December is upon us, and this could be a brutal winter for the Dallas Cowboys considering the schedule that awaits them starting Sunday. The first thing that the Cowboys have to do is forget about that absolutely awful game at the Meadowlands on Sunday. The quicker Romo and company focus on San Diego, the better.
San Diego is on an absolute tear and has been for several weeks. After a very rocky start in the season, they are now leading the division and head into JerryWorld with all the momentum and confidence of a perennial championship favorite with arguably the most talent in the NFL. There is no question that this will be a very difficult test for the Dallas Cowboys in all phases of their game. The strengths of San Diego on offense and defense are in the passing game. Phillip Rivers has passed for more than 3,000 yards, over 20 TDs, and has only 6 INTs on the season. The Cowboys secondary will have to step up if they want a chance in this game.
The run game for Dallas will have an opportunity to thrive as the Chargers are vulnerable brining a lackluster 21st ranked run defense into Dallas. Jason Garrett must utilize Felix Jones and capitalize on his speed and potential game-breaking play abilities. This could be the key to a Dallas victory, and this Sunday… it is ALL ABOUT THE RUN GAME.
Tony Romo will need to do his best to protect the football against a ball-hocking San Diego defense that brings with it a turnover ratio that rests in the top ten. They have 11 interceptions and Romo cannot afford to add to their total on Sunday. Aside from the number of yards that Dallas has on the ground… the turnover margin could be the most important statistic of this game.
Sunday is going to tell everyone a great deal about the Dallas Cowboys. Can they rebound after a crushing loss? Can they beat a team with a better record then their own? Are they good enough to compete with one of the AFC’s top tier? Will December be another bad month?
The question I think is most significant will also be answered: Is there a sense of urgency?
We’ll find out Sunday!
GO COWBOYS!
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as of now, Hamlin and Newman are banged up. Not a good sign, even if they do play. I think it is going to be a long afternoon and feel Dallas will fall behind with Rivers tossing TDs early and ultimately forcing the Cowboys to abandon the three headed monster and put the game on Romo's shoulders.
as of now, Hamlin and Newman are banged up. Not a good sign, even if they do play. I think it is going to be a long afternoon and feel Dallas will fall behind with Rivers tossing TDs early and ultimately forcing the Cowboys to abandon the three headed monster and put the game on Romo's shoulders.