After rewatching the game

[YosemiteSam]

Most stuff has already been said and I don't want to regurgitate what everyone else said. I don't recall seeing what I note here. (though it may have)

1. The Cowboys play was inconsistent throughout the game. To be a really good team, they have to become more consistent from play to play. I think the fact that the Cowboys were winning and did in fact win may have blurred the fact that their play was not very consistent. (with the exception of the WRs and Romo, and the fact that they could do one other thing which I will note next.)
2. The difference in this game that put the Cowboys on top were big time plays. What I mean by this is there were some (read A LOT) really amazing plays being made my many of the Cowboys players. Not just a couple of them. Some of the catches made by WRs were flat out awesome. Dez quietly made several big time and amazing catches.
3. To put the previous notation in perspective, a play is executed. If executed properly it should work. So the Cowboys executed many plays that worked. That said, there were times when the Giants were in position to disrupt the play, but between Romo's absolutely fantastic ball placement and several different receivers making extremely difficult catches. That was the difference on offense. That is also something the Giants were unable to achieve.
4. The same can be said defensively. Off the top of my head, I saw Ware, Hatcher, Lee, Carter, Sensabaugh, Lissemore, Church, and Carr make some outstanding plays.
5. That said, the inconsistencies kept getting the Cowboys in trouble and they used the big plays to get them out of it. I'm not just talking about penalties either, but that is part of it too.
6. Finally, I want to note that if the Cowboys can get their play to be more consistent, they wouldn't need to make all these spectacular plays. (not that I want them to stop) When / If they can become more consistent in their play and they are able keep making those wow plays. This team could be incredibly good. It should be easier to become consistent than to keep making those types of plays. You could tell the Cowboys really wanted this game badly. They gave an incredible amount of effort and It showed when they kept making great play after great play.

 

[HoosierCowboy]

offense: first game + line has never played together+ receivers who have been hurt=inconsistent and penalty-prone offense

defense: played well with very few exceptions

 

[Mr Cowboy]

That said, the Cowboys won the game against one of their arch rivals, take time to enjoy it!

 

[ConstantReboot]

Your post doesn't make sense. You said that the Cowboys were inconsistent throughout the entire game. What inconsistencies did you see? Cause after the 1st half Dallas scored on every possession and didn't let up. They were pretty much pretty solid on defense as well. Maybe your talking about penalties? I agree with that.

 

[BrassCowboy]

Your post doesn't make sense. You said that the Cowboys were inconsistent throughout the entire game. What inconsistencies did you see? Cause after the 1st half Dallas scored on every possession and didn't let up. They were pretty much pretty solid on defense as well. Maybe your talking about penalties? I agree with that.

 

[Eskimo]

They were actually incredibly consistent but there was a switch on the offensive side of the ball about halfway through the second quarter. Prior to this the run was getting stuffed and they couldn't control the pass rush enough to let Romo make plays. After that time the Cowboys pretty much moved through the Giants with ease. When the Giants came after us we attacked them on the offensive side.

The reason for the change IMO was adjustments made by the coaching staff to attack the Giants secondary more. I think the OL started to get used to each other during the game as they had never practiced together as a unit. It'll be interesting to see how they do next week as the Hawks have a very good defense but with more of the strength in the secondary instead of the DL.

On the defensive side we played them pretty tough most of the game. This was one of the best offenses in the league last year - Eli threw for about 4800 yards and they scored a lot of points. It was really a great effort all-around to have held them to basically a single TD through 57 minutes of play and a single FG where the Giants started at the 2-yard line after an INT return. Even on that final TD drive they have to covnert a 4th and 2 where most teams kick a FG during the season.

As for the talk of all the great plays made, I don't think there were any truly outstanding catches outside of the one Miles made for the TD. Miles had a good one in the 4th quarter and Dez had a good one in the first quarter but otherwise nothing really special IMO. Witten and Felix both had drops.

As for the running game it took them a while to get in synch but in the 3rd and 4th quarter they had a great deal of success. A chunk of it came on that crazy 48-yarder by Murray but those are the kinds of run he makes semi-regularly with his size, strength and balance.

So I'm basically saying that if we played the Giants again we might beat them even worse.

 

[Iago33]

Your post doesn't make sense. You said that the Cowboys were inconsistent throughout the entire game. What inconsistencies did you see? Cause after the 1st half Dallas scored on every possession and didn't let up. They were pretty much pretty solid on defense as well. Maybe your talking about penalties? I agree with that.

I think it means we didn't execute perfectly every play.

 

[theogt]

Well there are good write ups and then there are bad ones.

 

[Risen Star]

I think you hit the nail on the head. The Cowboys wanted it more than the Giants.

Of course we can be more consistent. I don't think there's a coach in the league who doesn't think that about his team right now.

 

[dallasdave]

Most stuff has already been said and I don't want to regurgitate what everyone else said. I don't recall seeing what I note here. (though it may have)

1. The Cowboys play was inconsistent throughout the game. To be a really good team, they have to become more consistent from play to play. I think the fact that the Cowboys were winning and did in fact win may have blurred the fact that their play was not very consistent. (with the exception of the WRs and Romo, and the fact that they could do one other thing which I will note next.)
2. The difference in this game that put the Cowboys on top were big time plays. What I mean by this is there were some (read A LOT) really amazing plays being made my many of the Cowboys players. Not just a couple of them. Some of the catches made by WRs were flat out awesome. Dez quietly made several big time and amazing catches.
3. To put the previous notation in perspective, a play is executed. If executed properly it should work. So the Cowboys executed many plays that worked. That said, there were times when the Giants were in position to disrupt the play, but between Romo's absolutely fantastic ball placement and several different receivers making extremely difficult catches. That was the difference on offense. That is also something the Giants were unable to achieve.
4. The same can be said defensively. Off the top of my head, I saw Ware, Hatcher, Lee, Carter, Sensabaugh, Lissemore, Church, and Carr make some outstanding plays.
5. That said, the inconsistencies kept getting the Cowboys in trouble and they used the big plays to get them out of it. I'm not just talking about penalties either, but that is part of it too.
6. Finally, I want to note that if the Cowboys can get their play to be more consistent, they wouldn't need to make all these spectacular plays. (not that I want them to stop) When / If they can become more consistent in their play and they are able keep making those wow plays. This team could be incredibly good. It should be easier to become consistent than to keep making those types of plays. You could tell the Cowboys really wanted this game badly. They gave an incredible amount of effort and It showed when they kept making great play after great play.

Defense , Romo, Murray, Ogletree played outstanding

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

I think if you watched any of the other games this weekend, you will be hard pressed to find many teams that were consistent. Welcome to week 1 in the NFL.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Most stuff has already been said and I don't want to regurgitate what everyone else said. I don't recall seeing what I note here. (though it may have)

1. The Cowboys play was inconsistent throughout the game. To be a really good team, they have to become more consistent from play to play. I think the fact that the Cowboys were winning and did in fact win may have blurred the fact that their play was not very consistent. (with the exception of the WRs and Romo, and the fact that they could do one other thing which I will note next.)
2. The difference in this game that put the Cowboys on top were big time plays. What I mean by this is there were some (read A LOT) really amazing plays being made my many of the Cowboys players. Not just a couple of them. Some of the catches made by WRs were flat out awesome. Dez quietly made several big time and amazing catches.
3. To put the previous notation in perspective, a play is executed. If executed properly it should work. So the Cowboys executed many plays that worked. That said, there were times when the Giants were in position to disrupt the play, but between Romo's absolutely fantastic ball placement and several different receivers making extremely difficult catches. That was the difference on offense. That is also something the Giants were unable to achieve.
4. The same can be said defensively. Off the top of my head, I saw Ware, Hatcher, Lee, Carter, Sensabaugh, Lissemore, Church, and Carr make some outstanding plays.
5. That said, the inconsistencies kept getting the Cowboys in trouble and they used the big plays to get them out of it. I'm not just talking about penalties either, but that is part of it too.
6. Finally, I want to note that if the Cowboys can get their play to be more consistent, they wouldn't need to make all these spectacular plays. (not that I want them to stop) When / If they can become more consistent in their play and they are able keep making those wow plays. This team could be incredibly good. It should be easier to become consistent than to keep making those types of plays. You could tell the Cowboys really wanted this game badly. They gave an incredible amount of effort and It showed when they kept making great play after great play.

if you watch any NFL game, specially between the top 15 teams. you will notice the same thing. amazing plays that could go either way. watch GB and its like that. watch Denve and they are like that. watch Patriots and they are like that.

that's the difference. you execute. in the NFL, its a game of inches. you get a 2 ft by 2 ft window to throw the ball 20 yards down field. you better make the throw.

plus, why they succeeded in those plays, was exactly what you said, those players who were developed and drafted to do so, did.

on the other hand, the giants didn't. same plays. same windows.

this is the NFL, not college football. there is parity among the top 20 teams. and you will see the same thing week in, week out. these guys are good. they are superbowl champions. they are expected to make some plays, disrupt other plays, etc. if you expect a 75% consistency. then you will never get it.

 

[bigdnlaca]

Dont tell the fans the cowboys didnt play a consistent game. Some think we are the best team in the NFC after one game.