A couple of observations about Dallas...
They continue to make good halftime adjustments. They often end up holding opponents to less points in the second half. This is another good example with Detroit scoring 20 in the first half and only 7 in the second.
Also, I continue to be dumbfounded that there is a debate regarding which back to go with full time. Marion Barber is obviously the back Dallas needs to be running 100% of the time. They should let Jones go after the season is complete. He's never been a consistent producer that excites anyone.
Finally, I'm not sure Detroit outplayed the Cowboys. It was the Cowboys giving the Lions every opportunity to win that game and Detroit just never took advantage of it. Of course, that's the difference between good teams and bad teams. Bad teams will rarely find a way to win even if it's presented to them on a silver (and blue) platter.
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