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[Cowboysfan1975]

Well, we dropped three passes because of it yesterday, so that's not the kind of advantage I think we want. Kansas City wasn't affected.

I go to every game, and I've really only seen it negatively affect the Cowboys.

So sun in your eyes only effect you if you have a star on your helmet. Makes perfect sense

 

[erod]

So sun in your eyes only effect you if you have a star on your helmet. Makes perfect sense

Imagine if the sun set on Yankee Stadium behind center field with no bleachers behind it.

Same thing.

 

[visionary]

That's what good football is supposed to look like.

What a pleasure it was to watch actual defense being actually played by actual Dallas Cowboys defensive players. I don't know if the tide has turned, or if this will be short-lived, but what a breath of fresh air that was to witness.

The offense wasn't perfect, but it didn't have to be. The track meet we expected, which is what we usually see on Sundays at home, didn't materialize. It would have been really, really bad if it did.

I feared a second-half repeat of the Rams and Packers games. Especially after that botched play to end the half, then the subsequent opening TD drive of the third quarter, I thought we were in for another defensive collapse when a stop would be nothing short of miraculous.

But when you size it up, the Chiefs only scored 10 legitimate points yesterday. That is THE victory of the season so far against a good offense that has and does the kind of things that typically gives Dallas fits.

Sean Lee is a mastermind, and Anthony Hitchens is his perfect side kick. Lee cleaned up everything, and shifted the defense perfectly for every attempt by Kareem Hunt. That rookie couldn't get any momentum whatsoever headed to the line as the defensive line crashed the blocking schems, and the LBs cleaned up dang near everything. Damien Wilson was good, too.

The pass rush was beautiful to watch. There was a particular pressure by Lawrence that saved a touchdown as Kelce was running free with nobody around him. Alex Smith simply couldn't get it there. The pass rush effectively negated Tyreek Hill because there was just no time to get him downfield.

This the Dallas Cowboys I'm talking about. This is twilight zone stuff.

The only uh-ohs of yesterday (I as there so perhaps there is news that I didn't get that you did) was the injuries to Dez, Williams, Price, and thought I haven't seen anything, Tyron Smith. Why was Chaz in for him in the fourth quarter? And of course, now we go back to the Zeke waiting game today.

Linehan was brilliant in a game that required adjustment. The Kansas City defense played well above their pedigree.

Marinelli is back to his storied brilliant self, getting the most out of guys. Andy Reid's playcalling genius was well absorbed by the Cowboys.

The only Cowboys buffoonery came from its bumbling owner. Close the damn curtain, Jerry. It's embarrassing.

lol Marinelli is not "back to" anything except his mediocre self
This is all because of Lee (a complete self starter) and the emergence of 2 DL who are healthy and playing great in their contract years). Period

And contract year has a lot to do with D Laws performance. Those of you paying attention probably heard Romo say that this is the lightest D Law had been since he's been here. That smacks of a guy who put in the work because its a contract year

 

[Blackspider214]

Well, we dropped three passes because of it yesterday, so that's not the kind of advantage I think we want. Kansas City wasn't affected.

I go to every game, and I've really only seen it negatively affect the Cowboys.

So then I think that is a bigger indictment on our WRs than the sun glaring down. Butler, TWill and Dez are known to have butterfingers too often. They are just trying to deflect and make excuses. Their home stadium isn't the only place they drop passes.

 

[Blackspider214]

But the Chiefs are a legitimate super bowl contender when the machine is running right.

Not even close. No team that has Alex Smith as their starting QB is a legit Super Bowl contender. They will flame out early again in the playoffs. It is what he does. It is what the Chiefs in general do.

 

[DandyDon52]

Cowboys surprised me, I hope they play as good next 2 games.

 

[Sarge]

That's what good football is supposed to look like.

What a pleasure it was to watch actual defense being actually played by actual Dallas Cowboys defensive players. I don't know if the tide has turned, or if this will be short-lived, but what a breath of fresh air that was to witness.

The offense wasn't perfect, but it didn't have to be. The track meet we expected, which is what we usually see on Sundays at home, didn't materialize. It would have been really, really bad if it did.

I feared a second-half repeat of the Rams and Packers games. Especially after that botched play to end the half, then the subsequent opening TD drive of the third quarter, I thought we were in for another defensive collapse when a stop would be nothing short of miraculous.

But when you size it up, the Chiefs only scored 10 legitimate points yesterday. That is THE victory of the season so far against a good offense that has and does the kind of things that typically gives Dallas fits.

Sean Lee is a mastermind, and Anthony Hitchens is his perfect side kick. Lee cleaned up everything, and shifted the defense perfectly for every attempt by Kareem Hunt. That rookie couldn't get any momentum whatsoever headed to the line as the defensive line crashed the blocking schems, and the LBs cleaned up dang near everything. Damien Wilson was good, too.

The pass rush was beautiful to watch. There was a particular pressure by Lawrence that saved a touchdown as Kelce was running free with nobody around him. Alex Smith simply couldn't get it there. The pass rush effectively negated Tyreek Hill because there was just no time to get him downfield.

This the Dallas Cowboys I'm talking about. This is twilight zone stuff.

The only uh-ohs of yesterday (I as there so perhaps there is news that I didn't get that you did) was the injuries to Dez, Williams, Price, and thought I haven't seen anything, Tyron Smith. Why was Chaz in for him in the fourth quarter? And of course, now we go back to the Zeke waiting game today.

Linehan was brilliant in a game that required adjustment. The Kansas City defense played well above their pedigree.

Marinelli is back to his storied brilliant self, getting the most out of guys. Andy Reid's playcalling genius was well absorbed by the Cowboys.

The only Cowboys buffoonery came from its bumbling owner. Close the damn curtain, Jerry. It's embarrassing.

Not one word about Dak I see.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

The sun does seem to be affecting some plays. Butler’s drop and I think one other.

If they won’t cover the windows I recommend Oakley shields.

At the very least, as the home team, they should completely understand the impact of a sunny day at certain times of the year on certain areas on the field,,,, and adjust their play-calling accordingly.

 

[CWR]

Not to nitpick, but why was Hill's TD "illegitimate"? He made a hell of a play and it was a great play call when everyone was expecting a Hail Mary. Give them the credit they earned and our team the criticism they deserve.

It wasnt illegitimate it was fluky.

 

[bodi]

The only Cowboys buffoonery came from its bumbling owner. Close the damn curtain, Jerry. It's embarrassing.

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