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