Marion vs. Julius, Part 10

It’s Turkey game time, which means one thing: Julius is back! The Seahawks come limping into Texas Stadium for Thursday’s Thanksgiving battle following Sunday’s home loss to the Redskins.

To say Julius Jones was a non-factor in that game would be doing non-factors a disservice. Jones was scheduled to start, but only received 2 carries for 21 yards, which were his only touches for the day. Jones seems to have fallen out of favor with outgoing coach Mike Holmgren, in what was supposed to be a “prove it” kind of season for him after winning the starting role to begin the season. Injuries and other factors have lessened the impact Julius has on the Seahawks offense to the point that he can barely get on the field now. Jones is hopeful he will have some kind of impact on Thursday’s game, but we’ll have to see if Holmgren gives him the opportunity.

Meanwhie, the Cowboys were at home Sunday, taking care of business against the 49ers. Marion Barber had a solid, if unspectacular effort in the game, carrying 19 times for 59 yards and catching 7 passes for 50 yards. The 49ers did a good job of bottling up the Cowboys running game, making Barber a virtual non-factor for most of the game. Tashard Choice was able to get a few carries this game, whivh will hopefully start lightening the load Barber as the Cowboys make their push toward the playoffs.

This week is Turkey Week, as the Cowboys play host to the Seahawks Thursday afternoon. If you can’t go to the game, be sure to grab your grub and huddle around the set for a day full of football!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Stats through Week 12
Marion Barber rushing: 215 carries, 838 yards, 6 TDs
Julius Jones rushing: 141 carries, 637 yards, 2 TDs

Marion Barber receiving: 46 catches, 353 yards, 2 TD
Julius Jones receiving: 14 catches, 66 yards, 0 TDs

Fumbles
Marion Barber: 6 (2 lost)
Julius Jones: 2 (1 lost)

Info gathered from Yahoo! Sports and the Dallas Morning News