Dec 11

Cowboys targets upset win vs. Eagles

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The Dallas Cowboys hopes to upset and get their fifth win in the current National Football League season when they host the high-flying Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.
Despite holding an inferior record of 4-8 compared to the lofty 8-4 record of the Eagles, the Cowboys is still slightly favored to win against the visitor in their game.
The Cowboys is picked to win to win over the Eagles since they have beaten the latter three times the past NFL season.
The struggling Cowboys are also on a roll these days winning three of their last four games under new coach Jason Garrett, who is starting to bring back the winning attitude to the team.
The Sunday night meeting between the Cowboys and Eagles is the first of their two meetings this year.
It can be recalled that the Eagles lost by four at home to the Cowboys in 2009, but was blown out in its first two visits to the new Cowboys Stadium.
A 24-0 rout Jan. 3 ensured that Dallas would host the teams’ NFC wild-card meeting the following week, when the Cowboys ended the Eagles’ season with a 34-14 victory.
Although the Cowboys failed to live up to its billing as the favorite to win the Super Bowl crown this year, the team hopes to end their NFL season with a bang by winning their remaining games in the NFL regular season.
To beat the visiting Eagles, the Cowboys need to have a superb offence and capitalized on its revitalized running game.
Cowboys star quarterback Jon Kitna must also play superb and orchestrate right plays for the home-team so that they can beat the tough Eagles.
Kitna must also do his best no to allow Eagles superstar quarterback Michael Vick to dominate him in their game.
If Kitna can play superb against Vick chances of victory is not remote for the Cowboys.
The visiting Eagles on the other hand can avoid an upset if Vick once again will take the lead role in the game against the struggling Cowboys.
Vick had a break-out year this NFL season as he brought the Eagles to a great record and accomplish personal accolades at the same time.
After heading into this season with a career completion percentage of 53.7, Vick has completed 63.8 percent of his passes in 2010.
His NFC-best 105.7 passer rating is exactly 30 points higher than what he put up in his last full season as a starter in 2006.
If Vick and the rest of the Eagles will not be slowed down by defense or misfortune in their game, the visitor is already assured of their ninth win in the current NFL season.
To defeat the home-team, Vick must lead the attack of the Eagles and at the same time the Eagles need to impose stone-wall defense on the Cowboys who are on a roll these days.

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Nov 06

Cowboys seeks 2nd win vs. Packers

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THE DALLAS COWBOYS seeks its second win in the current National Football League season when they visit the Green Bay Packers on November 7.
The Dallas is badly needing a victory to improve its 1-6 win-loss record against the former NFL champion, who enjoys a home-court advantage in their game.
The odds in this game are not on the side of the Cowboys due to their lower record compared to the 5-3 standing of the home-team Packers.
The 2010 NFL season had been a constant struggle for the Cowboys as they pile up consecutive losses despite being tagged as one of the early favorites to win the Super Bowl crown this year.
Lead by superstar quarterback Tony Romo the Cowboys has failed in its bid to live up to its potential this year.
Last Sunday, the Cowboys was beaten by the Jacksonville Jaguars right in-front of its fans 35-17.
In the game against the Packers, the Cowboys face a new challenge as the team will be missing the services of Romo, who is suffering from a left collarbone injury.
Taking charge for the Cowboys in their game against the Packers is back-up quarterback Jon Kitna, who despite their loss still was able to play relatively well against the Jaguars in his first start since 2008, going 34 of 49 for 379 yards with a touchdown.
He threw three interceptions, but all three balls bounced off the hands of receivers.
Cowboys coach Wade Phillips hope Kitna can have a great game to bring back the winning attitude for the team and jump-start the team in the current NFL season.
The Packers for its part is flying high these days due to their three-game winning streak.
Playing in their own-arena, the Packers is favored to get its sixth victory in the game although the Cowboys could still pull a surprise against the home-team.
If Packers superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers can sustain his nice plays for the team it would be an early night for the Cowboys.
The Packers has almost all the odds to win on their side but the visiting Cowboys can always pull the thunder in their game if Kitna and his teammates will have an A-game on Sunday evening.

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Oct 27

Woes hound Cowboys suffers 5th loss in 2010 NFL season

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Luck continues to evade the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 National Football League season.
The Cowboys, who is an early favorite to win the Super Bowl crown this year suffers its fifth loss and only a single win in the NFL season with a heart-pounding 35-41 loss to the New York Giants.
What is more unfortunate with the loss is the fact that the Cowboys lose its superstar quarterback Tony Romo for six to eight weeks after suffering a left collarbone injury in the game.
Romo, who is considered as the heart and soul of the Cowboys suffered the injury after he was hit hard by Giants linebacker Michael Boley in one plays in the game.
Now that Romo is injured, the opportunity for the Cowboys to enter the NFL playoffs is getting slimmer since his absence leaves a big-hole to fill in the quarterback position.
Expected to fill in the void left by Romo is 38-year-old Cowboys back-up quarterback Jon Kitna who hadn’t played since Oct. 5, 2008, when he was part of Detroit’s win-less season.
Compared to Romo, Kitna is old and less skilled which is why the Cowboys are up for a huge challenge in their remaining games in the NFL regular season especially that Romo is out with an injury.
Back to the game, the Giants were on mission on the night of October 25, as superstar quarterback Eli Manning took advantage of the absence of Romo powering the Giants from a 13-point deficit to a
41-35 victory that put the Giants a full game ahead of the NFC East and tied for the most wins in the conference.
Manning led New York (5-2) on five straight scoring drives over the middle two quarters, posting 31 points.
The loss is very disappointing for the Cowboys who had the chance to win the game before disaster strike when its superstar quarterback got injured.
Romo is very sad with his injury and loss but he remains optimistic with their chances since a 1-5 win-loss record Cincinnati Bengals was still able to enter the playoffs in the 1970 NFL season.
He said all they have to is to play harder in his absence and always follow the game-plan of the team.
The superstar quarterback also wished his replacement Kitna saying the veteran NFL star now has the chance to shine in his absence.
Giants coach Tom Coughlin for his part is very happy with their victory since it strengthen further their chance to enter the NFL playoffs this year.
Coughlin said the Giants lead by Manning are on a mission to capture the Super Bowl crown from the New Orleans whose superstar quarterback Peyton Manning happens to be the brother of his top quarterback.
The 2010 NFL season is now in full-throttle to bring smiles to professional football fans all over the globe.

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Sep 01

McNabb’s absence tilt balance on Cowboys in opener vs. Redskins

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According to reports Washington Redskins superstar quarterback Donavan McNabb will not be playing in their National Football League season game opener against the Dallas Cowboys on September 12.

If the reports are true, the chances of the Dallas Cowboys victory against the Redskins is solidified even further since McNabb is a vital part of the Washington Redskins roster. No less than Redskins coach Mike Shanahan told the media that he is not sure if McNabb can play in their home opener against the very tough Cowboys.

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Shanahan revealed McNabb had yet to participate in their recent practises after he sprain his left ankle in their second preseason game against the Baltimore Orioles.He said McNabb’s leg is too sore for him to participate in their practises and their incoming pres-season game against the Arizona Cardinals.

If indeed, McNabb could not play for the Redskins in their game opener against the Cowboys it would be a huge setback since he is the one who will set plays for the team.
McNabb is a reliable quarterback who can efficiently run any NFL franchise like what he did while still playing for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Without McNabb backup quarterback Rex Grossman need to step up his game for them to have a winning chance against the Cowboys.

The Cowboys is picked to win their game against the Redskins since it had a superb 2009 NFL season winning the NFC East with a 11-5 record.

With a great NFL season the past year, the Cowboys is expected to have another banner year this year. While the Cowboys is expected to move past the Redskins in their game, hope is not gone for the Redskins if they play their hearts out.

The Redskins still has the capability to beat the Cowboys all they have to do is to play their A-game against the favored Cowboys.

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Jul 24

2010 NFC East Predictions

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Dallas Cowboys—Could take 1st place and repeat as champs (10-6)—The way the team prepares in the off-season and the way the management beef-up its roster makes the Dallas Cowboys the favorite to take first place in the division and repeat as champion.

If luck will be on the side of the Cowboys they could still make it to the playoffs as most of their talented crew are back with the team for the 2010 NFL season.

To make their offense more stronger the team was able to acquire in the NFL draft talented wide receiver Dez Bryant from Oklahoma State who is a great complementary player on seasoned wide receiver Miles Austin.

The trusted tight end of the team Jason Witten is also back in action this year which could result in an all-out passing attack against their opponents.

Taking the second best defense record in the NFL the past year as far as points per game is concerned, there is no reason they could not repeat such feat and even surpass it.

Complete Dallas Cowboys season preview.

New York Giants—Close second to Cowboys (9-7)—If the New York Giants can continue its superb offence in 2009 and improve their defense this year chances are they could land second in the tight race for NFC supremacy.

Despite the departure of three of its reliable receiving threats in the 2009 NFL season the Giants still surprised the professional football league with a great offensive onslaught.

In 2009, new offensive heroes emerged from the team one of whom is wide receiver Steve Smith who was able to caught up 107 passes the past year.

However, the true recognition for the strong showing of the Giants goes to superstar quarterback Eli Manning who played his best for the team in 2009.

While their defense is a still a big question mark, new defensive coordinator Perry Fewell could prove the critics wrong by creating a superb defense game plan for the team in 2010.

The addition of defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul out of South Florida is a welcome addition since he can contribute heavily on the fierce pass rush where the Giants is known for in the NFL.

Complete New York Giants season preview.

Philadelphia Eagles—Third place finish is decent enough for team (9-7)—The departure of superstar quarterback Donovan McNabb is a huge loss for the team and taking third place in their division is a decent achievement for the team and its new starting quarterback Kevin Kolb.

Without Mcnabb in its roster the Eagles will suffer big-time as far as offence is concerned since the latter had been a staple part of the offensive arsenal of the NFL team.

To salvage third place Kolb, a second round draft pick from Houston must play hard and have a break-out year as the new lead quarterback of the team.

Kolb must work hard since the countless fans of the Eagles always seeks success and would not settle for a mediocre result.

If Kolb and coach Reid wants to keep their jobs for years to come, they should collaborate masterfully to carry the Eagles to success in the next NFL season.

Complete Philadelphia Eagles season preview.

Washington Redskins—McNabb is no guarantee for success, 4th place finish is likely (6-10)—The acquisition of superstar quarterback Donovan McNabb will not guarantee immediate success for the Washington Redskins and ending up as fourth place in the division is very possible.

Although McNabb is a heck of a quarterback he could not immediately create an impact for the team who rely heavily to its former starting quarterback Jason Campbell.

The fact that is has a new coach in Mike Shanahan is not a great news either since he prefers a 3-4 style of play over a 4-3 on defense which do not sit well on some of the Redskins player.

To achieve success unity is a must have virtue but in the case of the team it is still far cry.

While chaos could ruin the dream of a the Redskins for a great 2010 NFL finish, chances are the team could still succeed if they find way to jell and patch things up.

Complete Washington Redskins season preview.

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