Blogging The Boys - Cowboys @ Titans (Week 2) 2014: Game Time, TV Schedule, Online Streaming, Radio, Open ThreadsDallas Cowboys, all the time...since 2005.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47663/Picture_4.png2014-09-14T15:14:16-05:00http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/rss/stream/59115422014-09-14T15:14:16-05:002014-09-14T15:14:16-05:00Cowboys 26 Titans 10: Defense And Murray Rise Up
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<p>The defense was good, especially in the first half. DeMarco Murray was unstoppable. Dan Bailey was dead on. And the early demise of the Dallas Cowboys is not happening the way so many thought. </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Cowboys</a> needed to go into Tennessee to play the <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Titans</a> and show they were not the team that got beaten up in the first game of the season.</p>
<p>That was accomplished. The defense showed up in a major way in the first half, and came very close to closing things out by halftime. They held the Titans to a paltry 68 yards and two first downs, making <span>Jake Locker</span> look absolutely hopeless. <span>DeMarco Murray</span> was a total beast, getting 111 yards in the first half alone, and finishing with 167 on 29 carries. The only negative was that <span>Tony Romo</span> still did not look sharp, and the Cowboys had too many drives stall in close, settling for three <span>Dan Bailey</span> field goals when at least one of the possessions should have resulted in touchdowns.</p>
<p>For a brief time after half, things got a little dicey. It was reminiscent of huge leads blown last year, as the Titans surged to 10 quick points. Locker looked like a completely different quarterback with the help of a bad tackle by <span>Morris Claiborne</span> that let <span>Delanie Walker</span> go 61 yards for a touchdown. But the Cowboys answered with an 80-yard touchdown drive (that might have gotten a wee bit of help from the zebras) and then <span>Rolando McClain</span> made an incredible juggling interception of a pass tipped by Henry Melton. The whistle was blown, robbing McClain of what probably was an easy touchdown, but the call was reviewed and the ball awarded to Dallas, leading to another filed goal by the supremely reliable Bailey.</p>
<p>Tennessee would mount another charge in the fourth quarter, moving quickly down the field, but the drive stalled after a near touchdown where <span>Brandon Carr</span> managed to knock the ball loose just as <span>Nate Washington</span> was going to the ground. Locker's fourth down pass was just out of bounds, Dallas took over, and with some gutsy running from Murray on a day that will go down as one of his best performances, Dallas ate up enough clock to finish things up and preserve the win.</p>
<p>The big story, though, was the repeated stops the worst defense in the history of professional football, as it was dubbed by so many, kept getting. They kept the Titans totally bottled up for a half, and managed to do just enough in the second half. <span>Barry Church</span> got the first turnover of the season for Dallas with his interception on the second play of the second quarter. Rolando McClain established that he is the new star of the defense. His acrobatic interception was just part of his day. He was consistently making jarring hits and was credited with a sack.</p>
<p>One problem remains defensively, as the pass rush still had trouble getting to the quarterback. Although the team was credited with two sacks, it was not coming primarily from the down linemen, with McClain's sack above added to one split by Melton and <span>Kyle Wilber</span>, who was in as a defensive end.</p>
<p>Offensively, there are going to be lingering questions about Tony Romo, who just does not look sharp. It did not appear that he had as many problems with seeing the field, but there was a definite lack of velocity on his passes. He would only wind up with 176 yards through the air, which was overshadowed by the 220 rushing yards accumulated by Murray, <span>Joseph Randle</span>, and Lance Dunbar. It remains to be seen just whether Romo is really back, or his back is still an issue. He was not helped by the four sacks the offensive line surrendered, with <span>Doug Free</span> having major problems in pass protection.</p>
<p>But the positives far outweigh any negatives. In addition to the big plays mentioned above, the defensive backs had a lot better coverage this game. Dez Bryant was still doing Dez things, getting 103 yards and a touchdown. The offensive line was consistently gashing huge holes in the defense.</p>
<p>And Dallas is 1-1. Things look far, far brighter for the Star.</p>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2014/9/14/6148583/dallas-cowboys-at-tennessee-titans-cowboys-dominate-early-win-26-10Tom Ryle2014-09-14T13:26:18-05:002014-09-14T13:26:18-05:00Cowboys @ Titans: Game Day Open Thread III
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<p>The score after the second quarter is Cowboys 16 - Titans 0</p> <p>Thanks to a stout defensive effort and a grinding run game, the Cowboys hold a nice halftime lead. Time to close it out in the second half.</p>
<p>More thread for third quarter chat...</p>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2014/9/14/6147511/cowboys-titans-game-day-open-thread-iiiDavid Halprin2014-09-14T12:36:34-05:002014-09-14T12:36:34-05:00Cowboys @ Titans: Game Day Open Thread II
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<p>The score after the first quarter is Cowboys 3 - Titans 0</p> <p>More thread for second quarter chat...</p>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2014/9/14/6147509/cowboys-titans-game-day-open-thread-iiDavid Halprin2014-09-14T11:45:02-05:002014-09-14T11:45:02-05:00Cowboys @ Titans: Game Day Open Thread
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<p>And away we go...</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a> play the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a> at LP Filed in Nashville, TN.</p>
<p>Enjoy the game!</p>
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https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2014/9/14/6147505/cowboys-titans-game-day-open-threadDavid Halprin2014-09-14T04:00:01-05:002014-09-14T04:00:01-05:00Cowboys @ Titans Game Day Notes
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<p>Find all your information here on how to watch the Cowboys game, which TV channel it's on, where to find it on the radio, the betting odds, the injury reports and more.</p> <p>The Dallas Cowboys will be desperate for a victory this afternoon. Falling into an 0-2 hole makes the rest of the season a tough climb, not insurmountable, but definitely not the way you want to start a season. All eyes will be watching Tony Romo to see if he can redeem himself for an abysmal showing in week one of the season. His three interceptions against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half doomed Dallas. Romo needs a return to form and the offense needs to help out a surprisingly decent defense after one game. The much-maligned unit turned in a credible performance last Sunday and will look to improve on that first effort.</p>
<p>The Titans, on the other hand, will be trying to hold on to the momentum form their good play in week one of the season. They went on the road and handled the Kansas City Chiefs. They will be at home and are sure to have a rowdy crowd behind them after their first game win. Should be an interesting game.</p>
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<p><i>Important links: </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/depth-chart.html">Cowboys depth chart</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2014/8/5/5966935/cowboys-first-depth-chart-of-2014-more-questions-than-answers-on-defense"> </a><i>| </i><a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/roster.html" target="_blank">Roster</a></p>
<p><b>Date:</b> September 14, 2014</p>
<p><b>Game time:</b> 1:00 PM EST</p>
<p><b>Location</b>: LP Field - Nashville, TN</p>
<p><b>TV channel:</b> FOX (<a href="http://506sports.com/">Do I get the game?</a>)</p>
<p><b>Radio</b>: <a href="http://dfw.cbslocal.com/station/1053-the-fan/" target="_blank">105.3 The Fan</a> | <a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/radio-broadcast-information.html" target="_blank">Full listings</a></p>
<p><b>Online streaming</b>: <a target="_blank" href="https://gamerewind.nfl.com/nflgr/secure/packages?ttv=0&icampaign=gamerewind-cs-homepage">NFL Game Rewind</a> <i>(Watch only after Sunday broadcasts)</i></p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a> record:</b> (0-1)</p>
<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a> record:</b> (1-0)</p>
<p><b>Injury report:</b></p>
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<h4>DALLAS COWBOYS</h4>
<p>OUT - LB Justin Durant (groin), DE Lavar Edwards (knee), DE Anthony Spencer (knee), T <span>Darrion Weems</span> (shoulder)<br><br>QUESTIONABLE - S <span>C.J. Spillman</span> (groin)<br><br>PROBABLE - G <span>Zack Martin</span> (foot), DT Terrell McClain (ankle), QB Tony Romo (back), DE George Selvie (shoulder), WR Terrance Williams (back)</p>
<h4>TENNESSEE TITANS</h4>
<p>OUT - LB Zach Brown (shoulder)<br><br>QUESTIONABLE - DT Mike Martin (hamstring)<br><br>PROBABLE - RB Jackie Battle (neck), WR Justin Hunter (knee), QB Charlie Whitehurst (right finger), S <span>George Wilson</span> (foot)</p>
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<p><b><b>Odds</b>: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oddsshark.com/">Dallas +</a>3</b></p>
<p><b style="font-weight: bold;">Prediction</b><b>: </b>Cowboys 24 - Titans 23</p>
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