Cowboys @ Philly

[Bullaholic]

"High Noon" in Philly on Sunday night....What do you think?

[GrTigers6]

"High Noon" in Philly on Sunday night....What do you think? Because Dallas has played so well on the road I have to believe they can win but on the other hand which Philly team will show up? The one we saw Thanksgiving or the one that was at home last night? Hopefully the latter.

[buff4ever]

"High Noon" in Philly on Sunday night....What do you think?

I can't think yet, because I am trying to figure out the "High Noon" and Sunday Night thing. Philly have its own time zone?


I stated before, that even though this game is not a win or go home game, it is at least in December, and is highly important even though it is not live or die. So, this is the next possible measuring stick for how Romo plays in a big game with playoff status at least on the line. He has proven to play well in big games early in the year, when the since of urgency is not there, but has historically not played well at all in big games towards the end of the year or when it is win or go home.

We know that Philly is going to stack the box on Murray again, so it is going to be up to Romo and the receivers to take advantage of that early to make them adjust.

[lostaussie]

I just want Dallas to win 11 games so Mike Golic has to send Bubba and his dog to a playoff game!!

[Bullaholic]

I can't think yet, because I am trying to figure out the "High Noon" and Sunday Night thing. Philly have its own time zone?


I stated before, that even though this game is not a win or go home game, it is at least in December, and is highly important even though it is not live or die. So, this is the next possible measuring stick for how Romo plays in a big game with playoff status at least on the line. He has proven to play well in big games early in the year, when the since of urgency is not there, but has historically not played well at all in big games towards the end of the year or when it is win or go home.

We know that Philly is going to stack the box on Murray again, so it is going to be up to Romo and the receivers to take advantage of that early to make them adjust.

Buff, the "High Noon" reference is to the academy award winning 1952 movie, "High Noon" which starred Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, and Lloyd Bridges. Gary Cooper plays a town marshall who has to face alone an outlaw at high noon, who he jailed, and his gang arriving on a train. The reference has evolved to refer to any high-stakes confrontation between two parties. Only some old timers like me and Phil C would know what I was talking about, so sorry if I jumped that far back in time for some of the younger posters.

[Cactus Thomas]

With a long week to prepare, I expect the 'Boys to come out strong and win this one.

[full circle]

I will agree that Romo has not played well in December in big games, but more importantly the Cowboys team hasn't played well. He isn't the type of qb to win it by himself, but if the team plays well I believe he is very effective. We will see

[Deuce]

I can't think yet, because I am trying to figure out the "High Noon" and Sunday Night thing. Philly have its own time zone?


I stated before, that even though this game is not a win or go home game, it is at least in December, and is highly important even though it is not live or die. So, this is the next possible measuring stick for how Romo plays in a big game with playoff status at least on the line. He has proven to play well in big games early in the year, when the since of urgency is not there, but has historically not played well at all in big games towards the end of the year or when it is win or go home.

We know that Philly is going to stack the box on Murray again, so it is going to be up to Romo and the receivers to take advantage of that early to make them adjust.

Actually it pretty much is a win or go home game. There's about a 99% chance that the Cowboys are not going to get a wild card. They have to win the division.

[coach]

Actually it pretty much is a win or go home game. There's about a 99% chance that the Cowboys are not going to get a wild card. They have to win the division.

Thats not true at all.

[caleb_mccaig]

Thats not true at all.

It would just be difficult. The Cowboys won't win any tiebreakers in a wild card situation.

I said since before the Thanksgiving game that the series would split. I'm really hoping that happens.

[buff4ever]

Yeah, that is not right. Unless you are implying we lose to the Colts and that that would take us out of hunt with win against skins or not. But I am not sure it takes us out of hunt either automatically.

[GrTigers6]

It would take a major meltdown by Detroit or Seattle in order them to make the playoffs if they lose to Philly unless they can somehow beat Indy. then its a toss up. At 11-5 they have a decent shot but would depend on other teams losing. they need to win out to guarantee a spot

[Deuce]

OK, let me rephrase this and take out the percentage!

If the Cowboys lose this weekend, they will need a lot of help to get into the playoffs. They could win the final 2 games and still need a ton of help. 11-5 does not guarantee this team a playoff spot. The only way they are guaranteed a spot is to win the final 3.

[ogg]

"High Noon" in Philly on Sunday night....What do you think?

I think if Dallas's defense can find a pass rush they'll win this game.

[GrTigers6]

I think if Dallas's defense can find a pass rush they'll win this game.That's what drove me crazy about last game. Any pressure on Sanchez and he will fold or throw up INT's just do what you have to to get pressure on him. Blitz or not

[coach]

OK, let me rephrase this and take out the percentage!

If the Cowboys lose this weekend, they will need a lot of help to get into the playoffs. They could win the final 2 games and still need a ton of help. 11-5 does not guarantee this team a playoff spot. The only way they are guaranteed a spot is to win the final 3.


If they go 11-5 they have real good chance of making the playoffs. They teams that we are looking at are Detroit, Seattle, and Arizona. We just have to beat out one of those teams. I don't expect those teams to win out. I havent looked at their schedules, but I am willing to bet all 3 of those teams don't go 11-5.

[coach]

We need St. Louis, San Francisco, and Minnesota to win this week.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

If they go 11-5 they have real good chance of making the playoffs. They teams that we are looking at are Detroit, Seattle, and Arizona. We just have to beat out one of those teams. I don't expect those teams to win out. I havent looked at their schedules, but I am willing to bet all 3 of those teams don't go 11-5.
Seattle has SF,Arizona and finish with rams at home. They look like they'll win out the way their defense is playing. Detriot has Minnesota, @GB and finish @ Chicago. Atleast one loss there maybe two. Looks like Dallas can only afford one loss and will need Detriot to lose a couple to get in as a wildcard. Dallas needs to be at playoff level from here on out and win out to be playing their best going in.

[full circle]

The boys will beat philly, dont know about Indy

[Roughneck93]

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Go Cowboys!

[Roughneck93]

Wow, what a start!

[eagleqb_14]

great start! Dan Bailey is the man lol! ehh sorta miscommunication by return team? I don't care ill tale it

[eagleqb_14]

We need St. Louis, San Francisco, and Minnesota to win this week.

you suck...... jinx

[Roughneck93]

:clap:

[eagleqb_14]

Touchdown Cowboys. Murray runs it in for about 3 yards. ill take that start.

[Roughneck93]

Great drive....

[eagleqb_14]

solid drive. just went 90 yards. Romo to Dez for 6. 14-0 Cowboys

[Roughneck93]

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[Roughneck93]

Dez!!!

[caleb_mccaig]

Goodnight Philly! I hope Houston and Bill O'Brien are watching. This is how you win a primetime game.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

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[Roughneck93]

Cowboys lead 21-10.

1:48 2nd

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Cowboys lead 21-10.

1:48 2nddang looks like philly getting back into the game

[Roughneck93]

21-10...half

[eagleqb_14]

very nervous

[lostaussie]

Starting to get that uneasy feeling!!

[Roughneck93]

Damn, he looks down.

[Roughneck93]

Here we go....

21-17....

[Txbroadcaster]

D is jut so bad

[Saggy Aggie]

D is jut so bad

Eh.... Offense hasn't done crap in a quarter and a half...

Wow.... And on cue, romo holds the ball for 8/9 seconds takes a sack and fumbles smh

[Roughneck93]

:foul:

[83Indian]

The meltdown begins

[hookandladder]

Goodnight Philly! I hope Houston and Bill O'Brien are watching. This is how you win a primetime game.

Say what, come again.

[Saggy Aggie]

The meltdown begins

Welcome to december football my friends

[1st and goal]

Imploding.

[Saggy Aggie]

goodnight philly! I hope houston and bill o'brien are watching. This is how you win a primetime game.



lol....

[Roughneck93]

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[Tejastrue]

The "Boys" will win this game..

[Roughneck93]

Way to answer....

[Saggy Aggie]

Well nice response by Dallas offense, but I still have faith Tony can screw it up

[Roughneck93]

Nice, needed that!

[83Indian]

Dez torching philly

[Roughneck93]

:clap:

[Macarthur]

Well nice response by Dallas offense, but I still have faith Tony can screw it up

:tongue:

[Roughneck93]

Yes, fumble!!

[Saggy Aggie]

Bailey is money

[SintonFan_inAustin]

glad there is nfl network replay, have to see it when it comes up there. finally found a radio to listen to

[SintonFan_inAustin]

back to back sacks :)

[Roughneck93]

First place!!

[Roughneck93]

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[Txbroadcaster]

What a game

[eagleqb_14]

Great game for Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys! How bout #88, wow what a game! the Cowboys are 10-4 and first place in the NFC east. This is going to be a very interesting 2 weeks

[pirate4state]

WHEW!!!! 7-0 on the road ... now can we PLEASE play well & win at home? :doh:

[Macarthur]

Great game for Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys! How bout #88, wow what a game! the Cowboys are 10-4 and first place in the NFC east. This is going to be a very interesting 2 weeks

Romo the first QB in history to go 4 road games in a row w 3 TDs and 0 INTs.

Of course, none of those games were big games. :)

[buff4ever]

I am remaining positive. I am giving Romo credit for 2 win or go home wins in his career now. He played well. The fumble after sitting in the pocket for 5 seconds was frustrating, but he rebounded well. Sadly, they have to treat Indy as a win or go home game as well to keep playoff hopes in our control, not counting on others.

[Farmersfan]

It is amazing how well Romo can play at times and then how poorly he can play at others. Great win for the 'boys and an excellent job of getting re-focused after what seemed like a complete concentration collapse by the offense and Tony. I was about ready to turn it off after the Eagles made their run and took the lead but Romo responded. I was expecting another Romo meltdown and even picked the Philly defense on my fantasy team. And I will admit I was wrong. Romo came through with some great throws when they counted the most. But I will also say there was a 2 quarter period where Romo made the EAgles defenders look like Hall of Famers again. And let's not forget on the 2nd Dallas possession Romo escaped a pick 6 for no other reason than a drop by the Eagle defender and that would have completely altered the outcome of this game. But he did get back into a grove late and pulled it out. but based on how well they play on the road and how poor at home I'm wondering if home field advantage is really an advantage?

I'm also wondering just how focused the Colts will be next week coming into Dallas? They have clinched the division already so will probably play very conservative and sit a bunch of starters. Trap game for Dallas?

[Farmersfan]

Romo the first QB in history to go 4 road games in a row w 3 TDs and 0 INTs.

Of course, none of those games were big games. :)


Kind of an obscure stats Mac! I'm guessing they haven't really tracked this one much. And besides, Romo threw a pick 6 early in this game that bounced off the defenders chest........................

[Macarthur]

Kind of an obscure stats Mac! I'm guessing they haven't really tracked this one much. And besides, Romo threw a pick 6 early in this game that bounced off the defenders chest........................

It wasn't as close as you make it out.

And so did rogers yesterday. Every QB has throws they would like to have back. Of course, in your world, romo is the only one. Your analysis of philly getting hot is hilarious. The defense looks like a sieve and gives up 24 points and its romos fault. You are so transparent. :crazy:

[GrTigers6]

Kind of an obscure stats Mac! I'm guessing they haven't really tracked this one much. And besides, Romo threw a pick 6 early in this game that bounced off the defenders chest........................
That ball went off his fingertips

[GrTigers6]

WHEW!!!! 7-0 on the road ... now can we PLEASE play well & win at home? :doh:
Or petition to have the game moved to Indy instead!:D

[Bullaholic]

The Cowboys were challenged in a big-time, high-stakes game, and they responded. That says volumes about this Cowboys team---they learned to play at the level they will need to have any playoff successes if they they make it in. Great Cowboy victory and I hope they can carry the momentum into the Indy game. Go Cowboys!

[Txbroadcaster]

It is amazing how well Romo can play at times and then how poorly he can play at others. Great win for the 'boys and an excellent job of getting re-focused after what seemed like a complete concentration collapse by the offense and Tony. I was about ready to turn it off after the Eagles made their run and took the lead but Romo responded. I was expecting another Romo meltdown and even picked the Philly defense on my fantasy team. And I will admit I was wrong. Romo came through with some great throws when they counted the most. But I will also say there was a 2 quarter period where Romo made the EAgles defenders look like Hall of Famers again. And let's not forget on the 2nd Dallas possession Romo escaped a pick 6 for no other reason than a drop by the Eagle defender and that would have completely altered the outcome of this game. But he did get back into a grove late and pulled it out. but based on how well they play on the road and how poor at home I'm wondering if home field advantage is really an advantage?

I'm also wondering just how focused the Colts will be next week coming into Dallas? They have clinched the division already so will probably play very conservative and sit a bunch of starters. Trap game for Dallas?

What 2 Quarters are you talking about Dallas scored at least a TD in every quarter

[Saggy Aggie]

What 2 Quarters are you talking about Dallas scored at least a TD in every quarter

He's probably talking about the 26:17 (~30 mins) of game time between the Cowboys scores in the 2nd and 3rd qtrs....

[Cactus Thomas]

It is amazing how well Romo can play at times and then how poorly he can play at others.

Romo hasn't played poorly when healthy in over two seasons.

Hope that helps.

[coach]

It is amazing how well Romo can play at times and then how poorly he can play at others. Great win for the 'boys and an excellent job of getting re-focused after what seemed like a complete concentration collapse by the offense and Tony. I was about ready to turn it off after the Eagles made their run and took the lead but Romo responded. I was expecting another Romo meltdown and even picked the Philly defense on my fantasy team. And I will admit I was wrong. Romo came through with some great throws when they counted the most. But I will also say there was a 2 quarter period where Romo made the EAgles defenders look like Hall of Famers again. And let's not forget on the 2nd Dallas possession Romo escaped a pick 6 for no other reason than a drop by the Eagle defender and that would have completely altered the outcome of this game. But he did get back into a grove late and pulled it out. but based on how well they play on the road and how poor at home I'm wondering if home field advantage is really an advantage?

I'm also wondering just how focused the Colts will be next week coming into Dallas? They have clinched the division already so will probably play very conservative and sit a bunch of starters. Trap game for Dallas?

You post this but dont even address how awful Brandon Carr is? Really shows how much football you really know.