The Cowboys have received a reputation over the last few years that has been undeserved. Because of a few failures, they’ve been labeled with the narrative of never being able to win a big game. Of course, that’s nonsense. The Cowboys haven’t advanced to a Championship Game or Super Bowl, but they’ve won plenty of regular season big games and early rounders in the playoffs.
So far this year, they’ve been 0fer against the best competition, which only enhanced the narrative. But on Sunday night, they laid that to rest. Not only did they succeed in taking down a top opponent, at several points in the game, Dallas made the big plays necessary to keep a comfortable advantage and emerge 30-13 victors in Week 14.
Brandon Aubrey nailed three long-distance kicks, from 60, 59 and 50 yards respectfully. Near the end of the third quarter, with the Eagles driving and down 14, they made a crucial fourth down stop. In the red zone, the offense went three for three in scoring touchdowns, increasing their incredible run since the Giants game by making 18 of their last 24 conversion. The Dan Quinn defense saw the Eagles make it into Dallas territory five times. All they did was force two field goal attempts and strip the ball three times.
In the first meeting between the teams in Week 9, Philly fumbled three times but recovered all three in a 28-23 victory. This time, Dallas pounced on all three of them to maintain a big margin throughout the contest.
Dallas’ defense didn’t allow the opposition to score a touchdown for the third time this season.The offense continues to hum and the Cowboys improve to 10-3 on the season.