CFZ CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup get the game balls for today

[GRCowboy]

In a game when nobody played particularly well aside from the starting wideouts and, to a lesser extent, the tight end position. The offensive line failed to block like men; Dak Prescott had a below average game with two red-zone TD throws to Schultz and two awful INTs, the defense gave up a backbreaking last-minute TD thanks to a bad penalty by Micah Parsons, Anthony Brown consistently got cooked against the pass all game, Sam Williams and DeMarcus Lawrence were on milk cartons, the run defense was yet again putrid, and even "Money Maher" missed his only attempt and from inside 50 no less. The Cowboys' defense was unable to sack Daniel Jones consistently, leading to big strike after big strike from the Giants' pass thrower. Dallas lost the turnover battle by 2, forcing no takeaways on defense; Mike McCarthy and Kellen Moore made some awful decisions (including getting stuffed on 4th and 2 inside our own territory), the Cowboys were penalized double digit times for around 100 yards (more than twice as many penalties and penalty yards as the Giants); Dan Quinn underwhelmed; Tony Pollard did nothing spectacular this game; and while Elliott had an above average game he was held well under 100 yards and failed to close out the Giants down the stretch, giving them the ball back on that last critical drive.

The offense produced juice primarily because of the starting wideouts, and man did they need it. In the first half, Gallup caught not one, not two, but three hotly-contested balls which led to our only scoring drive of the first half. Neither Lamb nor Gallup scored a touchdown, but Lamb also had many critical third-down conversions, by great route, by tough contested spectacular grab or by penalty flag, Lamb was a consistent chain mover when we needed that most, setting up the two touchdowns.

In a game in which the media's biggest spotlight and attention was on a wide receiver who is currently unemployed, Lamb and Gallup shined the brightest and helped the Cowboys to their best extent on Thanksgiving Football 2022.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

Gee, you would think this team was blown out after reading your synopsis. I mean ya, there were some issues, but they just beat a 7-3 divisional rival in a very important game. It takes more than good WR play to make that happen. Lots of guys played excellent football today. Props to the receivers, but we don't have to downplay the other guys to commend them.

 

[GRCowboy]

Gee, you would think this team was blown out after reading your synopsis. I mean ya, there were some issues, but they just beat a 7-3 divisional rival in a very important game. It takes more than good WR play to make that happen. Lots of guys played excellent football today. Props to the receivers, but we don't have to downplay the other guys to commend them.

The team did not play particularly well and they were sloppy and undisciplined, and the defense was soft and also undisciplined. The pass rush was relatively anemic compared to most of the season. The defense gave up scoring in the 20s.

Our starting WRs got open and made the most of their opportunities, even when they were thrown the ball when they were less than open.

 

[lukemartin79]

Give Zeke one too

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

The team did not play particularly well and they were sloppy and undisciplined, and the defense was soft and also undisciplined. The pass rush was relatively anemic compared to most of the season. The defense gave up scoring in the 20s.

Our starting WRs got open and made the most of their opportunities, even when they were thrown the ball when they were less than open.

Again, we just beat a tough team. The pass rush did enough to disrupt DJ's timing and were harassing him all day. The guy is slick. Can't sack a QB 8 times every game, but they did enough to shut down the Giants for most of the game. Micah had another big game.

Saquon Barkley came into this game with nearly 1,000 yards, averaging 4.5 ypc. The defense held him to 39 yards on 3.5 ypc...

Zeke had a fantastic game and why he didn't get more touches, I surely don't understand

Dak had a rough first half, but looked incredible when it mattered.

The backbreaking drive you referenced left 8 seconds on the clock and essentially sealed the game.

Yes, the receivers were great, but they weren't the only ones. It's promising that group is starting to get it together and can only mean great things moving forward. The entire TEAM is playing complimentary football. Why minimize their accomplishments?

 

[GRCowboy]

Give Zeke one too

Zeke kind of let the Giants back into the game at the end with his weak running. His 4th quarter YPC was downright awful. In past years like 2016 he keeps moving the chains and runs the clock out.

 

[ConstantReboot]

In a game when nobody played particularly well aside from the starting wideouts and, to a lesser extent, the tight end position. The offensive line failed to block like men; Dak Prescott had a below average game with two red-zone TD throws to Schultz and two awful INTs, the defense gave up a backbreaking last-minute TD thanks to a bad penalty by Micah Parsons, Anthony Brown consistently got cooked against the pass all game, Sam Williams and DeMarcus Lawrence were on milk cartons, the run defense was yet again putrid, and even "Money Maher" missed his only attempt and from inside 50 no less. The Cowboys' defense was unable to sack Daniel Jones consistently, leading to big strike after big strike from the Giants' pass thrower. Dallas lost the turnover battle by 2, forcing no takeaways on defense; Mike McCarthy and Kellen Moore made some awful decisions (including getting stuffed on 4th and 2 inside our own territory), the Cowboys were penalized double digit times for around 100 yards (more than twice as many penalties and penalty yards as the Giants); Dan Quinn underwhelmed; Tony Pollard did nothing spectacular this game; and while Elliott had an above average game he was held well under 100 yards and failed to close out the Giants down the stretch, giving them the ball back on that last critical drive.

The offense produced juice primarily because of the starting wideouts, and man did they need it. In the first half, Gallup caught not one, not two, but three hotly-contested balls which led to our only scoring drive of the first half. Neither Lamb nor Gallup scored a touchdown, but Lamb also had many critical third-down conversions, by great route, by tough contested spectacular grab or by penalty flag, Lamb was a consistent chain mover when we needed that most, setting up the two touchdowns.

In a game in which the media's biggest spotlight and attention was on a wide receiver who is currently unemployed, Lamb and Gallup shined the brightest and helped the Cowboys to their best extent on Thanksgiving Football 2022.

Hey guess what? We won. You make it sound like we lost.

 

[RonWashington]

Damone Clark’s entrance has made this a better run defense . 33 is where the runner meets the road .

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

In a game when nobody played particularly well aside from the starting wideouts and, to a lesser extent, the tight end position. The offensive line failed to block like men; Dak Prescott had a below average game with two red-zone TD throws to Schultz and two awful INTs, the defense gave up a backbreaking last-minute TD thanks to a bad penalty by Micah Parsons, Anthony Brown consistently got cooked against the pass all game, Sam Williams and DeMarcus Lawrence were on milk cartons, the run defense was yet again putrid, and even "Money Maher" missed his only attempt and from inside 50 no less. The Cowboys' defense was unable to sack Daniel Jones consistently, leading to big strike after big strike from the Giants' pass thrower. Dallas lost the turnover battle by 2, forcing no takeaways on defense; Mike McCarthy and Kellen Moore made some awful decisions (including getting stuffed on 4th and 2 inside our own territory), the Cowboys were penalized double digit times for around 100 yards (more than twice as many penalties and penalty yards as the Giants); Dan Quinn underwhelmed; Tony Pollard did nothing spectacular this game; and while Elliott had an above average game he was held well under 100 yards and failed to close out the Giants down the stretch, giving them the ball back on that last critical drive.

The offense produced juice primarily because of the starting wideouts, and man did they need it. In the first half, Gallup caught not one, not two, but three hotly-contested balls which led to our only scoring drive of the first half. Neither Lamb nor Gallup scored a touchdown, but Lamb also had many critical third-down conversions, by great route, by tough contested spectacular grab or by penalty flag, Lamb was a consistent chain mover when we needed that most, setting up the two touchdowns.

In a game in which the media's biggest spotlight and attention was on a wide receiver who is currently unemployed, Lamb and Gallup shined the brightest and helped the Cowboys to their best extent on Thanksgiving Football 2022.

The 2 WR chaps certainly made themselves and us proud!
Huzzah!

 

[DanA]

I’d argue the defense was very good. Really, it was one play on Brown that was bad the entire game.

 

[RonWashington]

I’m in the minority opinion , throwing Millions at OBJ is a mistake . You can win playoff games if the offensive line wins the trenches allowing the run game to feed the passing game with CD Gallup Brown more then adequate with a riches of TE talent .

 

[RonWashington]

I’d argue the defense was very good. Really, it was one play on Brown that was bad the entire game.

The last Giant TD was meaningless . If Maher makes the FG from 45 it’s a 31-13 game . Yes the defense played well however the Giants offense is garbage to put it lightly .

 

[lukin2006]

Micah was his usual disruptive self…the defence kept things calm until the offence found their stride. It sure is nice have a reliable defence. Not perfect.

 

[JD_KaPow]

The defense gave up scoring in the 20s.

Of all the hilariously absurd statements in this "game review," this is my favorite.

The Giants had 13 points and were down 15 points until there were 8 seconds left in the game. They had two fourth-quarter drives: one that lasted 5.5 minutes and got them nothing because the defense forced them to take small gains in the middle of the field, and the completely meaningless TD drive at the end.

But yeah, technically they scored "in the 20s," which I'll note takes longer to type and is less precise than just saying "20," but of course you're trying to make it sound as bad as you can.

 

[lukemartin79]

Zeke kind of let the Giants back into the game at the end with his weak running. His 4th quarter YPC was downright awful. In past years like 2016 he keeps moving the chains and runs the clock out.

I didn't say he was great the whole game, but he ran like he did years ago at times. With Pollard unable to break big ones that game, Zeke taking his turn to be the big rusher on the day was huge- especially in a first half where they stumbled. Gallup wasn't great the WHOLE game and I remember Lamb causing that one INT and dropping another catch too.

 

[CooterBrown]

Referring to that Giants last touchdown drive as “critical” or “backbreaking” is just ludicrous.

 

[Mr_437]

Gallup made some good catches with his hands to set a tone, and extend some drives.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Talk about a trollish opening statement! Sheesh!

 

[Garrettop]

If the Cowboys can keep having 2 touchdown leads when "no one played well", they should be hoisting #6 shortly.

 

[CowboyRoy]

In a game when nobody played particularly well aside from the starting wideouts and, to a lesser extent, the tight end position. The offensive line failed to block like men; Dak Prescott had a below average game with two red-zone TD throws to Schultz and two awful INTs, the defense gave up a backbreaking last-minute TD thanks to a bad penalty by Micah Parsons, Anthony Brown consistently got cooked against the pass all game, Sam Williams and DeMarcus Lawrence were on milk cartons, the run defense was yet again putrid, and even "Money Maher" missed his only attempt and from inside 50 no less. The Cowboys' defense was unable to sack Daniel Jones consistently, leading to big strike after big strike from the Giants' pass thrower. Dallas lost the turnover battle by 2, forcing no takeaways on defense; Mike McCarthy and Kellen Moore made some awful decisions (including getting stuffed on 4th and 2 inside our own territory), the Cowboys were penalized double digit times for around 100 yards (more than twice as many penalties and penalty yards as the Giants); Dan Quinn underwhelmed; Tony Pollard did nothing spectacular this game; and while Elliott had an above average game he was held well under 100 yards and failed to close out the Giants down the stretch, giving them the ball back on that last critical drive.

The offense produced juice primarily because of the starting wideouts, and man did they need it. In the first half, Gallup caught not one, not two, but three hotly-contested balls which led to our only scoring drive of the first half. Neither Lamb nor Gallup scored a touchdown, but Lamb also had many critical third-down conversions, by great route, by tough contested spectacular grab or by penalty flag, Lamb was a consistent chain mover when we needed that most, setting up the two touchdowns.

In a game in which the media's biggest spotlight and attention was on a wide receiver who is currently unemployed, Lamb and Gallup shined the brightest and helped the Cowboys to their best extent on Thanksgiving Football 2022.

Dak got player of the game. How does that feel?