The Three-Headed Monster – Week 9

Published on 12 November 2009 by Anthony in dallas cowboys

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Tashard Choice

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.

Marion Barber

Marion Barber got the start once again and finished the game with 12 carries for 50 yards and 3 catches for 20 yards. As most of us hoped, Barber got most of his carries in the first quarter and as the game was winding down in the fourth. We got to see the Marion the Barbarian we all know and love, soften up the up opposing defense with tough, punishing runs and finishing the Eagles off with more of the same in the 4th quarter. More please.

Felix Jones

Felix Jones had a rather pedestrian day, with 4 carries for 10 yards. Felix looked very tentative whenever he had the ball in his hands, especially on his kickoff returns. He just didn’t have his usual burst whenever he got to a hole. Hopefully thos isn’t a new injury or an old one flaring up.

Tashard Choice

Tashard Choice finally got some significant snaps and made the most of his opportunites with 3 carries for 13 yards and a touchdown to go along with 1 catch for 8 yards. Tashard was the “Wildcat” quarterback and had decent success running the offense, including a 2-yard touchdown run in the 1st quarter. Let’s see if Choice gets more looks from the “Wildcat” as the season moves on.

This Sunday, the Cowboys head up to the not-so-frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers. The Cowboys will look to avoid a classic let down game, coming off the high of beating the hated Eagles while the Packers look to rebound from a most embarrasing loss to the creamsicled, and previously winless, Buccaneers.

GO COWBOYS!!!

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  • michi
    I, for one, was extremely surprised at how little a part the run game was on Sunday night. I expect ALOT more from Barber this week.
  • cardzrool
    More Marion please indeed! It looks like even thought Garrett mixed in the 3 TE and wildcat formations, the games should be potentially balanced due to the play of the rejuvenated defense (see my upcoming blog). That means more grind-them-down wear-and-tear in the late 3rd and 4th quarters from our favorite Barbarian
  • Barry S
    Dallas should've traded Barber during the offseason to shore up that offensive line. Choice and Jones, at least when healthy, can do plenty on this offense.
  • I definitely like seeing him out there in the 4th Quarter, but i'd rather see him as a 2nd and 4th Quarter back than a 1st and 4th. Put him in when the defenses have been playing for a while and need a breather. I think a Tashard Choice / Felix Jones combo makes more sense at the start of each game.
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