Three plays that don't jump out on the stat sheet that cost us the game

[thekavorka]

1. 3rd and 2 at NYG 38 (Shotgun) T.Romo pass incomplete short left to M.Bennett.

First series of the game. We were driving the ball well and had already converted a long 3rd down. Bennett drops a ball that hits him in the numbers. That was our chance to immediately quiet the crowd and take control of the game early.

2. 1st and 10 at NYG 42(No Huddle, Shotgun) K.Boss left tackle to DAL 42 for 16 yards (O.Scandrick).

The score was 10-0 here, and we had all the momentum. Carpenter had a sure sack but couldn't get him down before Eli was able to flip the ball to Boss for 16 yards. This entire drive was so frustrating, but this play took the cake.

3. 2nd and 3 at DAL 47 M.Barber right tackle to DAL 46 for -1 yards (C.Brown, M.Kiwanuka).

The score was 17-21, and we had the ball at midfield. With 2nd and 3 at midfield, I liked our chances to continue moving the ball. But like all game, Marion Barber was a serious drive killer at times. He just doesn't seem to hit the hole like he used to. He's been dancing too much in the backfield. This was just another example.

It's the little things that are so frustrating. When we do an excellent job of getting in the right position, we just can't finish the play.

 

[Quarterback Coach]

1. 3rd and 2 at NYG 38 (Shotgun) T.Romo pass incomplete short left to M.Bennett.

COME ON!!!!!! have we ever run on anything and 2????????????????? Hell for that matter are we ever runnign anything NOT out of shotgun?

 

[DandyDon1722]

Good point on the Bennett drop. Set the tone and killed a promising opening drive and a perfect example of lack of focus and execution.

 

[craig71]

I can think of four plays that changed the game and they all were on the same drive.The Dallas defense allows 3 consecutive plays for 16 yards and then follow it up with allowing a 20+ yard TD.

Craig

 

[links18]

Good point on the Bennett drop. Set the tone and killed a promising opening drive and a perfect example of lack of focus and execution.

Bennett's body language on the field continues to be troubling. Of course, we turned down a 1st round pick for him and he contributes what exactly? Of course, that is not exactly the most pressing problem at the moment I guess.

 

[alohawg]

Lack of discipline, focus and execution but when there is no accountability, nothing to fear, that's what you get, that and joking around while you're getting beat.

 

[BulletBob]

Romo missed a wide-open Williams streaking down the sideline at the end of the game for a sure touchdown.

But I agree, letting the Giants drive for two touchdowns at the end of the first half is symbolic of everything wrong with this team: we come up small at the end of the (half, game, season) by going soft when it counts the most.

We have no killer instinct, leave-it-all-out-on-the-field warrior attitude, or finishing power.

I want so much for Wade to be successful, but I too am starting to wonder if this team will ever drive a stake into any of our competitors' hearts without a coach who inspires the team to terminate with extreme prejudice.