After losing to the Packers in Green Bay I think my basic question is back on the table: Do the Cowboys make it to and win in the playoffs? I thought going into Green Bay game the Boys ought to have run the ball much much more:
Some new wrinkles from the Monster this week as the Cowboys exorcised some demons from last year with a 20-16 victory over the Eagles Sunday night. With the victory, Dallas now has sole possession of first place in the NFC East. As for the new wrinkles, we saw several plays from the “Wildcat” formation as well as some plays from the three tight end set. The running game wasn’t a huge part of the game plan, as the Monster picked up 73 yards on 19 carries and 1 touchdown to go along with 4 receptions for 28 yards, but it’s impact was felt when used.
It’s game time! Welcome to DallasProSports.com on this fabulous Sunday morning! This week the Seattle Seahawks square off against your Dallas Cowboys in the great non-factor known as Cowboys Stadium. Cowboys fans will get the treat of seeing Julius Jones back in action, and see whether their team made the right decision in letting Julius go.
With all this Three Headed Monster goodness, it’s easy to forget the state of the union just a few short years ago. Julius Jones of Notre Dame was the Cowboys’ starting running back , and Marion “The Barbarian” Barber of Minnesota was making a name for himself as the league’s biggest bruiser. Julius had a sub par year or two and we the fans called for his head on a platter.
It’s back!!! The Three-Headed Monster was in full effect Sunday afternoon at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas’ 37-21 win over the Falcons. Ok, I don’t if “full effect” is really accurate, as the three combined for 84 yards on the ground on 22 attempts and 30 yards on 4 pass receptions. Atlanta’s defense did a good job of keeping the Monster in check, but you wonder how much of it has to with after effects from injuries and missed time.
Still no Felix? Almost a major problem, averted by the greatness of Miles Austin and his historic day. The Cowboys went up to Kansas City and beat the Chiefs (dressed as the former Dallas Texans) 26-20 in overtime. The Cowboys tried their best to give this game away, but were able to escape Arrowhead with the “W”.
No Felix? Umm, problem? The Cowboys went up to the Mile High City and once again lost a game on the final play, this time to the Broncos, 17-10.
This week, the Cowboys were without home-run threat Felix Jones, out with a knee injury. With Marion Barber returning from a quad injury, it was up to Tashard Choice to pick up the slack for the ground game. Early on, he appeared up to the task.
No Barber? No problem. The Cowboys were able to pull out a 21-7 win over the still winless Carolina Panthers Monday night.
The Cowboys ground game was on it again this week, picking up 212 yards.
The Cowboys finally had the official opening of the new stadium Sunday night and wouldn’t you know, those darn Giants just had to come in at the last second and spoil the party.
The good guys lost a tough one 33-31 Sunday night, but the running game was not to blame as The Three-Headed Monster plowed through the supposedly rugged Giants “D” for 228 of the 251 yards the Cowboys picked up on the ground.
