PJ’s Reaction: Week 10 - Cowboys 44, Bills 7
I really don’t remember the last time a Cowboys game had coverage switched by the network to a more competitive game because Dallas was blowing someone out (I live in the San Antonio market which did this in addition to the Rio Grande Valley and Oklahoma City, that I know of).
(Photo credit: Ron Jenkins/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
This one is tough to assess. Buffalo appears to be on a skid after the Jets exposed some weaknesses in their offense which had a lot of success early in the season. Even so, the Cowboys took care of business in every facet of the game and the scoreboard reflected it.
DeMarco Murray continues to assert himself as a legitimate threat, bringing some much-needed balance to the offense. When Felix Jones returns, he should be used exclusively as a kick returner and third-down back in passing situations as a safety valve or screen receiver.
The offensive line had another strong performance, giving up no sacks and generally giving Tony Romo all day to find his receivers. Also, the team had no turnovers.
Much like Murray, Laurent Robinson has proven reliable and stepped up his role. It’s looking as though there will finally be a strong receiving corps of three when Miles Austin returns to the lineup.
We should also take this opportunity to recognize Dan Bailey’s consistent kicking. He has really been a miracle considering how nebulous the kicking game was coming into this season.
The rest of the NFC East lost today, and just like that, we’re a game behind the Giants with the easier schedule between now and the time we play each other.
Solid Tony Romo game alert
23/26, 270 yards, 3 TD 0 INT, 148.4 passer rating
Interesting Stat:
Tony Romo’s 88.5% completion percentage was the best ever for a Cowboys quarterback in a single game with a minimum 15 pass attempts. (Via @STATS_NFL)
Fun notes:
DeMarco Murray completely hurdled an upright Buffalo safety Jairus Byrd in the third quarter.
Buffalo wide receiver David Nelson gave his girlfriend the football after scoring the Bills’ sole touchdown. His girlfriend is Cowboys cheerleader Kelsi Reich.
