Dallas Cowboys feast on New York Jets, 34-3
by Dave Halprin on Nov 22, 2007 6:35 PM CST
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The expected happened at Texas Stadium on Thanksgiving Day, the Dallas Cowboys crushed the New York Jets 34-3. The Cowboys defense so dominated the game that it was never in doubt who would win, leading to a methodical beat-down of the Jets that was good for the Cowboys but not very exciting TV. The Cowboys were so thoroughly in control of the game by halftime that there was no thought of a Jets comeback. It was enough to make me battle a turkey coma throughout the game.
Tony Romo was efficient in the win and the Cowboys finally turned in an effective running game. Julius Jones had 64 yards and Marion Barber closed it out finishing with 103 yards and a TD.
But it was the defense who owned the game. Greg Ellis had a few sacks, the secondary was very good in coverage, and Terence Newman made a big-time play by picking off the ball and returning it for a TD. The Jets couldn’t rush the ball and they couldn’t throw it; the Dallas defense was that dominant on the day.
The special teams also bottled up the Jets return game on kicks and punts leaving the Jets befuddled in all three phases of the game.
The Cowboys are 10-1 for the first time and are ready for the showdown next week with the 10-1 Green Bay Packers. This could be the game of the year in the NFC regular season and should go a long way towards determining home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. I can't wait.
This is an open thread for Cowboys victory chat and for the Colts/Falcons game tonight, if you can watch it.
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could be???
Grizz, this is definitely the NFC game of the year, no question about it.
The winner has the inside track to go to the SB.
by Terry on Nov 22, 2007 6:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm happy for T-New
2 INT's in two games and a TD.
by Dave Halprin on Nov 22, 2007 7:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I want my Cowboys-Packers!
The first presidential candidate to get it done gets my vote.
The entire Cowboys season is a sellout. No tv blackout!!
by barrypopik on Nov 22, 2007 7:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think you're on to something...
Talk about a one-issue voting block... NFL viewers unite. Cable and NFL Network twits, pound salt.
by DalaiLuke on Nov 22, 2007 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How about...
Canty, Ware, T-New and Ellis all pigging out on pie after the game? Those dudes did look hungry.
by Dave Halprin on Nov 22, 2007 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Where was Romo ?
He won the award too.
by coolaid on Nov 22, 2007 7:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
I wondered that, too. Maybe he thought he gets too much pub, let the defense get some love. Or maybe he hates Simms, too.
by Dave Halprin on Nov 22, 2007 7:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
probably hitting on Kelly Clarkson
seems to have a habit hitting on the Salvation haltime female acts.
by Deke on Nov 22, 2007 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
eh?
What's wrong with Kelly? I like her.
by Nelson on Nov 22, 2007 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As games go
what a complete yawner, there was no doubt about the result of the Jets/cowboy game from the opening kickoff.
No doubt about the Packer/Lions game after the first quarter, Lions controlled the first quarter and came away with 6 points after starting an impressive opening drive that ended in a penalty and fumbled Favre handoff, there was no doubt the Packers were going to win after Detroit wasted too many chances in the first quarter.
And now we get to watch a game that will probably be the best game of the day in the Colts/Falcons, who would of thought that at the start of the season. The only downer for those who are able to watch it, Bryant Gumbel is the play by play guy. WHY is this guy still doing play by play for the NFL network, he is thee worst in the business.
by Deke on Nov 22, 2007 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it's a shame...
... that Cris Collinsworth is paired with THE WRONG GUMBEL.
Greg Gumbel is so much better than brother Bryant.
And Collinsworth deserves to work with a better play-by-play guy. I enjoy Cris' insights, although looking at his quirky appearance always cracks me up -- LOL!!!
I can't stand Bryant Gumbel.
by kcbrett5 on Nov 23, 2007 12:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good win
That was a solid win. Two things I liked 1. very few mistakes and 2. We ran the ball to close out the game and broke off a couple nice runs early. Next weeks game will be tough and a real good test for us to see were we are. Also nice job defense even though the jets offensive hasnt done much all year.
by jvw on Nov 22, 2007 7:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Someone Fire Phil Simms
He's the Bill Walton of the NFL now that Theisman's been canned. After scoring their only points and going into halftime down 21-3 he says, "The Jets have to have their heads up high." Yeah, if you're a JV team maybe. Idiot.
P.S. Go Cowboys.
by jmangell0830 on Nov 22, 2007 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Simms does has a tendency
to state the obvious.
by Deke on Nov 22, 2007 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cowboys/Packers
Driver/Jennings/Jones/Robinson/Lee. Probably a lot of times it'll probably be them going 5 wide, and Favre slinging it. As long as the secondary doesn't give up the big play the Cowboys should win, easier said than done.
by sprite on Nov 22, 2007 7:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice
I put Roddy White in on my fantasy team just this morning. He just busted a big TD. Falcons up 10-0.
by Dave Halprin on Nov 22, 2007 7:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Deja Vu
This victory was very early '90's Cowboy-like. It was minor business that needed to be handled and we did it. Nothing fancy, nothing stupid. Romo had a so-so outing but our talent-level was so much higher that it didn't matter.
I'm apprehensive about the GB game. I wouldn't be shocked if we have trouble with them. However, I see us as SB bound regardless of the outcome.
My SB prediction:
DAL 37
NE 31
by Richard Joke on Nov 22, 2007 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think 102 qb rating is better than so so
Romo and the offense did what they needed to do to get the job done. When your defense dominates, you don't need to be that explosive.
by Terry on Nov 22, 2007 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Romo wasn't bad...
But he was off on too many throws. He had the chance to be spectacular. Maybe I'm just getting spoiled. But you are right about his rating and completion % being better than so so.
by Richard Joke on Nov 23, 2007 7:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The whole passing game looked off
Loved the TO touchdown though. Perfect throw.
by dunkman on Nov 23, 2007 9:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've got many concerns leading up to the GB game
As sprite mentioned, Driver/Jennings/Jones/Robinson/Lee in that five wide set will cause our pass coverage major problems.
In game planning for this, I hope and pray that Wade comes up with something to effectively defend that. Reverting back to the horrible pass defense in the first Giants meeting and the Redskins game last week will get us killed against Brett Favre and the Pack's arsenal of aerial weapons.
And on offense, this may be the best pair of corners we'll face in Al Harris and Charles Woodson, although C-Dub sprained his toe in today's win against the Lions and did not return.
I just want us to win and do it without sustaining any serious injuries.
by kcbrett5 on Nov 23, 2007 12:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This game evens things out
From the statistical thumping at the hands of the Pats.
Even though Romo looked a little off on some of his throws, The Boys still put up over 30 pts. Truly a team effort.
It's what I have come to expect this season, and next Thursday will most likely decide the NFC seeding order come playoff time.
Honestly, even though there can be upsets in any given game, I only see the GB game and the last game of the year vs the Scums, as the tough games left on the schedule. Detroit is showing it's true colors, and the Iggles are done for this year.
by APerfectStar on Nov 22, 2007 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was surprised too we didnt wear the throwbacks
by Terry on Nov 22, 2007 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Roy
I wasn't able to pay as close of attention in this game as usual, but when I did see Roy, he was doing good things. Stuffing runs, etc. The Jest were certainly hapless on offense, but I liked the way our secondary played this game.
Did Reeves return after getting his bell rung in the endzone?
by grapejoos on Nov 23, 2007 12:35 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
good win
we get a good win and people complain, i'm just happy to be along for the ride. stout run d and good coaching on a short week. i'll take it and any other ones we get also ....
by hashishkabob on Nov 25, 2007 7:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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