Injuries or just no focus?

[Falcon554]

Is it a combo of both? or is the season just catching up to them?

Werid how you can play lights out then all of a sudden seem to sturggle over the last 3 weeks

 

[zeroburrito]

team is playing crappy. thats all there is to it.

 

[jesusphreak]

The defense only allowed 13 points and TO was out for the entire second half.

I'm thinking they had a pretty good game.

 

[gbrittain]

The defense only allowed 13 points and TO was out for the entire second half.

I'm thinking they had a pretty good game.

They most definitely did not have a good game. I can't agree with you there. I just hope they get back in sync soon.

Dallas has not looked even close to a upper echelon team since the second half of the Green Bay game.

 

[jesusphreak]

They most definitely did not have a good game. I can't agree with you there. I just hope they get back in sync soon.

Dallas has not looked even close to a upper echelon team since the second half of the Green Bay game.

What is it that you are expecting? Do you expect an offense without TO to put up 25+ points? Do you expect defenses to do more than have 5 sacks, an INT, and give up 13 points?

What exactly are you looking for?

 

[gbrittain]

What is it that you are expecting? Do you expect an offense without TO to put up 25+ points? Do you expect defenses to do more than have 5 sacks, an INT, and give up 13 points?

What exactly are you looking for?

Dallas did not look in sync even with TO in there. Everyting look very labored compared to just a short month ago. I know the production was way better, but they just did not look in sync.

 

[jesusphreak]

Dallas did not look in sync even with TO in there. Everyting look very labored compared to just a short month ago. I know the production was way better, but they just did not look in sync.

They scored 17 points in the first half and didn't have TO for most of the second quarter and all of the second half! That's on pace for 34 points. Who scores 34 points a game? Seriously.

 

[mmohican29]

this was a gritty, ugly, somewhat fortunate victory (smith's was a catch, and reeves play was clean IMO). Our D overall played good football, but our 3rd down and long defense still is an achilles heel.

Romo looked lost at times without T.O. on the field. If he is out we will have to go to a more conservative game plan, and run the football.

Overall... I'd say we're in trouble... but just might have enough left in the tank for one superior push with a little rest. The 'Skins game is the biggest of the year now.

 

[gbrittain]

They scored 17 points in the first half and didn't have TO for most of the second quarter and all of the second half! That's on pace for 34 points. Who scores 34 points a game? Seriously.

We will just have to disagree. Like I said, I understand the production was better but they looked nothing like the well oiled machine they were a short time ago.

TO or no TO three points in the second half against the Panthers should be concerning.

 

[jesusphreak]

We will just have to disagree. Like I said, I understand the production was better but they looked nothing like the well oiled machine they were a short time ago.

TO or no TO three points in the second half against the Panthers should be concerning.

One more question and I'll leave you alone (really), but you do not consider 17 points in a half a solid offensive display? There's only one team in this league that averages that. Romo and Barber had excellent numbers in the first half.

 

[RCowboyFan]

Dallas did not look in sync even with TO in there. Everyting look very labored compared to just a short month ago. I know the production was way better, but they just did not look in sync.

Wow, some people are just watching a totally different game on TV. To me it seemed like Dallas was about take over the game, just before TO got hurt.

And Defense mostly dominating, except for some great throws and catches by Steve Smith.

I guess I would like to see Randy Moss out of line up for Patriots and see how impressing they look?

Maybe some of you didn't see Moore and Panthers against Seahawks last week?

 

[Joe a Cowboys fan]

Uh guys, there is only one game left in the season and we are starting to get nicked up. Next week when you see the Skinz lineup you will see what taking a real licking in injuries while still ticking looks like. For this late in the season with a whole 2 losses Dallas is LOOKING GOOD. Trust me on this.

 

[ChrisCanty99]

Injuries, yes, but am I the only one who thinks it's strange we haven't shown a SINGLE trick play all season? I know Parcells is gone, but I have got to think JG has more up his sleeve than the coaches are willing to show just yet.

TG and a healthy TO will make a world of difference.

 

[Boysboy]

Is it a combo of both? or is the season just catching up to them?

Werid how you can play lights out then all of a sudden seem to sturggle over the last 3 weeks

Wow-you must have been in a coma during Tuna's tenure.

Not only we went 8-12 in Dec, but our injuries PILED UP during this time as well. Remember last year when Henry, Ratliffe, Reeves, etc. had injuries that limited them? Remember in '05 when we had to find LBs ON THE STREET??

 

[FCBarca]

December slide

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I think it's a combo. Defense didn't show up against the Lions. Romo didn't show up against the Eagles. Injuries obviously did Dallas in the Panthers game tonight.