Eli vs Dak Part 2 - Who wins in the cold - Giants vs Cowboys Game Thread

[ScoobaDawg]

Let's get this started!!!

Go DAK Go!!!!

[MetEdDawg]

Dak cements his rookie legacy tonight. Road snow win to clinch the division. He will be big time tonight.

[maroonmania]

3 and out on the first series. Looks like the Giants will be bringing the pressure tonight.

[ScoobaDawg]

BOOM big sack. Let's see what Dak can do this time.

[RocketDawg]

That TD play was a thing of beauty.

[Rick Danko]

TD 'Boys!!! Dak TD pass!!!!

[ScoobaDawg]

wow WIDE OPEN. everyone fell for the fake and williams runs to the back of the corner of the endzone... 7-0 Cowboys!!!

[ScoobaDawg]

thats a fumble!!!! Cowboys with great position if it holds up

[was21]

There's a lot more at stake than Qb versus Qb in the game

[ScoobaDawg]

Well Dak threw an INT when Dez fell down but looks like might get off the field with no damage.

[GreenheadDawg]

Dak needs to get it together.

[bluelightstar]

Dak does not look good tonight. He'll probably pick it up in the second half.

[DownwardDawg]

Dak does not look good tonight. He'll probably pick it up in the second half.

He's certainly not looking good, but man he's had some drops. He looks better than Eli and we're talking about how bad he looks. Haha

[Cooterpoot]

Either play calling has changed or Dak isn't dumping the ball off to Beasley and Whitten. Looks just like last week. Looking for the big play too much.

[maroonmania]

Either play calling has changed or Dak isn't dumping the ball off to Beasley and Whitten. Looks just like last week. Looking for the big play too much.

Yep, second week in a row Dak and the offense have looked off. Hope this isn't a trend where maybe defenses are figuring out something on him.

[bluelightstar]

Yep, second week in a row Dak and the offense have looked off. Hope this isn't a trend where maybe defenses are figuring out something on him.

I think Cooter makes a good point; seems like he's trying to make the spectacular play

[Cooterpoot]

Looks to me like they're trying to force the ball to Dez.

[RocketDawg]

Dak doesn't look his best, but Eli looks worse. Might be the cold, hard, slick ball. Eli's gotten lucky ... at least two passes that should have been interceptions, and a couple of other actual turnovers.

[maroonmania]

Yea, Eli should have just had a ball picked off that would have had Dallas set up at the Giants 20 yard line.

[GreenheadDawg]

Man Dak is having a rough game. Maybe it's the cold

[Cooterpoot]

Teams have figured out Free sucks in pass protection. They're bringing pressure off that end. Dak isn't doing a very good job of checking down.

[maroonmania]

Dallas has to lead the league in holding calls. Kill drives that way all the time.

[bluelightstar]

I don't think there's much doubt Dak is pressing too

[GreenheadDawg]

I don't think there's much doubt Dak is pressing too

Yep and that's why he was just intercepted again. Finally looking like a rookie

[Cooterpoot]

Dez is lazy as hell. Quits on half his routes.

[maroonmania]

Yep and that's why he was just intercepted again. Finally looking like a rookie

Yep, but it was the holding call that put them in the 3rd and very long situation.

[mparkerfd20]

Dak is sucking it up tonight. Of course he's getting no help.

[Cooterpoot]

Dallas needs to lose, but not this game. Maybe falling behind gets their attention.

[bluelightstar]

Dak has to settle down or he won't be the starter. Hell, that thought in the back of his mind might be part of the problem.

[Joe Schmedlap]

He's pressing and maybe he's met his match in Mother Nature. Crucial penalties and butterfinger Cowboy defensive backs haven't helped either. Eli served up two easy interceptions that Dallas refused to catch. So it's been a complete team fail through 3 quarters.

[mparkerfd20]

Play calling is horrendous

[maroonmania]

What was that? Toss sweep on 3rd and 11 for a loss of 5? Might as well have punted on 3rd down.

[State82]

The vaunted Cowboy OL looks like ours.

[HoopsDawg]

What was that? Toss sweep on 3rd and 11 for a loss of 5? Might as well have punted on 3rd down.

Terrible. The Giants are playing man, these receivers just have to get some separation.

[preachermatt83]

Who is calling the plays for Dallss? That's awful.

[HoopsDawg]

The announcers will never say it, but it's time for a TE that can run. I bet Whitten couldn't break a 5.0 at this point.

[bluelightstar]

Who is calling the plays for Dallss? That's awful.

Dak audibled to that toss

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Watching the same thing every drive.

1st down: run
2nd: wild card
3rd: pass 5 yards short of the 1st down
Punt

[bluelightstar]

Watching the same thing every drive.

1st down: run
2nd: wild card
3rd: pass 5 yards short of the 1st down
Punt

It's like Dak got to play for Croom**

[chef dixon]

Dak has been bad moving in the pocket tonight. He's been stepping the wrong way.

[MarketingBully]

This game has been lost on Dez Bryant.

[maroonmania]

Dez has been terrible tonight as well.

[Cooterpoot]

Dez isn't worth his pay.

[MarketingBully]

Dez gave up on the two plays that were both intercepted where if he runs through the routes he makes those catches. This loss isn't on Dak.

[RougeDawg]

No answer to the blitz is the reason Dallas is losing.

[coastdoglover]

Looked like he was on the take.

[Maroonthirteen]

Bryant isnt nearly the receiver he (and others) think he is. Dallas should have traded him years ago.

Dallas could sign Bear Wilson and have the same receiver.

[civildawg]

I agree but a lot of cowboy fans are wanting romo to get a shot next game. Bet there is a lot of chatter this week.

[RougeDawg]

One blown coverage on Beckham and Dallas loses.

[MarketingBully]

No answer to the blitz is the reason Dallas is losing.

Dak's receivers aren't helping him out at all. He has made several throws the receivers dropped or gave up on the play.

[MarketingBully]

I agree but a lot of cowboy fans are wanting romo to get a shot next game. Bet there is a lot of chatter this week.

Yep, which is shit.

[RougeDawg]

Bryant isnt nearly the receiver he (and others) think he is. Dallas should have traded him years ago.

Dallas could sign Bear Wilson and have the same receiver.

Dez hasn't adapted to an offense with a legit RB. He's used to being the one moving the sticks. Interesting predicament for sure.

[msstate7]

Bryant isnt nearly the receiver he (and others) think he is. Dallas should have traded him years ago.

Dallas could sign Bear Wilson and have the same receiver.

Come on mane... bear is no where close to dez

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Looked like he was on the take.

You think he's running low on cash? Wth?

[ShotgunDawg]

I agree but a lot of cowboy fans are wanting romo to get a shot next game. Bet there is a lot of chatter this week.

They've got trade Romo. I can't say it's unfair, due to how Dak got the job, but you can't pull a rookie that's your future and that has played this well.

What about Eli? He's been as bad as Dak tonight. Why is Dak the only NFL QB that can't play bad every once in a while.

Extremely unfair to him. The Cowboys have to trade Romo in the offseason.

[bluelightstar]

One blown coverage on Beckham and Dallas loses.

Yeah, but you can't expect to win a road divisional game 7-3. Have to go back and evaluate some things on offense -- the Dallas O has looked pedestrian. Doesn't call for wholesale changes (obviously) but probably should've lost to the Vikings.

[civildawg]

I agree. We are talking about the cowboys and jerry Jones though

[Maroonthirteen]

Come on mane... bear is no where close to dez

Dez is a big body playing receiver. Nothing more. He has average speed and quickness.

[Irondawg]

What I don't get tonight is why the cowboys didn't go jumbo in the second half and try to get Ezekiel going? The passing game was going nowhere

[Bothrops]

They were due for a shit game. The weather was a factor too.

[Cooterpoot]

That holding call before the INT was a killer. It's First down inside the 30....
Dez sucks ass. Dallas has overachieved this year. They're thin at DB, receivers are average at best and looks like Dak has hit the roookie wall a bit.

[RougeDawg]

Bottom line. This game was a nice wake up call for them. Better to lose now instead of in playoffs.

[bluelightstar]

Bottom line. This game was a nice wake up call for them. Better to lose now instead of in playoffs.

We'll see. I won't be surprised if Romo plays the Tampa Bay game next week. Russell Wilson, Eli, Aaron Rodgers, etc. have all had 2+ terrible games this year, but Dak's probably one-and-done. Agree with what was said earlier -- it's not fair, but I think fear of getting pulled was part of the problem. Especially after Jerry came out this week talking about how great it would be if Romo came back to lead them to the Super Bowl this week.

[Bodaski]

The giants flat out whipped Dallas. I don't understand why they gave p on the run. A guy like Zeke, you keep feeding him and he'll get you yardage. NY brought so much pressure I was surprised Dallas didn't shorten their routes. They were all over Dak tonight, plus he had some balls dropped early that put them in a bind. A bad night for Dallas for sure.

[ShotgunDawg]

There are positives and negatives to playing for Dallas. This week Dak will experience the negatives. #fishbowl

[Bdawg]

Giants DBs > cowboy receivers. Nobody open except the td pass. Dez cant stand up and Dez quits on a route = 2 INTs. Twice now the Boys OL has struggled with the Giants DL. Plus Dak didn't play his best either.

[LC Dawg]

We'll see. I won't be surprised if Romo plays the Tampa Bay game next week. Russell Wilson, Eli, Aaron Rodgers, etc. have all had 2+ terrible games this year, but Dak's probably one-and-done. Agree with what was said earlier -- it's not fair, but I think fear of getting pulled was part of the problem. Especially after Jerry came out this week talking about how great it would be if Romo came back to lead them to the Super Bowl this week.

I agree. I'll bet Romo at least plays some series next week. Jerry Jones is that stupid.

[Dawgsfanalongtime77]

Yeah just an all around bad night for dak. Both losses on the season to the giants of all teams. I'm sure the romo talk will be heated up by a good many in the sports world. Not saying dak will be removed but it wouldn't come as a shock with the way romo is viewed as in the organization

[klong-dog]

The giants flat out whipped Dallas. I don't understand why they gave p on the run. A guy like Zeke, you keep feeding him and he'll get you yardage. NY brought so much pressure I was surprised Dallas didn't shorten their routes. They were all over Dak tonight, plus he had some balls dropped early that put them in a bind. A bad night for Dallas for sure.

Worst defense in the NFL? Surely you're not serious.

[RougeDawg]

We'll see. I won't be surprised if Romo plays the Tampa Bay game next week. Russell Wilson, Eli, Aaron Rodgers, etc. have all had 2+ terrible games this year, but Dak's probably one-and-done. Agree with what was said earlier -- it's not fair, but I think fear of getting pulled was part of the problem. Especially after Jerry came out this week talking about how great it would be if Romo came back to lead them to the Super Bowl this week.

Ha. Put down the whiskey and xanex combo. You done go 11-2 and get yanked.

Holy shit the MSU fan base is expecting to get their nuts stomped. Dude, get the f*ck away from a keyboard.

[Commercecomet24]

The game plan was terrible. Super conservative like garret was playing not to lose.Dallas ran the ball on first down all but once that I remember. Giants knew it and stuffed the run putting Dallas in second and long and third and long. Play action on first down would've busted wide open. Just awful job by coaching staff Dak didn't play his best, and Dez acted like he didn't wanna be there.

[parabrave]

Well the one major glare about the boys offense showed up tonite. A Sunbelt receiver corps playing bigboy FB. You have DB who is greatly overrated, yes he didn't want to be there tonite. Beasley who is a dam good possession receiver but isn't going to break many long ones, Witten is is getting up there in age and Terrance Williams who is hot and cold. Now the NFL has their book on them and they are going to have to adapt. I would run the shi% out of Elliott and when his legs fall off go with Morris. They have to take the pressure off Dak.

[maroonmania]

Well the one major glare about the boys offense showed up tonite. A Sunbelt receiver corps playing bigboy FB. You have DB who is greatly overrated, yes he didn't want to be there tonite. Beasley who is a dam good possession receiver but isn't going to break many long ones, Witten is is getting up there in age and Terrance Williams who is hot and cold. Now the NFL has their book on them and they are going to have to adapt. I would run the shi% out of Elliott and when his legs fall off go with Morris. They have to take the pressure off Dak.

Dez was awful. Fell down on his route to cause the first INT then quit on his route to aid the second INT. THEN, on the final drive gets the first down only to fumble away any chance to win the game. He definitely gets my least valuable player award from last night. Dak and Eli were both pretty bad but Beckham made one big play and Dez made none.