There's always a lot of chatter surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. You can add Super Bowl talk to that roaring chorus.
The Cowboys just walked into the Philadelphia and took control of the NFC East with a hard-fought 20-16 win over the Eagles. Dallas has now won four straight games and has done so with what many considered to be their biggest weaknesses.
The questionable secondary has been anything but in recent weeks. The Cowboys pass rush is helping keep things breezy for the defensive backfield, which picked off Donovan McNabb twice in Sunday night's victory.
The other so-called weakness was the Dallas' pass attack, which hung over 300 yards on the Eagles ninth-ranked pass defense. Tony Romo is playing the best football of his short career and should be considered among MVP candidates this season.
Not only does the win over Philadelphia put them on top of the division, it is also a building block. The Cowboys do have ho-hum wins over teams like Kansas City, Tampa Bay and Seattle. But taking a win from the Eagles – in Lincoln Financial is no easy task for even the elite NFL clubs.
The big, prime-time victory on the road is something that has eluded Dallas squads of the past. The Cowboys are always considered among the best teams “on paper” just about every season. Now they, with this W in their win column, they are among the best teams on the field.
Dallas has another tough test on the road next week, heading to Lambeau Field. Then has two should-win game against Washington and Oakland at home. The Cowboys could easily be 9-2 heading into a rematch with the crumbling New York Giants in Week 13.
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There's always a lot of chatter surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. You can add Super Bowl talk to that roaring chorus.
The Cowboys just walked into the Philadelphia and took control of the NFC East with a hard-fought 20-16 win over the Eagles. Dallas has now won four straight games and has done so with what many considered to be their biggest weaknesses.
The questionable secondary has been anything but in recent weeks. The Cowboys pass rush is helping keep things breezy for the defensive backfield, which picked off Donovan McNabb twice in Sunday night's victory.
The other so-called weakness was the Dallas' pass attack, which hung over 300 yards on the Eagles ninth-ranked pass defense. Tony Romo is playing the best football of his short career and should be considered among MVP candidates this season.
Not only does the win over Philadelphia put them on top of the division, it is also a building block. The Cowboys do have ho-hum wins over teams like Kansas City, Tampa Bay and Seattle. But taking a win from the Eagles – in Lincoln Financial is no easy task for even the elite NFL clubs.
The big, prime-time victory on the road is something that has eluded Dallas squads of the past. The Cowboys are always considered among the best teams “on paper” just about every season. Now they, with this W in their win column, they are among the best teams on the field.
Dallas has another tough test on the road next week, heading to Lambeau Field. Then has two should-win game against Washington and Oakland at home. The Cowboys could easily be 9-2 heading into a rematch with the crumbling New York Giants in Week 13.
Of course the Dallas Cowboys are contenders in the NFC...they always are. However, remember it's not about the regular season wins...it's the momentum in the playoffs (Giants 07).
Let's also not forget...Philadelphia got completely hosed with that spot in the 4th quarter with 4th and inches. That was totally a 1st down. Dallas then got their winning TD from the good field position.
Also...Donvana McNabb on 3rd and long late in 4th was a "shoe string tackle" away from running for a 1st down and probably down to the Dallas 20. Instead....stupid Andy Reed kicks a FG. Which I don't understand why with no timeout left...lol.
So...any 2 of those plays go different...could be different outcome. So yes....Dallas is a contender....but let's not get cocky.
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Of course the Dallas Cowboys are contenders in the NFC...they always are. However, remember it's not about the regular season wins...it's the momentum in the playoffs (Giants 07).
Let's also not forget...Philadelphia got completely hosed with that spot in the 4th quarter with 4th and inches. That was totally a 1st down. Dallas then got their winning TD from the good field position.
Also...Donvana McNabb on 3rd and long late in 4th was a "shoe string tackle" away from running for a 1st down and probably down to the Dallas 20. Instead....stupid Andy Reed kicks a FG. Which I don't understand why with no timeout left...lol.
So...any 2 of those plays go different...could be different outcome. So yes....Dallas is a contender....but let's not get cocky.
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