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derekeagleton I'm hearing that Ware is expected to play but no official word yet.
Dec 19, 2009 5:42 PM |
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derekeagleton Are is warming up in shorts and sweatshirt.
Dec 19, 2009 5:44 PM |
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derekeagleton Ware is warming up in cleats, shorts and sweatshirt.
Dec 19, 2009 5:46 PM |
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DCStarJEllis DAL Inactives: S Watkins, CB Gordon, G Holland, C/G Preston, T Colombo, TE Bennett, LB Johnson, McGee is the third quarterback.
Dec 19, 2009 5:51 PM |
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DCStarJEllis That means DeMarcus Ware, officially, is playing.
Dec 19, 2009 5:51 PM |
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derekeagleton Ware is officially active for tonight's game. Expect to see him mainly on passing downs & maybe more depending on how he feels.
Dec 19, 2009 5:54 PM |
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dallascowboys Shockey (Toe) Inactive For Saints: New Orleans will be without starting tight end Jeremy Shockey for Saturday n.. http://bit.ly/54W6Xu
Dec 19, 2009 5:58 PM |
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DCStarJEllis NO Inactives: K Carney, CB Young, CB McCauley, CB Greer, LB Waters, G Nesbit, TE Shockey, DT Ellis
Dec 19, 2009 6:11 PM |
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derekeagleton TE Jeremy Shockey and DT Sedrick Ellis are among the notable inactives for the Saints.
Dec 19, 2009 6:11 PM |
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DCStarJEllis That makes three starters the Saints are missing: Shockey, Sedrick Ellis and Jabari Greer. Ellis is a very good defensive tackle.
Dec 19, 2009 6:18 PM |
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dallascowboys DeMarcus Ware Is Active Tonight: DeMarcus Ware is warming up on the Superdome field, and the Cowboys' Pro Bowl .. http://bit.ly/8SbYS4
Dec 19, 2009 6:57 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I gotta tell you, this city is as confident as I've ever seen on the road. And without a doubt the most fun.
Dec 19, 2009 7:00 PM |
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DCStarJEllis What does everybody think the key to tonight's game will be? To me, it's the Cboys offense hitting big plays and scoring TDs, not FGs.
Dec 19, 2009 7:09 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @pinstripes213 No Turnovers, create a few tos
Dec 19, 2009 7:13 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @JimPilkington stopping the saints on a couple drives in a row... gotta have momentum at some point in the game
Dec 19, 2009 7:13 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @GBooey score quick, hit em in the mouth, protect the ball
Dec 19, 2009 7:14 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Cowboys captains are Bradie James, Jason Witten, DeMarcus Ware and Steve Octavien
Dec 19, 2009 7:16 PM |
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derekeagleton NO will receive the ball first.
Dec 19, 2009 7:18 PM |
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DCStarJEllis This press box is open to the dome. Really, I can't hear a thing. The Cowboys will have to survive that, and an early punch in the mouth.
Dec 19, 2009 7:21 PM |
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derekeagleton Touchback by Buehler. That's what he needs to do all night because field position is important.
Dec 19, 2009 7:22 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL holds NO to 3 and out on 1st series. Good start for DAL defense. DAL takes possession at their 21 after punt.
Dec 19, 2009 7:25 PM |
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DCStarJEllis A great start for the Cowboys defense, but you can bet New Orleans will be testing them downfield more than they did on that 3-&-out.
Dec 19, 2009 7:25 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I'm thinking Felix will continue to be a big part of this gameplan.
Dec 19, 2009 7:28 PM |
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DCStarJEllis So there's the big play, real quick. We haven't seen Tony Romo go up top very Austin, but he had great protection, and Austin beat his guy.
Dec 19, 2009 7:29 PM |
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derekeagleton 49 yd TD pass to Austin. 5 plays 79 yds 1:49 drive. 1st time in 17 games DAL scored on 1st drive.
Dec 19, 2009 7:30 PM |
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DCStarJEllis That's the Cowboys' first opening drive TD is 17 games, which was the longest streak in the NFL.
Dec 19, 2009 7:30 PM |
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derekeagleton 4 of 5 plays on drive were 9+ yds including 1 run Barber (9 yds), 1 run Jones (11), 1 pass Jones (10) & 49 yd TD pass to Austin.
Dec 19, 2009 7:31 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I just can't stress how important getting on the board quickly was right there. And not time to get conservative offensively now.
Dec 19, 2009 7:31 PM |
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derekeagleton Saints had safety help over the top on Austin's side of the field but Austin just outran the corner and safety.
Dec 19, 2009 7:34 PM |
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derekeagleton Another 3 and out by DAL defense. NO ran on 1st & 2nd down for total of 7 yds. DAL had good coverage on 3rd down leading to incompletion.
Dec 19, 2009 7:37 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Anybody notice the Cowboys moved Doug Free to left tackle on the touchdown play? Did Flozell move to the right side or was McQuistan in?
Dec 19, 2009 7:37 PM |
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derekeagleton Crayton has a nice punt return to give DAL possession at their 40.
Dec 19, 2009 7:37 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Nice balance by Roy Williams to stay up and get another seven or eight yards on that third down catch.
Dec 19, 2009 7:40 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Nice sight adjustment by Romo and Austin, seeing Austin's guy cheating toward the blitz and the safety playing off.
Dec 19, 2009 7:41 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Third and two, Nick thinks the Cowboys should go with the Wildcat here. They've thrown everything else at them.
Dec 19, 2009 7:43 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL moving the ball well. Now at the NO 11. Big 3rd down catch by Williams for 14 extended the drive followed by 26 yd pass to Austin.
Dec 19, 2009 7:44 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Big for the Cowboys to punch it in down there. They got the short yardage pickup, then did what they couldn't do last week on the goalline.
Dec 19, 2009 7:46 PM |
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derekeagleton Choice converts the 3rd down in Razorback formation. Barber follows with a 3 yd TD giving DAL 14-0 lead. 8 plays 60 yards 4:28 drive.
Dec 19, 2009 7:47 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Thank you sir! On the 1st TD... RT @cbsdollarbill unbalanced line left - Davis and Witten were lone players to right of Gurode
Dec 19, 2009 7:47 PM |
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derekeagleton Cowboys have been impressive taking a 14-0 lead and there is still 5:15 left in the 1st quarter.
Dec 19, 2009 7:48 PM |
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derekeagleton NO has allowed the most points in the 1st quarter of any team in the league.
Dec 19, 2009 7:50 PM |
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DCStarJEllis The Superdome really seems shocked. Remember, the Saints are the league's highest scoring fourth quarter team. No reason to get content.
Dec 19, 2009 7:53 PM |
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derekeagleton Bush gains 29 on 1st play then DAL holds to 3 downs & punt. Spencer sack on 2nd down led to deep incomplete pass on 3rd defended by Ball.
Dec 19, 2009 7:54 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL takes possession at their 8 after 53 yd punt.
Dec 19, 2009 7:54 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Romo had Ogletree open deep on the play that broke down where he almost threw the pick.
Dec 19, 2009 7:56 PM |
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DCStarJEllis This is the 2nd time this year the Saints have been down 14-0 at the end of the 1st quarter at home. They came back to beat Carolina 30-20.
Dec 19, 2009 8:00 PM |
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derekeagleton End of 1st quarter. DAL 14 NO 0. NO has been down 14 after 1st quarter 1 other time this season vs CAR. NO won that game 30-20.
Dec 19, 2009 8:00 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL has the ball 2nd & 3 at the NO 36 to begin the 2nd quarter.
Dec 19, 2009 8:01 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I think it was good they called a timeout before fourth down. A huge play, obviously, and they need to think about what they want to do.
Dec 19, 2009 8:04 PM |
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derekeagleton Drop by Williams on 3rd down & DAL is going 4 it on 4th & 4 at NO 36. Seems like DAL is being aggressive as they should against NO offense.
Dec 19, 2009 8:04 PM |
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derekeagleton Illegal contact on McKenzie covering Roy leads to auto 1st down. NO sacks Romo on 2 of next 3 plays leading to DAL punt to NO 9.
Dec 19, 2009 8:09 PM |
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DCStarJEllis That was the first case of a missed opportunity by the offense. Romo got a little greedy on 1st down, took the sack and the drive stalled.
Dec 19, 2009 8:09 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Ken Hamlin is starting every play 15-20 yards deep. They're being very conscious of New Orleans' deep game.
Dec 19, 2009 8:15 PM |
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DCStarJEllis RT @JeffVick shut down twitter, @DCStarJEllis has to tweet that michael brown and kanye west were honorary guests for the opening coin flip
Dec 19, 2009 8:17 PM |
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DCStarJEllis He's only been sacked nine times all year. Nothing new. @Defender4Life They're not getting preasure on Brees.
Dec 19, 2009 8:20 PM |
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DCStarJEllis 7:23 to go in the quaerter. This would be a good time for that long, drawn out, methodical, run-heavy drive.
Dec 19, 2009 8:22 PM |
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derekeagleton NO drives 12 plays 75 yds 4:44 but DAL stiffens in red zone holding NO to 34 yd field goal. NO still has not coverted a 3rd down this game.
Dec 19, 2009 8:22 PM |
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DCStarJEllis A couple really good runs by Felix there. Nice dive at the end of the first one, and a good job getting something out of nothing on 2nd.
Dec 19, 2009 8:27 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Heads up play by Romo. Would be nice if Barber knew the handoff was coming.
Dec 19, 2009 8:30 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Could coverage by the Cowboys on the punt. Looked to me like Bush had a lot of field to work with. McBriar really hung that one up there.
Dec 19, 2009 8:31 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL doesn't get much out of their drive but a great punt and illegal block in back against NO forces NO to start at their 10.
Dec 19, 2009 8:32 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Yeah, definitely some confusion out there at times. @JimPilkington bobby looks confused...
Dec 19, 2009 8:37 PM |
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derekeagleton 2:00 warning. NO driving @ DAL 41 (1st & 10). NO gaining chunks of yds on this drive with passes of 12, 16, 11, and 15. DAL still leads 14-3
Dec 19, 2009 8:37 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Very big play in the game, the INT by Jenkins. If New Orleans had scored before the half it would have been a bit deflating, I think.
Dec 19, 2009 8:39 PM |
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derekeagleton Jenkins intercepts deep pass to Henderson at the NO 4. DAL has an opportunity to maybe get points before half with 1:53 remaining.
Dec 19, 2009 8:39 PM |
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derekeagleton Barber picks up 1st down with 2 runs by Barber moving them to the DAL 15.
Dec 19, 2009 8:41 PM |
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DCStarJEllis If they pick up 3rd down to keep the drive alive I think they should pick up the pace. You want to be cautious at 1st in this situation.
Dec 19, 2009 8:43 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Ok, nevermind then.
Dec 19, 2009 8:43 PM |
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derekeagleton 2 DAL incomplete passes lead to punt and NO gets the ball at their 30 with 1:23 remaining.
Dec 19, 2009 8:45 PM |
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DCStarJEllis DeMarcus Ware really is amazing. The guy doesn't practice all week, comes back, playing maybe half the plays and STILL changes the game.
Dec 19, 2009 8:46 PM |
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derekeagleton NO gives up 2nd turnover. Ware sack, forced fumble and Spencer recovered at NO 24. A little under a minute left.
Dec 19, 2009 8:47 PM |
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DCStarJEllis That's 10.0 sacks on the year for Ware by the way, that after being shut out the first four games.
Dec 19, 2009 8:47 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Romo didn't want to call that last timeout, but I think it was the best thing. This way you get 2 throws into the EZ. Just can't take a sack
Dec 19, 2009 8:50 PM |
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DCStarJEllis That facemask on Flozell was really big. Makes this kick a lot shakier for Folk.
Dec 19, 2009 8:52 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Some justified excitement by Folk there. I know one kicker who used to celebrate a lot more for a random 27 yarder.
Dec 19, 2009 8:53 PM |
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derekeagleton Despite facemask call on Adams, Folk makes a 44 yd field goal with :04 left in half. Huge kick for Folk's confidence.
Dec 19, 2009 8:54 PM |
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derekeagleton Halftime. DAL 17 NO 3.
Dec 19, 2009 8:55 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL defense hasn't allowed a 3rd down coversion by NO in 4 tries. DAL defense also has 2 takeaways.
Dec 19, 2009 8:55 PM |
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DCStarJEllis You're right, and Ken Hamlin too. @rgiles36 Good game for Barber so far. I know many of us have soured on him in recent weeks.
Dec 19, 2009 9:07 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Great catch by Kevin Ogletree. The Cowboys are giving him more chances tonight. It was he and Miles Austin only in at receiver for that play
Dec 19, 2009 9:14 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Very good drive, seven minutes to start the quarter, and ending in a TD. Now the Cowboys defense needs to uphold the momentum.
Dec 19, 2009 9:18 PM |
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derekeagleton WOW...DAL drives 13 plays, 74 yards in 6:54 and ends with 2 yd TD by Barber to take a 24-3 lead with 8:00 left in the 3rd.
Dec 19, 2009 9:18 PM |
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derekeagleton Drive highlights included 17 yd outstanding catch by Ogletree on sideline. DAL also gained 31 yds on ground with Barber & Jones.
Dec 19, 2009 9:20 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Did none of them see Victor Butler being held for about 15 yards on Courtney Roby's long kickoff return?
Dec 19, 2009 9:21 PM |
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derekeagleton Roby returned the kick 67 yds to the DAL 36. Ball ran him down to save the TD.
Dec 19, 2009 9:22 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Of course, they didn't see Alan Ball's horse collar tackle either, soooo...
Dec 19, 2009 9:22 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Suddenly Anthony Spencer is everywhere. I don't think I've ever seen him shoot off the line like that.
Dec 19, 2009 9:25 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL defense continues outstanding game. Sack (Spencer) on 3rd down negated by illegal hands to face by Scandrick.
Dec 19, 2009 9:28 PM |
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DCStarJEllis As good as it looks right now, I still don't think the Saints are out of it. The offense has to keep the pedal on the metal.
Dec 19, 2009 9:30 PM |
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derekeagleton Spencer gets sack on next play and Jenkins has pass defense on 3rd down to force punt despite big kick return giving NO ball at DAL 37.
Dec 19, 2009 9:30 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Everytime the Cowboys offense needs a play, they're making it. Now 6-of-8 on 3rd downs, and they've come back from a couple 1st-&-20s.
Dec 19, 2009 9:35 PM |
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DCStarJEllis A big possession for the Saints here. If they're going to mount a comeback, a touchdown on this possession would be huge. Still not over.
Dec 19, 2009 9:37 PM |
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derekeagleton Cowboys move to mid-field but forced to punt. McBriar punts into end zone giving NO possession at their 20 with :38 left in the 3rd.
Dec 19, 2009 9:38 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Don't like seeing Mike Jenkins slow to get up. We'll see if we can get an update on him.
Dec 19, 2009 9:40 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Yea, I was surprised he went down like that. @LucyLuvsSports You think Witten shouldve tried a stiff arm and extended for that 1st down?
Dec 19, 2009 9:41 PM |
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derekeagleton End of 3rd. DAL 24 NO 3. NO has the ball at their 40. DAL defense still has not allowed a 3rd down conversion.
Dec 19, 2009 9:43 PM |
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derekeagleton Jenkins was injured on the final play of the 3rd quarter.
Dec 19, 2009 9:43 PM |
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DCStarJEllis A good drive by the Saints. The Cowboys didn't give them the quick strike, but they went 80 yards in 3:30. Good pace. Cboys need to respond.
Dec 19, 2009 9:47 PM |
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derekeagleton NO drives 9 plays 80 yds 3:03 ending with a 1 yd TD run by Bell. 12:35 left in 4th DAL 24 NO 10. NO had plays of 9, 13, 11, 15, & 18.
Dec 19, 2009 9:47 PM |
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derekeagleton Another nice 41 yd return by Jones on kickoff gets DAL to their 40.
Dec 19, 2009 9:49 PM |
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DCStarJEllis No official word yet, but it looks like something with his left quad or hamstring the way he's stretching it RT @vh311 update on Jenkins?
Dec 19, 2009 9:49 PM |
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derekeagleton Can Dallas finish?
Dec 19, 2009 9:50 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Sometimes Roy does something that really impresses you. It's got to frustrate Romo & coaches he's so inconsistant. Gotta catch that ball.
Dec 19, 2009 9:56 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL goes 3 & out due to illegal sub penalty and 3rd down drop by Roy on slant. DAL needed to at least take time off clock but 3 & out.
Dec 19, 2009 9:56 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Mike Jenkins is back.
Dec 19, 2009 9:57 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I think everyone's seen this out of the Saints before this season. They can put up points quickly. The Cowboys need another touchdown.
Dec 19, 2009 10:02 PM |
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derekeagleton NO drives 7 plays 70 yds in 3:23 ending in 7 yd pass to Moore for TD. 8:00 left in game. DAL 24 NO 17.
Dec 19, 2009 10:03 PM |
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derekeagleton DAL have allowed NO back in this game. This is their opportunity to finish. Offense needs shorten the game and get points.
Dec 19, 2009 10:04 PM |
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derekeagleton Kickoff downed in end zone by Felix giving DAL possession at their 20.
Dec 19, 2009 10:05 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Ummm... the building's shaking. The Saints, and their fans, are back in it. The Cowboys have their backs against the wall now.
Dec 19, 2009 10:05 PM |
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DCStarJEllis What a huge play by Austin. He's is so T.O.-like it's crazy. Where would the Cowboys be without him this season?
Dec 19, 2009 10:09 PM |
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DCStarJEllis @GBooey QUICKLY
Dec 19, 2009 10:10 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Gotta get seven points here. Seven puts it away.
Dec 19, 2009 10:10 PM |
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DCStarJEllis I think running the ball all three downs was the right call. Bleeds the clock. NO's out of timeouts, and there's not time for two scores.
Dec 19, 2009 10:15 PM |
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derekeagleton Huge 3rd down catch by Austin for 32 yds and 23 yd catch by Phillips help move DAL to NO 11. Folk misses 24 yd field goal off right upright.
Dec 19, 2009 10:17 PM |
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DCStarJEllis He's got to be the sickest man in America.
Dec 19, 2009 10:17 PM |
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derekeagleton 2:12 left in game. NO takes possession at their 20.
Dec 19, 2009 10:17 PM |
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derekeagleton Do you think Folk just lost his job with that missed field goal? Similar missed field goal got Suisham fired in Washington a few weeks ago.
Dec 19, 2009 10:19 PM |
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DCStarJEllis Follow this guy --> RT @KoryKeys Shuan #Suisham meet Nick #Folk.
Dec 19, 2009 10:20 PM |
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DCStarJEllis No big plays, that's got to be the philosophy
Dec 19, 2009 10:23 PM |
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DCStarJEllis You've got Tony Romo out on the field trying to fire up his defense. What else do you want?
Dec 19, 2009 10:27 PM |
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DCStarJEllis They beat 'em. Great effort by the Cowboys, great game. The biggest for this franchise in years, no other way to put it.
Dec 19, 2009 10:29 PM |
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derekeagleton The defense finishes. Ware sacks and forces the fumble. Ratliff recovers the fumble to give Dallas the win 24-17.
Dec 19, 2009 10:29 PM |
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dallascowboys Cowboys Hang On, Defeat Saints 24-17 http://bit.ly/92Ldmo
Dec 19, 2009 11:30 PM |
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derekeagleton RT @jwill6: Who Dat say they gon beat them saints? Dem Cowboys said they was gon beat them saints!!!!
Dec 19, 2009 11:45 PM |
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derekeagleton Tonights game marked the first time Dallas scored on both opening possessions of the half since at the N.Y. Giants (11/11/07).
Dec 19, 2009 11:45 PM |
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derekeagleton Cowboys gained 439 yards of total offense today to give them 5,523 through 14 games most in team history through 14 games.
Dec 19, 2009 11:48 PM |
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derekeagleton Austins 1,138 receiving & Romos 3,886 passing this season make them 2nd undrafted duo to produce 1,000-yard receiver & 3,000-yard passer.
Dec 19, 2009 11:55 PM |
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derekeagleton 104 RT @Onlymandingo: @derekeagleton: what was romo's q.b.%
Dec 19, 2009 11:56 PM |
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derekeagleton Byproduct of win: MIN still could get top seed over Saints meaning they could still be playing for something week 17 vs Giants.
Dec 20, 2009 12:06 AM |
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derekeagleton Kitna & Furrey in 2006. RT @KeyKid19: @derekeagleton Who was the first duo to have 3000 yds passing & 1000 yds receiving?
Dec 20, 2009 12:08 AM |
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derekeagleton Ware didn't play a lot in 1st half (mainly nickel defense) yet huge impact. RT @ZombieRhino: imanagine the score if D Ware sat out.....
Dec 20, 2009 12:10 AM |
