Respect. That is what the Dallas Cowboys gained by defeating the Atlanta Falcons last night.
The game started off poorly, with the Falcons scoring a touchdown on their first drive that ate up more than half of the 1st quarter clock. At that point, and a few more poor offensive possessions from the Cowboys, it appeared as if the Cowboys were going to get beat bad. For the first time this season, the Falcons scored on their opening drive.
But once the second quarter hit, the Cowboys took control of the game and never let it go. Miles Austin once again scored and had an incredible night, with almost 200 yards receiving again. He has quickly become Tony Romo’s go-to guy.
As for Romo, he started slow but ended with a very accurate night of passing and three touchdowns. Romo was 21 for 29 for 311 yards, including two deep touchdowns to Austin. Patrick Crayton also caught a touchdown seconds before the half and had a 73-yard punt return for a touchdown. Crayton was benched this week to allow Austin his first start this year. The punishment, and change, turned out to be one of the best decision the coaching staff has made in three years.
It should be noted that although he rebounded well in the second half, Terence Newman did not play well last night. He easily allowed a touchdown in the first half. The Cowboys defensive front had its best game to date.
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How about starting Crayton and sitting Williams. Roy seems to have TO’s hands of stone on some plays and fingers of butter on others, but none of Owens’ game-breaking ability.
RW has lost confidence and is feeling like a jilted lover..Seeing Austin do things he can’t will make a player act this way..
NYG..a little to much of the bubbly there Hat?
Sorry about the schedule flop. Yeah, I am a little giddy still
I’d like to give Anthony Spencer a little credit. Yeah, he bit on that play action where Matt Ryan rolled out and scrambled for a gain, but he did a lot of good things. Take a look at his fumble recovery. He beat a few blockers to get to the QB and fall on Ware’s forced fumble.
I think Roy will come through he has great hands maybe bevomav is right he is trying to hard to out due Austin and impress the media. Also it could be his ribs are still bothering him. What I did see was he was getting seperation and if he caught the balls that were thrown his way he could have had a good game.
Roy Williams is turning into a slow Joey Galloway. Sorry fellas but I dont’ believe in this guy. The only thing he’s good at is keeping one less defender away from Austin and Witten. This is the yet another game where I’ve seen Roy drop balls that even T.O would catch. Thank God for Miles Austin but every time I see Roy drop a ball I can help but think about the picks we gave up for his drops. I don’t believe in him and hopefully he will prove me wrong.
Also I agree with TLH that benching Crayton was the best coaching decision yet. The move lit a fire under his ass and he performed. However I could have drove a Zamboni through those lanes he had on the punt return. The special teams played outstanding again and still are not getting the credit they deserve.
Romo looked like Romo for the first time since the Tampa Game. I think JG is turning him loose and just as expected the analysts are back on the Romo band wagon. Almost makes me sick but I love to hear good things about Romo.
If you have not already you should read this article about what exactly Romo has done for the Cowboys.Numbers Don’t Lie
When are you going to learn? Cornerbacks cant stop every throw that comes their way. You pointed out Newman for having a bad game. He was covering Roddy White who leads the league in catches and TNew gave up 50 yards and a TD …. so what? You think Tnew has a bad game if he gives up a couple catches I think he has given up two TDs all year that is pretty good. You seem to get down on Newman when he doesnt shut down the guy he is covering all game. I think he had a good game.OK OK maybe that punt return wasnt to hot.
What I noticed after looking at the replay of Romo making 4 guys miss him for a TD pass. That the whole time he was protecting the ball. He had it tucked and even when he started to run forward he had two hands on the ball great job on Romo’s part.