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Game Recap: Defense Dominates In 19-3 Opening Win Over The Giants
Sunday, September 10, 2017 10:37 PM CDT
By Kurt Daniels
Dallas Cowboys. New York Giants. NFC East rivals. Sunday night prime time. Football is officially back!
The Cowboys once again opened their 2017 campaign against an old, familiar foe, marking the third consecutive season, fifth time in the last six years and 10th time overall that they have faced the rival Giants on opening day.
And with their 19-3 victory in front of 93,183 rabid fans, the Cowboys pushed their record in those first games to an impressive 9-1 mark.
While the Cowboys’ success on the field was a team effort, one man truly grabbed the spotlight. With this game, the venerable Jason Witten embarked on his 15th campaign with the Cowboys, which ties Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Bill Bates and Mark Tuinei for the most seasons with the club.
But that’s not all. He also came into this night needing only 17 yards to pass Michael Irvin (11,904) for the most receiving yards in Cowboys history. After a 7-yard catch in the first quarter, he stepped into first place with an 11-yard grab in the second frame.
And just for good measure, Witten also passed Tim Brown during the game, moving into sixth place on the NFL’s all-time career catches list, and went on to post a team-high seven receptions for 59 yards while recording the Cowboys’ first touchdown of the season.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...efense-dominates-19-3-opening-win-over-giants
Sunday, September 10, 2017 10:37 PM CDT
By Kurt Daniels
Dallas Cowboys. New York Giants. NFC East rivals. Sunday night prime time. Football is officially back!
The Cowboys once again opened their 2017 campaign against an old, familiar foe, marking the third consecutive season, fifth time in the last six years and 10th time overall that they have faced the rival Giants on opening day.
And with their 19-3 victory in front of 93,183 rabid fans, the Cowboys pushed their record in those first games to an impressive 9-1 mark.
While the Cowboys’ success on the field was a team effort, one man truly grabbed the spotlight. With this game, the venerable Jason Witten embarked on his 15th campaign with the Cowboys, which ties Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Bill Bates and Mark Tuinei for the most seasons with the club.
But that’s not all. He also came into this night needing only 17 yards to pass Michael Irvin (11,904) for the most receiving yards in Cowboys history. After a 7-yard catch in the first quarter, he stepped into first place with an 11-yard grab in the second frame.
And just for good measure, Witten also passed Tim Brown during the game, moving into sixth place on the NFL’s all-time career catches list, and went on to post a team-high seven receptions for 59 yards while recording the Cowboys’ first touchdown of the season.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...efense-dominates-19-3-opening-win-over-giants