The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 31-24 today, getting a game closer to taking the divisional lead. A lot went wrong today in a relatively sloppy game.
The biggest problem was that the Dallas Cowboys could not get their running game going. The Giants sweep the series with the Cowboys, and it does not get any easier this month.
The Cowboys allowed just enough big plays to lose this game. Brandon Jacobs ran for 74 yards and Domenik Hixon had a 79 yard punt return for a touchdown.
Tony Romo was 41 for 55 with three touchdowns and throwing for 379 yards. Jason Witten caught 14 passes for 156 yards, a career high.
Marion Barber fumbled late during a very key drive. Nick Folk missed a field goal.
It must be December.
The Cowboys are in jeopardy of missing the playoffs for a second year straight because the schedule gets even tougher with the Chargers, Saints, Eagles and Redskins left.
Some sports pundits were already criticizing offensive coordinator Jason Garrett for having 55 pass plays, but what do you do when your leading rusher had less than 50 yards?
The Cowboys could not run the ball. Other than the running game problems, it was frustrating to watch the game because it just seemed like the Giants wanted to win more.
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Now now lets all look at the bright side to this Roy caught two TDs lol.
To me this was the game where you step up and be a fuckin man. You throw the kitchen sink at Eli. Not only did wade have us in a cover two zone most of the game but we did not blitz nearly enough. Marion looked so bad in this game I would rather have Kevin Faulk who makes ten times less money but does his job. I think Marion was great with Bill Parcells. Bill made him run in between the tackles and pulled him if he fumbled or ran sideways. Marion has turned back into the rookie running back that couldnt be trusted. If Marion would have fumbled with Jimmy or Bill he would have been out.I dont know what it is but money seems to be the down fall of great play. Example Ken Hamlin pro bowl 35,000,000 never done shit since, T.O. gets the money turns to shit, Roy Williams gets the money now he sucks and he plays in Cincy, Marion was a beast he got the money and he never seemed the same. Demarcus 78,000,000 he has been pretty average this year. Marion makes more money than Adrian Peterson and Maurice J Drew. This team would be better off without guys making a ton of money giving mediocre play
I believe If Felix was the starter and Choice backed him up we would be better off Felix is always close to breaking one but if he only touches the ball 5 times a game we will never know. Marion is slow and he wants to run side ways that is not a good combination. I always like MB3 as a backup bruiser. Give him 5 to 10 touches a game. Let Felix get 15 or 20 carries and eventually he will break one. Also defenses are not scared of Marion any more he doesnt look for contact like he used to. Felix atleast makes them worry.
this game shouldve been ours but it all comes down to tackling..our back-end could not tackle to save their lives..it was ridiculous the way they were missing tackles..they were just throwing their bodies at them without wrapping up and actually bringing them to the ground..we really need a new kicker or let beulher kick..and somebody please explain to me why Folk didnt do the onside kick? he is good at that..scandrick looked like a rookie..he was getting beat everytime..i like how jenkins played tonite..and im really getting tired of seeing barbie on the field..i know how much he makes but seriously he sucks and should not even be there..
I like Felix Jones size he kinda reminds me of Adrian Peterson size and speed. Not saying he is as good as AP, but would not mind seeing him get more carries. By more carries that don’t mean outside runs.
The biggest problems was the defense, not the lack of a running game..might throw in special teams in there too…
Poor tackling is an indication of a lack of intensity..fighting through blocks..
The Giants did a good job of exposing the problem with the 3-4 defense..The outside rushers are LB’S..They were exposed by Jacobs..I don’t think there is a coverage LB on the team..
Did DWare play?..Egor?..I saw Spencer jump off sides twice on the first Giants td..Bradie James..never heard his name..Same for Brookings..Not a good day to be a Cowboy LB..
The bottom line is this team is just an inconsistent team with lots of good talent and lots of times good coaching. They need a coach who will stop making excuses for them like Wade does…They also need an oc that can takes this offense to the next level…
Fumbled footballs and missed field goals don’t help your defense.
The defense struggled some and got NO help. Your offense has to run the ball and keep the other team’s off the field. Special teams blew, Nick Folk blew (again), and Barber again put the ball on the ground. He’s a stud I dunno why he’s doin’ this.
Put this one behind us guys, tough road ahead.
Romo did play very well though, despite missing a wide open Roy Williams for a late TD.
not only did dallas bow their heads and remain late season losers but they let the biggest cowboy hater brandon jacobs make them look like idiots. then he proceeded to talk hella shit after the game. just once I would like to see this team shut him up but they dont have the heart
That’s right bitches, your December woes continue!!!! I love how you clowns were all trying to get motivated with the whole Eli signing the wall thing. How’d that work out for you? Plus, Flozell Adams should be kicked out of the league; he’s the cheapest player ever. But what do I expect from a bush-league organization? DALLAS SUCKS. Your team hasn’t been relevant since Clinton was in office. The Giants own your punk-ass team. Romo sucks, Witten sucks, Wade Phillips sucks, Jerry Jones sucks and the whole team is trash. Thanks for another division title, assholes.
Andy,
Where has your sorry jerk off ass been…Your sorry team wins one game in the last 6 and you spout off….And quit your whinning about Adams…If your boy Tuck was a man then he would handle his business but he hasnt…Quit making excuses for the pussy…Every lineman has tripped someone in their careers but its funny how Tuck cries like a freaking girl…He pushed me in the back after the play he is mean…Please then he should have manned up and took it out on Romo by sacking him but where was he….Get your sorry fag ass outta here….But I suppose we wont hear from you for another 4 weeks when the giants win again…Oh and glad to see your overrated sorry ass Jacobs can now talk again..Where has he been the last 6 weeks….And division title thats a joke…You will be lucky to make the playoffs and you have a soft rest of the season schedule….What a jerk off..
KD..did you watch the game?
The defense/specia teams allowed the Giants to score on four drives..
1 min 28 sec…45 sec..19..sec…15 sec..
The offense had nearly 40 minutes of possession time..Don’t have a clue what you mean by no help..
Next time watch the game..It is easier to make a credible post..
You’re right I might be over exaggerating some the blow a defense takes when your kicker misses an easy field goal every week…
But you’re right 40 minutes of possession is more than enough.
I’m just pissed about Folk.
Oh, and Andy? Eli still has the worst career passer rating in the NFC East. And thanks for the division title? Keep playing like you have been and I’m pretty sure you’ll be sniffing a good draft pick, not a good chance at the title.
Go look at the numbers and tell me who the better QB is. Thank God Eli’s whiney little ass got himself to New York because if Phillip Rivers was there so help me God no one in the NFC East would have a chance. But fortunately he’s our crutch. We can count on his mouth-breathing ass for at least one pick.
To all the Cowboys fans,
It’s a loss — let’s move on. We have a better team with a better QB next week. Next year we get to open the Giants’ new stadium. Hopefully Flo takes a shit on their floor.
The team was clearly not coached up for this game. Poor coaching for a big game they needed to win. The early 90s teams would have won this game because or coaching and heart. They don’t win when they need to win or have a chance seperate from the field (for the last 10 yrs). IMO they have been trading down for years for qty. players over quality. That has provided us a 500 type team. Nothing better. Keep a few hi draft picks and get the real college talent in Big D. It shows overall thru many seasons.
Oh and Bevo… I was too quick to concede that you were right to dignify your “credible post” arguement.
You said the running game wasn’t the problem…
They rushed only 23 times, and 5 of those were for a loss or no game. That’s over 20% of the time that the ball is moving backwards or not at all.
The other 18 times we got 45 yards.
To say that, with those stats, the running game wasn’t a problem? Now that’s just silly.
Next time watch BOTH SIDES of the game… It’s easier to make a credible post =P
One last stat: Eli 11/25. GREAT Quarterback.
Boys fans,
I am one of the harshest of jg’s critics but I actually think he called a great game with one exception. He needs to make Jones the feature back and get him a minimum of 15 to 20 carries a game. Barber is the slowest rb in the league without a doubt. I love Barber but they have taken him out of his element by making him a starter. He does not have the speed to hit the holes or run sweeps with great efficiency or success. He was great as a closer of the game rb because generally when he came into the game the defenes were worn down. The holes stayed open longer and his punishing style was more effective against tired worn down defenders. I saw a minimum of 3 to 4o plays yesterday where the hole was open altho not for long and Barber did not make it thru. And when he did make it thru instead of gaining 6 yards or more like Felix wouldhave with his speed, Barber got like 3. Felix needs to be the man period..No other back on the team is a threat to go the distance like he is. Yes he is going to have times like yesterday when teams stack the line of scrimmage and take him away. But then you throw the ball like they did yesterday to force teams to soften up on the run and then he starts getting yards in big chunks..Other than that I thought jg called a good game. The Giants put 8 and sometimes 9 men in the box to stop the run because they got torched in the previous game. Think about it if someone would have told you before the game that Romo would throw for 392 yards and 3 td’s with no picks I bet you would have bet a weeks salary they would have won. Yesterday the defense and special teams did not play well and were not very prepared and thats why we lost…The bottom line is this offense has so much more potential and balance if Felix is made the main back..And please no dumb comments on he is injury prone…Then run him until he gets injured and dont be affraid..And also no comments of he is to small..That one really makes me laugh at people..He is almost exactly the same size as AP and much bigger than Chris Johnson…..
KD..
Never mentioned the running game..It sucked and it is not alright we don’t have on..but we did run 31 more plays than the Giants..I was answering your comment that the offense has to keep the other team off the field..
It doesn’t help when the defense can’t stop anyone..and the Giants turned the ball over the more than the Cowboys..2to1..
There have been times when the offense hasn’t stepped up..In the first game, Romo played poorly with 3 ints..I told everyone even that day the defense couldn’t stop the Giants..
I didn’t mean to insult your previous post..I was just surprised someone would post support for the defense..They clearly sucked..
This team seems incapable of playing on both sides of the ball in a game..That is coaching..Wade needs to go..
David ….agiain, I agree jg Called a good game it just looked like marion slowed everything down. Another thing right when I think this Defense has turned the corner and become a elite group they play a game like this. I thought Wade was soft in his play calling remember the last time we beat the Giants we had 8 sacks. This game I think we had one, Most of the time only four guys were rushing Eli.
David..just two points..
Felix just hasn’t shown any burst since the injury..He looks slow and tenative..especially on kickoffs..
MBIII has to hold on to the ball..He can’t be a featured anything as long as he puts the ball on the ground..
Bev,
Did you forget the 45 yard td he had against the raiders. I thought he showed a good burst on that run..How can you tell if his burst is back when he is only getting on average 5 or so carries in a game..And in the kickoff returns he probably is being a bit cautious most kick returners do and they look for the open lanes…Again he is the best back on the roster and needs to get at least 15-20 carries a game..
Bevoman the last paragraph in your post is how every game goes one side does good the other doesnt. I agree the coaching is a joke game to game. one coach will be on his play calling the other will be blowing it. This game was the same as the first against the Giants. Wade didnt learn anything from game one.
David..
No, but it doesn’t matter..He has shown bursts but nothing like the respect he is given..He only had 9 carries for 19 yards..He needs more touches and he would get them but he has to produce..He just looks tenative ..IMHO..
Brad..
In the first game..One Romo was picked at the 13 yards line..The Giants then went 87 yards..it shows up as a int. caused the points..but they did go 87 yards..another..Witten int..hit his foot..at midfield..the Giants scored easily..Finally after Romo took them 80 yards for the lead..Giants promptly went down the field for the winning field goal..
No one listens..they just blame Romo..but this defense has been doing this in key games since Wade took over..
I thought they had this fixed..I was wrong..this game looked like Baltimore last season..
I keep reading posts and nobody talks about scandrick being burned in most of those plays, he is too aggressive and needs to get a pick to get some respect. Jenkins has atleast 2 picks from what i remember which is why Qbs dont throw his way that often…has anyone else notice that the giants receivers already know that the cowboys dont know how to wrap up? if you watch the first and last weeks game you will notice that after they get the ball they just wait to absorb the hit and keep running. One of the things that i hate about our D is number 54 Barbie Carpenter..everytime theres a big play he is right behind it.i know he is getting paid as a starter but he shouldnt even play..i like seeing brooking in there and everytime he gets off the field for barbie makes the opposing QB happy. because he knows the middle will be open..any speaking about LBs where is Ware?
I will keep repeating this until it happens….Bring T.O back,I don’t care if Romo gets along with him.(Be a Pro) I don’t care if he isn’t playing well with Buffalo, who could? all i know that when he is with The COWBOYS he has catches, will be the great One,TWO with Austin. RW can go to 3, taking pressure off him. maybe he will even catch a few….That is all.
I am not a kook but this team is making me one….
Hellishere you have to be kidding right…
Why not bring him back?
Hellishere..
If he could play safety..I might consider him..
bring him back next year. can he really be worse than RW. I think T.O would make him better. even though last year didnt work. not enough time to gel. try again……..AND get a Safety too!!!!
Sorry but Roy is actually playing better than T.O., sadly.
Lee Evans is a freakin’ good receiver too, so it’s not like they’re only focusing on T.O.
Is he even getting double covered?
I like our receiving corps.
I like our defense. (Unless it’s playing the Giants)
I don’t think our running game is performing as well as they should. I think a lot of that has to do with Columbo.
I also think that the O-Line will mesh and be juuussttt fine.
Roy should be playing better, he knows who his QB is everyday, doesn’t have to go thru losing OC and Coach as well, i know Head Coach was fired awhile after he came to the team. I just think T.O would take pressure off other Two receivers, he knows the Offense, and he IS in synch with Romo.
Don’t get me wrong I’m one of the ones who didn’t want T.O. to go.
I also agree that Roy should be playing better.
But the few weeks we were out of the media was really nice.
T.O. is just a magnet for the media and they’ll blow anything and everything out of proportion and take the focus off the game… Kind of like the media is doing now.
Hey KD, i think we all just want the Cowboys to be the team we know they can be……. need a veteran Corner or Two, how bout a Free Agent Safety. (Sharper anyone?) did he sign a one yr. contract with Saints???/ (Like he would leave anyway)
I wish we would have signed Dawkins and Springs to our defense. Instead we went with some very under-the-radar signings that have panned out quite well, but I still think we could be so much better.