GO COWBOYS!!!
Week 7 Matchup: Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles (in Philly - since they're the 1st team listed) - GAME TIME - Sunday, NOON CST
If you read this blog, you've heard me add random phrases here and there regarding the Philadelphia Eagles. I put a link on one blog, reminding or informing you that their fans booed Santa Claus, boo their own players (which is why I am not a fan of those of you who booed Josh Hamilton when he was still a Texas Ranger), and most importantly - they booed Michael Irvin (one of the greatest WR's for Dallas and in the NFL!!) as he was carried off the field on a stretcher in 1999 - season ending injury. There are youtube video's out there, but it's too painful to link you too them; search at your own risk. I remember watching this happen on TV with my whole family in the TV room and tears in our eyes. Needless to say, Philly fans aren't my favorite, nor their team. I have a story about Eagles fans at the first NFL draft I attended... if you care to hear about that, let me know!
Philly's Info...
So, the game. Philly is a mess right now. Michael Vick (their QB) is injured. You probably heard about this guy and dog fights years ago. Everyone is able to be forgiven. So the dude plays ball again, but is injured and out of the picture. They have a 2nd year QB as the backup - Nick Foles. I could go into detail about this kid, but all you need to know is that he was able to whoop-up on Tampa Bay last week and the NY Giants the week before. Not saying we can't hold him, but he is throwing to one of the best WR's in the league... DeSean Jackson. (I refuse to draft Eagles players in my Fantasy Football leagues, but this year it would have helped to have that guy).
Cowboy's Info...
We have some injuries... killin' us!
~ DeMarcus Ware - our Defensive End - has a quad injury. He is most likely out for the Eagles game, but let's hope he can recover soon! And two other DE's are out as well!
~ DeMarco Murray - our RB - he has a sprained MCL (part of the knee). So, there goes our Running Back, out for this week too. Lance Dunbar - our backup RB - is also out due to injury.
Who needs to step up?
~ Joseph Randle - rookie RB from Oklahoma State - many of my relatives are OSU fans/alumni! We've heard about this guy for a few years and the Cowboys drafted him last year. Now's your time son, make us proud and don't fumble the ball! ("fumble" - when the RB or player with possession of the football drops it and the other teams defense recovers it)
~ Our Entire Offense! Our Defense has taken some hits with all of our DE's being out with injuries. We have new guys on our D and a new RB this week. We need Tony Romo (QB), Jason Witten (TE), Dez Bryant (WR) and our entire O-line to show some heart! Don't leave our Defense on the field too long, they will get worn down. Romo needs to put some points on the board with his arm or he'll be putting a lot of pressure on Randle to perform.
Standings... We are tied, 3-3 with the Eagles in the NFC East. The teams we've lost to so far are the KC Chiefs (6 Wins - 0 Losses), San Diego Chargers (3-3) and the Denver Broncos (Peyton Manning-0). I'm okay with these losses so far. If we lose to the Eagles, we start biting our nails and rubbing a bald man's head - we CAN'T lose to the Eagles! :) We got this!
Random Info:
~ I mentioned the word "fumble" earlier. In case you don't really understand what that means, here is a video clip of Lawrence Taylor. One of the greatest Linebacker's ever to play the game! He caused a LOT of fumbles! Enjoy...
~smile~
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