-2) at Cowboys Stadium

NFL Week 1: Cowboys 34, Buccaneers 21

Wow! What a way to kick off the 2009 NFL Season for the Cowboys! The Cowboys continued their opening game success by being the winningest team in season openers in NFL history.

Summary

Overall, we did above average. Our offense wasn't clicking early in the first quarter but we eventually got it together and did excellent. We managed to rack up a total of 462 yards, with most of them coming through the air. Our passing attack was the key to this win, with Tony Romo throwing for 353 yards on 16/27 passing with 3 TD's and a whopping passer rating of 140.6. Our rushing attack didn't really show up as I expected them to, with just a mere 118 yards total rushing and a TD. Even our special teams did great! They managed to block a field goal, which was the deciding factor of the game. Our defense, however, did really shabby. They allowed a total of 450 yards, with the majority of those yards coming on the ground. Cadillac Williams (Tampa Bay's Running Back) ripped us apart for 97 yards on 13 carries and a TD. While Derrick Ward got us for 62 yards on 12 carries and a TD. Our passing defense was no exception either. They allowed Byron Leftwich to scorch em for 276 yards and a TD. The passing D gave up several long bombs and passes also. Those either set up touchdowns or field goals. I can cut the D some slack because there are alot of new guys and they haven't gel'd together properly yet. Id give them about 2 or 3 more games to get it together.

Grades

Offense - A

Defense - C

Special Teams - A

Player of the Game goes to...

Tony Romo.

The reason he gets it because he just proved to everyone and their mother that he doesn't need Terrel Owens to be a successful quarterback. Without TO, he managed to throw 3 TD's to three different receivers and rack up 353 yards with a passer rating of 140.6. Doesn't seem to me that hes missing something, now does it?

Play of the Game goes to...

Gerald Sensabaugh's block field goal.

Believe it or not, this changed the WHOLE tempo of the game. If you watch the game, notice how the home crowd just got extremely quiet lol

Highlights

Side Notes.....

Sensabaugh hurt himself while trying to make a tackle in the 2nd half....Romo tweaked his ankle, but there is no sign of a sprain. He expects to recover fully

Next Week's Opponent:

New York Giants (1-0) at Cowboys Stadium for the home And new stadium opener.