Dallas Cowboys Battle Philadelphia Eagles For First Place
The words of the headline, that the Dallas Cowboys seven games into the NFL season, would be playing the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night for first place in the NFC East.
The abrupt crumbling in New York has allowed this course of action.
There is a bitter taste in each player on the Dallas Cowboys roster. Last year, the Eagles ruined the Cowboys playoff chances with a 44-6 drubbing on live television. I couldn’t believe my eyes, mistake after mistake, watching what seemed like the most uninspired team ever to take suit in a playoff-or-done game.
The Cowboys are coming off their biggest win of the season, overpowering the young Atlanta Falcons.
Even without Brian Dawkins, these Eagles are the toughest opponent yet for the Cowboys.
What’s different from that game?
- The Cowboys didn’t go into the game on a 3-game winning streak, that’s for sure.
- Miles Austin wasn’t even fourth receiver at this time last year
- We did not have Felix Jones and Marion Barber both starting
One thing is for sure, the Cowboys defense needs to have a stellar game and improve upon that rating of 22nd overall. Mike Jenkins is heating up and Terence Newman is playing as well as Asante Samuel. Sheldon Brown has been a stud so far and the Cowboys will be smart to avoid him as much as possible.
The Cowboys have a better running game. The three-headed monster ensures a fresh running back in all four quarters. Jason Witten hasn’t really exploded yet, and we know it is going to happen. The Cowboys have more weapons on offense, but the Eagles do have better play calling.
The Cowboys coaches have to be on mark this game.
I think your last comment was the most important.
November 5th, 2009 at 10:15 amThe coaches!!!! Garrett has to be on point. Wade has been getting pressure on the Qb here of late and that has boad well for the pass defense. Garrett on the other hand…I can’t figure out if he just isn’t using the tools he has infront of him OR, if the Cowboys are playing possum. Not showing all of our cards… Cause really if you look at our past games…Who have we really had to show out for… Yes we have lost two games…. By a total of 9 points I believe… We had the NYG game, and the Denver game… But all of our other opponents we have been able to make 3 or 4 big plays and the game was over…. On the flip side of that coin…He could be a moron and really not realize the talent he has in front of him…This game solely depends on Garrett and how well he plans for the ENTIRE game.
Ditto DoomDay:
It is time for this staff to prepare a team for a big game..I put the failure in 08 on their backs..This team wasn’t ready to play..I know they were hurt but they still didn’t show up and that is coaching!
Good post..
November 5th, 2009 at 11:49 amI think Wade’s defense will come in strong. Garrett may be the only one I am worried about on this team. The Eagles have been using quite a bit of Wildcat Formation lets hope the Cowboys are prepared for it. Newman most likely will be shadowing Jackson all day. Also Roy needs to start showing us what he has this game. We can’t rely on Austin all year if Roy wants to show us he can be that number 1 receiver this is the game to do it. This game is most likely going to be a big scoring game. Does anyone believe the reason our defense is doing so good is because of Brookings. He has became a great leader for this team. That is what they were missing last year and now it is showing.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:29 pmRoy Williams needs to shut his mouth and practice his routes. He should just be happy he’s not on the lions anymore and on a winning team.
November 5th, 2009 at 8:17 pmBevo — Wow. What happened to Atlanta being a big game? Lol if they win this one they still won’t have won a big game, since that definition changes so that the Cowboys can’t meet anyone’s expectations.
TLH – Who says we have more weapons on offense, are we talking about the same Eagles?
My God. These poor Cowboys are never going to be enough for you all.
November 5th, 2009 at 8:37 pmThat comment was a little out of order. I should say I’m actually quite pleased with the positivity in the post… The comments are the other hand, are ridiculous.
Have you heard anything straight from Roy’s mouth? Without the slant of the media?
He IS happy. He’s said that so many times.
Speaking of media slant it’s interesting, some people are treating him like TO and trashing him, others are actually defending him. I think it’s somewhere closer to being Romo’s fault but who cares if he for some reason can’t hit 1 receiver when he can hit 9 others.
November 5th, 2009 at 8:40 pmGood catch, KD. One thing I’ve done is watch a few RW interviews on the Cowboys’ website. He’s definitely frustrated, but he’s nothing like Terrell Owens was. If you need a reminder, go on youtube to find the latest T.O. rant from Buffalo. RW is happy in Dallas even without catching many passes. He’s not questioning the playcalling, either. He’s just pointing out that he’s not getting balls thrown to him like he wants them, which takes time. I’m still happy to have him in Dallas and I’m still going to give him until the end of this season until I pass judgement on him. This whole thing is overblown.
November 5th, 2009 at 9:52 pmMedia or no media Roy should know better. Yes I have heard it out of his mouth in a interview on nfl.com. I don’t need the media to put a spin on what I hear and see Roy doing. Roy is frustrated and I don’t blame him, but Roy is the one who’s dropping passes. Romo hasn’t been completely accurate throwing to him but were winning. Roy has done nothing since he’s been here where as Romo has been a superstar. So it’s pretty easy to see who is the problem in their chemistry.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:44 pmKD..Atlanta was a big game..I was talking about the last time the Cowboys were in Philadelphia..and how they wern’t prepared..plus playing well sends a message to the Eagles..
Sorry I put it such fuzzy terms..
November 6th, 2009 at 12:08 amBevo… My man… I don’t know what you’re talking about. The last time they were in Philadelphia was November 4, 2007. I don’t know any other time you could be talking about… =P
November 7th, 2009 at 1:26 am