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In recent seasons, December has treated the Cowboys worse than Eagles fans. The Cowboys have blown first-place leads in each of the past three Decembers. The fade route has become the familiar route at this time of year in Dallas. Cowboys fans probably have heard this before, but … this December could be different. Really. Just look at Dallas' production in its previous game against a tough Oakland defense. With Romo moving around the pocket more than he has recently, wide receiver Miles Austin had receptions of 49, 27 and 20 yards. Running back Marion Barber had a 42-yard catch and a 32-yard run. Running back Tashard Choice had a 66-yard run.
Running back Felix Jones had a 46-yard run.
Dallas averaged 10.3 yards per pass play. It was a glimpse of what the Cowboys are capable of doing. Now they go up against a Giants defense that has faded the way Dallas normally does in December. The Giants aren't playing up to their name. Usually, they're the ones to knock down and knock out their opponents. Now the Cowboys have the chance to do it to them.
The Schef's Specialties
Game of the week: Tennessee at Indianapolis: If Tennessee wins this one, and the unlikely comeback continues, a wild-card spot comes into clear focus.
Player of the week: Bears RB Matt Forte: With only one 100-yard game this season, a mere 543 yards rushing, and only three touchdowns, Forte is due for the type of game he hasn't had in 2009.
Upset of the week: Giants over Cowboys: The Giants are due to get their ground game on track, and the Cowboys know what the calendar now says.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=schefter_adam&id=4704338
Running back Felix Jones had a 46-yard run.
Dallas averaged 10.3 yards per pass play. It was a glimpse of what the Cowboys are capable of doing. Now they go up against a Giants defense that has faded the way Dallas normally does in December. The Giants aren't playing up to their name. Usually, they're the ones to knock down and knock out their opponents. Now the Cowboys have the chance to do it to them.
The Schef's Specialties
Game of the week: Tennessee at Indianapolis: If Tennessee wins this one, and the unlikely comeback continues, a wild-card spot comes into clear focus.
Player of the week: Bears RB Matt Forte: With only one 100-yard game this season, a mere 543 yards rushing, and only three touchdowns, Forte is due for the type of game he hasn't had in 2009.
Upset of the week: Giants over Cowboys: The Giants are due to get their ground game on track, and the Cowboys know what the calendar now says.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=schefter_adam&id=4704338
