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The Dallas Cowboys are 9-1. Soak that all in for a second. It has been quite the season for the Cowboys, and this week was by far the most interesting. After Tony Romo was finally healthy to play, he made it clear that this was Dak Prescott's team. Romo suited up in Week 11 to promote even more awkwardness.
Dallas did not look prepared for this game in the early going. It started out with a lazy three-and-out drive. A few drives later, the Ravens took the football 90 yards down the field to draw the first blood of the game. Terrance West's rushing touchdown put the Ravens up 7-0.
In the second quarter, the Cowboys' offense got going. In a drive where penalties pushed the Cowboys back at 1st & 30, offensive coordinator Scott Linehan should receive a ton of credit for creating plays that get Dallas' star players in space. Dallas' first touchdown was capped off from the connection of Dak Prescott to Cole Beasley. A pair of made field goals tied the score up at 10 at the half.
In the second half, the Cowboys' defense showed no let-downs, and it gave an opportunity to get the offense back on the field. Dallas had two offensive touchdown drives in the second half, both of which ended in touchdown passes to Dez Bryant. After the Cowboys scored the second touchdown drive with about 12 minutes to play in the fourth quarter, it became apparent that the Cowboys were taking control of the game. Baltimore had the ball for just four minutes of the half at that point.
A late touchdown drive for the Ravens made things interesting. But the Cowboys put together a long time-draining drive that ended in a field goal from the otherworldly Dan Bailey. A few plays later and the game ended. Dallas' strong performance in the second half was the difference.
Read on for full grades and analysis from the Cowboys' ninth consecutive win of the season.
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Dallas did not look prepared for this game in the early going. It started out with a lazy three-and-out drive. A few drives later, the Ravens took the football 90 yards down the field to draw the first blood of the game. Terrance West's rushing touchdown put the Ravens up 7-0.
In the second quarter, the Cowboys' offense got going. In a drive where penalties pushed the Cowboys back at 1st & 30, offensive coordinator Scott Linehan should receive a ton of credit for creating plays that get Dallas' star players in space. Dallas' first touchdown was capped off from the connection of Dak Prescott to Cole Beasley. A pair of made field goals tied the score up at 10 at the half.
In the second half, the Cowboys' defense showed no let-downs, and it gave an opportunity to get the offense back on the field. Dallas had two offensive touchdown drives in the second half, both of which ended in touchdown passes to Dez Bryant. After the Cowboys scored the second touchdown drive with about 12 minutes to play in the fourth quarter, it became apparent that the Cowboys were taking control of the game. Baltimore had the ball for just four minutes of the half at that point.
A late touchdown drive for the Ravens made things interesting. But the Cowboys put together a long time-draining drive that ended in a field goal from the otherworldly Dan Bailey. A few plays later and the game ended. Dallas' strong performance in the second half was the difference.
Read on for full grades and analysis from the Cowboys' ninth consecutive win of the season.
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