Week 9 Recap - @ Philadelphia

Back from an impressive win over Minnesota, and with a bye week under their belts, (not to mention a $67 million dollar, 6 year contract tucked inside Tony Romo's belt) The Dallas Cowboys were heading into enemy territory as they invaded one of their closest rivals homes' in Philadelphia on Sunday Night.

The game pretty much was defined on the very first play from scrimmage when Donovan McNabb was sacked and fumbled the ball, giving Dallas the turnover which led to a 2 yard Touchdown run by Julius Jones. A positive trend continued as Dallas dominated the first half, reaching the endzone 3 times, and only allowing 1 Touchdown by The Eagles. The 2nd half was just as strong as Terrell Owens reached the endzone early, giving Dallas plenty of breathing room at 21-7.

A David Akers field goal got the Eagles up to 10 points, but almost immediately Jason Witten put the nail in the coffin by getting a Touchdown and a huge lead at 28-10.

The 4th quarter was basically garbage time. The Cowboys knocked a field goal in to bring the game to 31-10, and the defense loosened up and the Eagles managed another Touchdown before the clock ran out.

31-17, and a beautifual humiliation of an Eagles team who sweep Dallas last year. A little revenge, and a nice statement, especially for T.O. who left the Eagles almost 2 years to the day, and who managed an impressive day with 10 catches for 174 yards and a Touchdown. Jason Witten wasn't too shabby himself with 77 yards, a Touchdown and a catch that will be replayed for years, with Witten catching the ball, getting the helmet ripped from his head but still able to break the tackle and stay on his feet for about 15 more yards, unfortunately he was tackled within a few feet of the endzone.

Overall, this was a big game. Certainly both teams wanted the W, but Dallas proved they weren't the same team that they were last year, they were much improved. It showed on the field, The Cowboys dominated throughout the game and handled themselves nicely, even while they were deep inside enemy territory.

Now, Dallas is 7-1, and this was a perfect way to start a 3 game divison rival stretch. Next week they have to go down the street and face off with the New York Giants for the 2nd time this year, I'll see ya there...