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Wade Phillips Needs Playoff Win to Get Off Hot Seat.

Posted: 30th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
Wade Phillips has led the Cowboys to three winning seasons, two playoff appearances, a ton of Pro Bowl selections, a top 15 ranking offensively and defensively, and a 32-15 overall record with the Cowboys. However, all of that may mean nothing in two weeks if Phillips doesn't win a playoff game. Jerry Jones said on Sunday Night Football that he wants Wade Phillips back next year, but he needs some ...

Cowboys Injury Report: Dec 29th

Posted: 29th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys have been healthy all season and heading into the last and most important game of the regular season, it'll be no different.á Safety Pat Watkins will miss at least one more game with a strained PCL. He's already missed two games since sustaining the injury against the Chargers. Watkins said that he most likely won't be ready to play this week, but will be ready for the playoffs. Fullback Deon ...

Dallas Cowboys Shut Out Washington Redskins 17-0, Clinch Playoffs

Posted: 28th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
Entering tonight's game the Cowboys knew a win would put them in the playoffs and that this opportunity couldn't be squandered. The Cowboys took advantage and shut out the Washington Redskins 17-0 clinching a playoff spot and potentially the NFC East title. The Cowboys were in control from the opening drive when they forced the Redskins to a third-and-three. Jason Campbell (24-39, 199 yards and one INT) threw a short pass ...

Week 16 Preview: Dallas Cowboys Vs. Washington Redskins

Posted: 25th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys travel to Washington to complete the season series against the lowly Redskins on Sunday night. The Redskins were dismantled by the New York Giants on Monday night and will want to show their new GM that they can bounce back and have a good showing at home. It'll be hard for the Redskins to generate some offense against the Cowboys. In the first matchup they managed just 324 yards ...

Cowboys-Saints: Dallas Dominates First Half, Holds on To Win, 24-17

Posted: 20th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Dallas Cowboys came into the bayou and played a near-perfect game, handing the Saints their first loss of the season 24-17. Tony Romo (22-34, 312 yards, one TD) played another great game and led the Cowboys to a TD on their first possession, making it the first time all season they've done so. Romo hit Miles Austin (seven catches, 139 yards, one TD) for a 49-yard TD pass on a ...

Week 15: Dallas Cowboys Vs. New Orleans Saints

Posted: 18th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Dallas Cowboys head to the bayou on Saturday night to face the undefeated New Orleans Saints. The Saints have had some close calls lately. Still, Drew Brees has rejuvenated his career in New Orleans after running out of favor in San Diego. This season Brees leads the best offense in the NFL with 3832 passing yards, 32 TDs and only 10 interceptions.á The Saints love to open the field up ...

Cowboys Injury Report. Dec. 15th

Posted: 15th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys suffered two big injuries last week against the Chargers, but they could have their best pass rusher back a lot sooner than anyone thought. Linebacker Demarcus Ware was carted off the field during the fourth quarter with a sprained neck, and was released from the hospital later that night and drove himself home. It was reported on ESPN that Ware wouldn't play this week, but Head Coach Wade Phillips ...

Cowboys Next Two Games Will Define Season and a Lot More

Posted: 9th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips has worn the face in the picture above a lot this season.  If he can't motivate the Cowboys to play their hearts out in the next two games, he'll be wearing it again when it's reported that he won't be resigned to coach the Cowboys. During a press conference on Monday afternoon, Phillips called the Dallas Cowboys winners and Steve Dennis of CBS 11 made ...

Dallas Cowboys Injury Report: Dec. 8th

Posted: 8th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys came out of Giants Stadium with no new injuries and should get a defensive starter back. Ken Hamlin could return this week. It's been four weeks since he sprained his ankle. However, Wade Phillips hasn't said that Hamlin would play. Hamlin worked with the training staff last week and tomorrow will be the big day for him as he'll see if he can practice. If Hamlin can't go, Alan Ball ...

Dallas Cowboys Drop Ball Against New York Giants, Lose 31-24

Posted: 7th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys had a chance to put the Giants out of the playoff picture yesterday and let all doubters know that this December will be different. Instead, the Dallas defense and special teams gave up big plays in the second half and left New York City with a 31-24 loss, making the rest of the month even harder on them. The offense had a good day despite the running game gaining just ...