Eagles, Cowboys playing for 1st in NFC East
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:45 PST)
They have played each other with both a Super Bowl and a playoff spot at stake. There was the "Bounty Bowl," Emmitt Smith getting stuffed, Eagles fans cheering for a motionless Michael Irvin, and Terrell Owens stoking controversy for each side. Dallas and Philadelphia have lined up against each other 99 times in games that have forged one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL.
Cowboys Team Report
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST)
The Cowboys (5-2) are heading to Philadelphia (5-2) on a roll.
They are riding a three-game winning streak and are hitting on all cylinders on offense in what is a spread-the-wealth attack.
Unlike past years when the Cowboys relied on a superstar like Terrell Owens to make big plays, they are getting contributions across the board.
"It's a lot of guys making players, not just one or two guys and that's important," coach Wade Phillips said." We have a lot of good football players. We have some great football players. But we have a lot of good football players and you want to get them involved. That makes you consistent."
That also makes the Cowboys difficult to game-plan for and it makes them unpredictable.
Last week's game against the Seahawks was a...
Is the NFL recession-proof?
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:48:25 PST)
The recent travails of the American economy have affected just about everyone. But when it comes to the...
Cowboys WR Williams repeating frustrating refrain
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:37:41 PST)
While his lower-paid teammate breaks records, Cowboys receiver Roy Williams sounds like a broken record. The player who cost Dallas three draft picks and a $45 million contract extension has offered the same refrain for weeks now. He's frustrated. He can't get on the same page with Tony Romo, and doesn't know why.
Roy Williams has problems with numbers
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:31:06 PST)
Apparently, it doesn't take Terrell Owens to cause a receiver controversy in Dallas -- all you need is a...
Top-receiver crown being passed in Dallas
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:26:39 PST)
Terrell Owens and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo never really seemed very connected while the pair shared...
NFL Team Reports: NFC East
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:16:33 PST)
Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.
Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST)
Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...
Engineers say Texas A&M athletic facility wasn't built to withstand high winds
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:40:00 PST)
DALLAS - Texas A&M University's tentlike athletic complex wasn't built to withstand the maximum winds prescribed by the building code, according to an engineering firm hired by the university to evaluate the US$35.6-million structure.
Curious to see whether the Cowboys can handle the Eagles? So are Cowboys players
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:00 PST)
IRVING, Texas - By all accounts, the Dallas Cowboys are a vastly different team than the version that left Philadelphia in shame last December.
Players say Hines Ward, Albert Haynesworth are dirtiest in NFL
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:32:54 PST)
Is Hines Ward simply a guy who likes to play hard or a cheap shot artist? According to NFL players, it's the...
Inside the NFL's most expensive stadium
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:01:00 PST)
Jerry Jones' $1.2 billion home for the Dallas Cowboys offers a fan experience like no other.
Firm: Texas A&M facility wasn't built to code
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:46:50 PST)
Texas A&M University's tentlike athletic complex wasn't built to withstand the maximum winds prescribed by the building code, according to an engineering firm hired by the university to evaluate the $35.6 million structure. The analysis by Haynes Whaley Associates of Houston suggests that the McFerrin Athletic Center was built using a flawed design similar to that linked to the Dallas...
Eagles RB Westbrook says he's recovered from concussion, will play Sunday
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:32:00 PST)
PHILADELPHIA - Brian Westbrook is set to return from his latest injury when the Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys in a matchup of the top two teams in the NFC East on Sunday.
Cowboys curious to see if they can handle Eagles
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:22:38 PST)
By all accounts, the Dallas Cowboys are a vastly different team than the version that left Philadelphia in shame last December. Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has turned Tony Romo into a smarter, more patient quarterback who throws to anyone who is open without playing favorites. Quite often, that's become a guy named Miles Austin.
Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST)
Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.
The absurdly premature playoff picture: Week 8
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:53 PST)
See last week's absurdly premature playoff picture here . AFC First-Round Byes : Indianapolis Colts Denver...
Another Clark episode not worth the risk
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:26:00 PST)
Even with the medical clearance, the Steelers should deactivate Ryan Clark for Monday's game in Denver.
NFL's most clutch quarterbacks
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:00 PST)
Which signal callers are the best in tough situations in the fourth quarter?
Buccaneers sign kicker Connor Barth, release kicker Shane Andrus
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:19:00 PST)
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed kicker Connor Barth and released kicker Shane Andrus on Tuesday.
The Week 8 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings: Favre vs. Rodgers
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:47:32 PST)
Shutdown Corner is proud to present the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...
NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST)
The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...
Convincing win over Giants makes Eagles team to beat
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:00 PST)
PHILADELPHIA - Faced with their toughest test to this point, the Eagles made a statement: The road to the NFC East title goes through Philly.
Romo's steady side helps Cowboys surge in NFC East
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:22:51 PST)
Tony Romo has gone from swashbuckling to steady. Dare we say "workman-type"? Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips came up with that answering a question about his quarterback after Sunday's 38-17 victory against Seattle. Romo had just finished his career-best third straight game without an interception, which happens to coincide with a three-game winning streak that ties Dallas with...
Romo goes from swashbuckling to steady, helps Cowboys surge to tie with Eagles
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:14:00 PST)
IRVING, Texas - Tony Romo has gone from swashbuckling to steady.
