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Week 13: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants

Posted: 4th December 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys head into December with a game against their division rivals, the New York Giants. The Giants and Cowboys have been talking all week and they don't like each other, so you can bet that Sunday's game will be a good one. The Giants have stumbled after a great start and are now 6-5. Eli Manning has been playing through a foot injury and has been up and down in recent ...

Cowboys Crush Raiders 24-7, Face Tough December

Posted: 27th November 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys know that December is going to be a tough month and with a game against the lowly Raiders the Cowboys didn't play with their Thanksgiving food as they dominated the game start to finish. The Cowboys' offense was as perfect as a Thanksgiving turkey. Tony Romo went 18-for-29 for 308 yards and two TDs. Receiver Miles Austin and Tight End Jason Witten benefited from Romo's good day ...

Dallas Cowboys: Injury Report Nov. 23

Posted: 23rd November 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys came out of yesterday's game healthy, but have a short week before Thursday's Thanksgiving day matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Quarterback Tony Romo has been diagnosed with a bruised hip from when he tackled DeAngelo Hall after Hall picked up a fumble by Marion Barber. Romo didn't miss a snap and finished the game. He said after the game that he will start on Thursday and the injury isn't ...

Cowboys Offense Comes Through in Final Minutes, Win 7-6

Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
It wasn't pretty but the Cowboys' lone TD drive was enough to beat the Washington Redskins 7-6 in an ugly game in Dallas. The Redskins should have won this game but Suisham missed a 39-yard field goal just before the half then missed a 50-yard field goal early in the fourth. The Cowboys ran the ball well but were out of rhythm all day passing. Tony Romo finished 15-of-27 for 158 yards, ...

Week 11: Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys

Posted: 20th November 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys begin a two-game homestand when they host the Redskins on Sunday. The Redskins come into Dallas riding high off their win against the Denver Broncos. Quarterback Jason Campbell is having a rough season as he's 168 for 254 for 1,870 yards with 10 TD's and eight interceptions. He's also been sacked 28 times this season. Campbell has been throwing the ball well but no one is catching it. Receiver ...

Cowboys Injury Report Nov. 17

Posted: 17th November 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys came into Green Bay the healthiest team in the league, but the injury bug finally bit the Cowboys. Offensive lineman Marc Colombo broke his left fibula in the second series for the Cowboys offense. Owner Jerry Jones said that Colombo is out for the season, but the Cowboys haven't put him on injured reserve yet, hoping that he can be ready in case the Cowboys go on a deep ...
The Cowboys' high-scoring offense was grounded yesterday, and the defense held the Packers for three quarters, but finally broke in the fourth as the Packers won 17-7. Tony Romo racked up a lot of passing yards, but little else (24-of-39, 251 yards, one TD, one interception, and two fumbles), as again and again the Cowboys couldn't convert on third downs (3-for-12), and penalties (10 for 67 yards) killed every drive. Romo ...

Dallas Cowboys Midseason Report Card

Posted: 11th November 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys have improved in every way since their last report card and haven't lost since, either, making this quarter a lot better. Quarterback Romo has thrown nine TDs and one interception in his last four games. He's also cut down on bad throws and has been is as elusive as ever when scrambling. The true test comes in December, when the Cowboys will face some legitimate teams, ...

Cowboys Injury Report Nov. 10

Posted: 10th November 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys came into Philadelphia healthy and left with no significant injuries and should be healthy going into Green Bay on Sunday afternoon.á Center Andre Gurode injured his ankle in the first half of Sunday night's game against the Eagles but returned to and finished the game. Head coach Wade Phillips said that Gurode is fine. Running back Marion Barber looks to be 100 percent again from his thigh and thumb injuries. ...

Cowboys Ground Eagles, Take First Place in NFC East

Posted: 9th November 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Dallas Cowboys went into the stadium where their 2008-'09 season ended so horribly and were able to quiet those demons and the Philadelphia fans, as they beat the Eagles 20-16 to take sole possession of first place in the NFC East. Tony Romo had another stellar game, going 21-of-34 for 307 yards and one TD. Romo did throw an interception, ending his three game streak of not throwing a pick, but ...