WOW! For one week at least, the Monster got its groove back, finishing with 24 carries for 194 yards and one touchdown to go along with 4 receptions for 42 yards in the Cowboys’ 24-7 Thanksgiving Day thumping of the Oakland Raiders. The Monster was responsible for two of the biggest plays of the game and and had a much bigger impact on this game than in previous weeks.
Marion Barber got the start and turned out the be the least productive in the running game, finishing with 14 carries for 61 yards. He also had 2 catches for 41 yards. Barber had a 32 yard run and an impressive 42 yard catch and run.
Felix Jones began to look like the Felix from last year, finishing the game with 7 carries for 68 yards and 1 touchdown and 2 catches for 1 yard. Jones looks to be getting his burst back, along with some power and shiftiness. This was all on display on his 46 yard touchdown in the 2nd quarter that gave the Cowboys a 10-0 lead.
Tashard Choice, once again, had limited opportunities, but this time out, he was able to take advantage of his chances. Working primarily out of the “Razorback” formation, Choice was able to get 3 carries for 67 yards. The biggest play of the day for the Cowboys was Tashard’s 66 yard run in the 1st quarter, which led to a Nick Folk field goal, the first points of the game.
The Cowboys don’t play again until December 6th, when they make their final appearance in Giants Stadium against the hated New York Football Giants. New York is currently 2 games behind the Cowboys in the NFC East and will put forth their best effort in front of their home fans to try to stay in the division and playoff race. Let’s hope the Cowboys are up for the challenge and we don’t see the start of (yet another) December swoon.
GO COWBOYS!!!
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I'll be saying this all week: I was really bothered by the Cowboys defense. I have no real complaints against the offense, though I do think they should have looked even better than they did against the Raiders.
But that defense, giving receivers 15 yards unchallenged, is not okay with me.
The Giants are weak and very desperate; Dallas must play flawless football because the difference between that a simple blown coverage on a critical play late in the game could mean all the difference.
what is good to know is that the Cowboys ought to be able to rush the ball in the play-offs. I sleep well at night knowing that
what is good to know is that the Cowboys ought to be able to rush the ball in the play-offs. I sleep well at night knowing that