Preseason Week 2 Recap - Dallas (16) @ San Diego (14)

A win is a win is a win... even in preseason, and no one said they have to be pretty... this one certainly wasn't.

Highlights included a Terence Newman interception early in the game, although the offense couldn't do anything with it and Romo had the ball intercepted soon after, allowing San Diego's offense their first 7 points of the game.

There was then a Bradie James forced fumble which was scooped up by DB Barry Church, who ran for about 80 yards before he was brought down by Philip Rivers in the red zone. Three plays later, Tony Romo hit Miles Austin for a 9 yard TD to tie the game at 7.

Late in the third quarter, San Diego ran in a 4 yard Touchdown, which was soon answered by a 19 yard TD throw from Jon Kitna to Martellus Bennett, evening things out at 14.

With just under 4 minutes left and San Diego on offense at their own 5 yard line, Victor Butler got a sack and forced a fumble which bounced into the end zone and resulted in a safety, giving the Cowboys a 16-14 lead. The defense was able to deny a Chargers comeback and Dallas sailed to victory.

It was pretty much a sloppy, ugly game and it made me very glad that it's just the preseason. I hope they can tighten up some of these problems they are exhibiting and head into the regular season strong. Time will tell.

Next Saturday, Dallas will be heading to Houston to match-up against their state rivals for a chance to win the 'Texas Cup.' It will be the third preseason game, one in which is mostly played by the starters since they will all be sitting during the final preseason game against Miami.