Week 6: Patriots @ Cowboys l 4:15 ET l CBS

Drury77 · 10-09-2007, 07:53 PM

VS

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
5-0 - 1st in AFC EAST

VS

DALLAS COWBOYS
5-0 - 1st NFC EAST

Drury77 · 10-09-2007, 07:58 PM

This is a huge matchup, two undefeated teams, two of the best teams in the league, and one will have to lose.

Cowboys won a thriller on Monday nite against the Bills, while Romo had a horrible performance, throwing 5 picks.

While Brady had a solid game again, but they didn't play to the level they had the previous four games.

It's gut check time for these two teams, as they both haven't played what the experts say are meaningful games due to their opponents records.

Habsfan84 · 10-12-2007, 04:07 PM

Ive got the Pats in this one.

reject · 10-13-2007, 05:13 PM

If Tony Romo has another crappy performance like he had against the Bills, I say we win pretty easy.

Zen653 · 10-15-2007, 11:49 AM

The Patriots (6-0) came up big in their first major test of the season, vanquishing the previously undefeated Cowboys (5-1) by a convincing score of 48-27. The 48 points mark the highest output since the Patriots put up 50 against the Colts in 1984.

Tom Brady threw a personal-best five TD passes, completing 31 out of 46 passes for 388 yards. On an afternoon when the Cowboys defense gave Randy Moss double coverage, Donte Stallworth led the way with seven receptions for 136 well-earned yards, while the diminutive Wes Welker had eleven receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns. Both players showed tremendous agility and adroit footwork as they weaved their way through the Dallas defense for extra yardage after the catch.

There were some trying moments in the 3rd quarter when the Patriots defense collapsed for 10 minutes, allowing the Cowboys to hand New England's its first second half deficit of the season. But Brady and Company rose to the occasion, mounting a stunning aerial attack that more than made up for the defensive lapses and lack of a running game (Laurence Maroney sat out for the second consecutive week, while Sam Morris suffered an injury early in the first half.)

The undersized veteran offensive linemen continue to shine for the Patriots, thundering across the line of scrimmage and providing tremendous pass protection for Brady, with their clever schemes and blocks. Future Canton inductee Junior Seau continues to do a tremendous job for the Patriots, securing yet another interception that put the game out of reach.

If I have to search for a negative, it would be the poor play of defensive back Eugene Wilson, who seems to get beaten by everyone, and the aforementioned defensive lapses that seem to last for up to 10 minutes at a time. Tony Romo and the Cowboys offense marched right down the field from the end of the second quarter to the middle of the third quarter, and Marion Barber III eluded a lot of tackles by stiff-arming people, as he thundered his way to first down, after first down, with brute force. New England needs to improve its run defense. Maybe something as simple as developing a better substitution pattern so that the starting defensive line gets enough rest would be enough to ameliorate the problem.

Habsfan84 · 10-16-2007, 04:32 PM

It was quite an exciting game with lots of scoring.

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10-09-2007, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Drury77 Hockey Community Mod Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 861	This is a huge matchup, two undefeated teams, two of the best teams in the league, and one will have to lose. Cowboys won a thriller on Monday nite against the Bills, while Romo had a horrible performance, throwing 5 picks. While Brady had a solid game again, but they didn't play to the level they had the previous four games. It's gut check time for these two teams, as they both haven't played what the experts say are meaningful games due to their opponents records. __________________ Visit Traci's Card Place \| Stop by the Bruins Forum \| Stop by the Predators Forum

10-12-2007, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
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10-16-2007, 04:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,581	It was quite an exciting game with lots of scoring. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

10-13-2007, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
reject Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Posts: 158	If Tony Romo has another crappy performance like he had against the Bills, I say we win pretty easy.

10-15-2007, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zen653 Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,183	The Patriots (6-0) came up big in their first major test of the season, vanquishing the previously undefeated Cowboys (5-1) by a convincing score of 48-27. The 48 points mark the highest output since the Patriots put up 50 against the Colts in 1984. Tom Brady threw a personal-best five TD passes, completing 31 out of 46 passes for 388 yards. On an afternoon when the Cowboys defense gave Randy Moss double coverage, Donte Stallworth led the way with seven receptions for 136 well-earned yards, while the diminutive Wes Welker had eleven receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns. Both players showed tremendous agility and adroit footwork as they weaved their way through the Dallas defense for extra yardage after the catch. There were some trying moments in the 3rd quarter when the Patriots defense collapsed for 10 minutes, allowing the Cowboys to hand New England's its first second half deficit of the season. But Brady and Company rose to the occasion, mounting a stunning aerial attack that more than made up for the defensive lapses and lack of a running game (Laurence Maroney sat out for the second consecutive week, while Sam Morris suffered an injury early in the first half.) The undersized veteran offensive linemen continue to shine for the Patriots, thundering across the line of scrimmage and providing tremendous pass protection for Brady, with their clever schemes and blocks. Future Canton inductee Junior Seau continues to do a tremendous job for the Patriots, securing yet another interception that put the game out of reach. If I have to search for a negative, it would be the poor play of defensive back Eugene Wilson, who seems to get beaten by everyone, and the aforementioned defensive lapses that seem to last for up to 10 minutes at a time. Tony Romo and the Cowboys offense marched right down the field from the end of the second quarter to the middle of the third quarter, and Marion Barber III eluded a lot of tackles by stiff-arming people, as he thundered his way to first down, after first down, with brute force. New England needs to improve its run defense. Maybe something as simple as developing a better substitution pattern so that the starting defensive line gets enough rest would be enough to ameliorate the problem.