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Week 13: Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings ~ NFC East ~ NFL logo quiz

GO COWBOYS!!! 10-1
1st in the NFL
1st in the NFC EAST
Thursday, December 1st
7:25 PM CST on NBC

We've NEVER won 10 consecutive games. Ever. 

 We lost our first game of the season to the New York Giants, by one point. And oddly enough, they are still the ghost we're trying to run away from and secure our playoff spot with only 5 Regular Season games left. 

 Here is what the NFC East looks like going into Week 13... 

The Minnesota Vikings... what should we fear? 

 The Vikings are in the NFC North Division. They currently trail the Detroit Lions for a spot in the playoffs. They have only won 1 of their last 5 games, which makes this Thursday night, showtime game, a must win for the Vikings! 

 4-1 at home, The Vikings meet the Cowboys who are 5-0 on the road. Oh how I love those odds! Forever in our favor this season. 

 Quarterback situation. Sam Bradford is the starting QB for the Vikings. A guy they got in the offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles. And a guy they are glad they traded for, even with a 6-5 record. 

 You see, the Minnesota Vikings have a pretty decent Defense. They rank 2nd in the NFC with fewest points allowed by opponents, 192. Ownership didn't want to waste their Defense this year and not at least contend on the Offensive side of the ball. 

 In steps Bradford. The guy from OU, who played a few times for the St. Louis Rams (before the LA move), then for the Eagles, and now in Minnesota. He's thrown for over 2,400 yards, 71.3% completion percentage, 12 TD's (touchdowns) and only 3 interceptions. His offensive weapons include Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. They don't have much of a run game; their leading RB (running back), Jerick McKinnon, only has 316 yards and 1 TD. 

 How 'bout them Cowboys... 

 Y'all... Dak Prescott (our QB) has thrown for over 2,800 yards, 18 TD's and only 2 INT's (interceptions). I mean come on y'all... this guy is a rookie! 

 Ezekiel Elliott (aka: Zeke) has rushed for 1,199 yards (Cowboys record) and has 11 TD's, with 5 games left in the regular season. 

 We know we have it made on Offense. And I haven't even mentioned how selfless Dez Bryant has been as of late. I think even he's gotten the message that it's about the TEAM. Watching players, like Romo, put the team first must humble a guy who is still a starting WR and has a big role on this team. Even if that role is attracting double coverage. 

 Team Chemistry is something I think it is easier to notice in Baseball and sometimes basketball. The New York Yankees may have won 27 World Series titles, but how many of those teams had great chemistry? Probably a few, but most of those teams are known for being more business-like. 

 Here in Texas, we like to win the old fashioned way. Like playing catch in the front yard and then taking it to the big stage. The Texas Rangers, haven't won a WS title yet, but man are they fun to watch, especially in the postseason... well maybe not this year, or last. But you get the point. 

 When the Mavs won the big dance in 2011... that was a great season!! :) The year we kept Tyson Chandler. Y'all know I wanted us to keep that kid. Oh well... another Mark Cuban decision I disagree with. 

 And now... the Dallas Cowboys. The past 4 years we've drafted better than ever! My assumption is Stephen Jones has taken over quite a bit in that realm. Not getting the hottest player, Johnny Manziel, but taking Travis Frederick in the first round in 2013 to make sure we had the best Offensive Center. Not a highly promoted position for fans, but the dude is amazing!! And every year since we've made great choices. 

 No one, not even Jerry Jones could have predicted this season. 

 Which makes it all the more special. 

 Unexpected things in life are fun. And sometimes mean more when you realize you aren't really in control. Ever. 

 Back to Thursday night's game... 

 We've managed to beat the Pittsburg Steelers Defense, the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Redskins back to back. 

 So, we ain't scared of no #2 Defense in the NFC! 

 Penalties. 

 The Cowboys have given their best effort to not make mistakes. We may not have the best Defense. But with the time we have on the field, we are not making too many costly mistakes. We rank second, behind the Vikings, in fewest penalties and penalty yards this season. 

 And can I just say... God Bless Byron Jones. I love watching that kid jump up and block passes like he's in the NBA!!! So fun!! He's also on the Ben and Skin show every Tuesday afternoon. 

 We will win this game. For all those fans who freeze it out in MN this Thursday, I hope you cheer loudly for Dem Boyz! (I know you're in a Dome, but still, it's cold there). 

DALLAS COWBOYS 27 ~ MINNESOTA VIKINGS 17


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