Patriots dominate overrated Cowboys (1 Viewer)

[Thumper]

Is this best the NFC has to offer?

The Patriots humbled the Cowboys today. It looked like the varsity team (Pat's) was playing in an exhibition game against the junior varsity team (Dallas)

The Cowboys simply could not stop the Patriots high powered offense. If it wasn't for Tom Brady fumbling inside his own 20 yard line + giving Dallas an easy score the Pat's would have beat the Cowboys by 30 points.

Keep in mind the Patriots are doing all of this without their best defensive player (Richard Seymour)

With the exception of the Colts I don't think there is a team in the NFL that can stop what seems to be a team for the ages.

 

[Avery]

Perhaps Bellichek should print up some of those "humble pie" shirts for the fans as well.

 

[pollardsvision]

i don't think the 'boys are over-rated. they are a good team that ran into a great team.

the scary part is that the cowboys actually played pretty well at home and still got beat by 21.

 

[bentley]

Is this best the NFC has to offer?The Patriots humbled the Cowboys today. It looked like the varsity team (Pat's) was playing in an exhibition game against the junior varsity team (Dallas)The Cowboys simply could not stop the Patriots high powered offense. If it wasn't for Tom Brady fumbling inside his own 20 yard line + giving Dallas an easy score the Pat's would have beat the Cowboys by 30 points.Keep in mind the Patriots are doing all of this without their best defensive player (Richard Seymour)With the exception of the Colts I don't think there is a team in the NFL that can stop what seems to be a team for the ages.

It was a 29 yard fumble return.

 

[EBF]

The Pats are scary good this season. They were already a championship caliber team last season. They added Randy Moss, Wes Welker, and Donte Stallworth. Yikes.

Only Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, San Diego, and Dallas can compete with them. Those teams would have to play a great game to beat New England.

 

[Hoh]

I'm starting to get nervous, if I'm the '72 Dolphins.

 

[Routilla]

Is this best the NFC has to offer?The Patriots humbled the Cowboys today. It looked like the varsity team (Pat's) was playing in an exhibition game against the junior varsity team (Dallas)The Cowboys simply could not stop the Patriots high powered offense. If it wasn't for Tom Brady fumbling inside his own 20 yard line + giving Dallas an easy score the Pat's would have beat the Cowboys by 30 points.Keep in mind the Patriots are doing all of this without their best defensive player (Richard Seymour)With the exception of the Colts I don't think there is a team in the NFL that can stop what seems to be a team for the ages.

Act like you've been there dude. Surely you didn't just jump on the bandwagon, right?

 

[Thumper]

I'm starting to get nervous, if I'm the '72 Dolphins.

Richard Seymour's return could make this team unbeatable.

 

[~Haze~]

This won't end well.

 

[Urinal Mint]

I think "dominate" is a poor word to use.

It's a long season. Dallas will improve. I don't see how New England can really get any better. New England will have to go to war to get out of the AFC, anyway.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Is this best the NFC has to offer?The Patriots humbled the Cowboys today. It looked like the varsity team (Pat's) was playing in an exhibition game against the junior varsity team (Dallas)The Cowboys simply could not stop the Patriots high powered offense. If it wasn't for Tom Brady fumbling inside his own 20 yard line + giving Dallas an easy score the Pat's would have beat the Cowboys by 30 points.Keep in mind the Patriots are doing all of this without their best defensive player (Richard Seymour)With the exception of the Colts I don't think there is a team in the NFL that can stop what seems to be a team for the ages.

Actually if you watched the game, it looked like a great team against a good team. The Patriots seemed to be in control and were comfortable. They played from behind in the second half which was new for them. But their talent came through when needed. But thanks for trying.J

 

[NE_REVIVAL]

Is this best the NFC has to offer?The Patriots humbled the Cowboys today. It looked like the varsity team (Pat's) was playing in an exhibition game against the junior varsity team (Dallas)The Cowboys simply could not stop the Patriots high powered offense. If it wasn't for Tom Brady fumbling inside his own 20 yard line + giving Dallas an easy score the Pat's would have beat the Cowboys by 30 points.Keep in mind the Patriots are doing all of this without their best defensive player (Richard Seymour)With the exception of the Colts I don't think there is a team in the NFL that can stop what seems to be a team for the ages.

I thought the Cowboys played a great game and another play here or there and it goes right down to the wire.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

much like the 04/05 AFC title game, when the Steelers made the same mistake, this one was basically over when the Cowboys settled for a FG early in the 4th. If Wade had been a little more aggressive, the Cowboys had a chance in a heavyweight slugfest, instead the Patriots won going away because the Cowboys didnt take the necessary risk to have a chance to win.

 

[simmonjm]

Do you realize that Dallas was without their starting CB Anthony Henry who leads the NFL in interceptions?

Did you realize that this Dallas team shot itself in the foot with numerous penalties and dropped passes?

Do you realize that the Pats were actually losing in the second half of the game?

Did you realize that the Cowboys will be getting Tank Johnson and possibly Terry Glenn later on in the season?

 

[Thumper]

I think "dominate" is a poor word to use.It's a long season. Dallas will improve. I don't see how New England can really get any better. New England will have to go to war to get out of the AFC, anyway.

New England will clearly get better with the return of one of the best defensive players in the NFL (Richard Seymour) and their starting rb Laurence Maroney.Another thing to keep in mind is that the Patriots offense as good as it has been is still just getting to know each other. If anything guys like Moss, Stallworth + Welker will grow more confident with working with Brady. Moss + Stallworth didn't even play in the pre-season with Brady.While on the other hand Bill Belichick gave the rest of the NFL a blueprint on how to rip apart the now suspect Dallas defense.Did you hear T.O.'s comments after the game? How long before he blows up?I think you may have seen the beginning of the end of the 2007 Cowboy's as serious Superbowl contenders tonight.

 

[Workhorse]

First downs: 28 to 13.

Yards gained: 448 to 283.

Time of possession: 38:15 to 21:45

21 point difference sounds about right...

 

[Thumper]

First downs: 28 to 13.Yards gained: 448 to 283.Time of possession: 38:15 to 21:4521 point difference sounds about right...

New England 48Dallas 27People, it was a blow out. Brady gave them 7 points with his fumble.Should have beenN.E. 48Dallas 20

 

[BigTex]

I'm pretty sure they used video tape at some point.

 

[beavers]

[steelers fan here]

I would have to say Pittsburgh better be at their best if they want to beat the Pats. The Pats are looking really good right now...

 

[Colin Dowling]

I'm not sure I see how Dallas is overrated. They are thought of as the 3rd best team in the NFL and gave the Pats the best challenge they've seen so far. I'm not sure any other team other then Indy would have done better.

 

[greenline]

Do you realize that Dallas was without their starting CB Anthony Henry who leads the NFL in interceptions? Did you realize that this Dallas team shot itself in the foot with numerous penalties and dropped passes? Do you realize that the Pats were actually losing in the second half of the game? Did you realize that the Cowboys will be getting Tank Johnson and possibly Terry Glenn later on in the season?

Do you realize New England was without Richard Seymour, their starting Tight End, Sammy Morris, and Laurence Maroney?Do you realize alot of the penalities were forced upon Dallas by the team they were playing?Doyou realize the lead was short lived and NE went on to outscore Dallas 27-3?Do you realize Tank Johnson will be in jail and Terry Glenn isn't going to help Dallas beat NE now, tomorrow, or in the Superbowl?

 

[simmonjm]

First downs: 28 to 13.Yards gained: 448 to 283.Time of possession: 38:15 to 21:4521 point difference sounds about right...

New England 48Dallas 27People, it was a blow out. Brady gave them 7 points with his fumble.Should have beenN.E. 48Dallas 20

Did you watch the game because if you did you would realize that DALLAS WAS WINNING IN THE 3RD QUARTER and was only down a touchdown halfway through the 4th quarter hardly a blow out.

 

[Thumper]

First downs: 28 to 13.Yards gained: 448 to 283.Time of possession: 38:15 to 21:4521 point difference sounds about right...

New England 48Dallas 27People, it was a blow out. Brady gave them 7 points with his fumble.Should have beenN.E. 48Dallas 20

Did you watch the game because if you did you would realize that DALLAS WAS WINNING IN THE 3RD QUARTER and was only down a touchdown halfway through the 4th quarter hardly a blow out.

You can put any spin you want on it,but when you win by over 20 points it's a blow out

 

[Routilla]

Lots of Pats fans beating on their chests tonight. I would have expected a bit more class from the fans of such a recently successful franchise. NE was supposed to win this game and they did. Act like you've been there before guys. Unless of course you are new associates via the bandwagon theory. I almost get a sense that some of you are numbed Red Sox fans still digesting the touchdown that Cleveland scored in the top of the 11th last night. Surely not.

 

[TxBuckeye]

I'm trying to figure out exactly who over-rated the Cowboys? I live in the Dallas viewing area and know most people expected Dallas to lose but were hoping for a well-contested game. But it is nice to see a Pat fan showing the true colors of that fan base.

 

[Thumper]

I'm trying to figure out exactly who over-rated the Cowboys? I live in the Dallas viewing area and know most people expected Dallas to lose but were hoping for a well-contested game. But it is nice to see a Pat fan showing the true colors of that fan base.

Oh please,How many years did the rest of the free world have to hear about "America's Team"?"How bout those Cowboy's y'all"

 

[Urinal Mint]

I think "dominate" is a poor word to use.It's a long season. Dallas will improve. I don't see how New England can really get any better. New England will have to go to war to get out of the AFC, anyway.

New England will clearly get better with the return of one of the best defensive players in the NFL (Richard Seymour) and their starting rb Laurence Maroney.Another thing to keep in mind is that the Patriots offense as good as it has been is still just getting to know each other. If anything guys like Moss, Stallworth + Welker will grow more confident with working with Brady. Moss + Stallworth didn't even play in the pre-season with Brady.While on the other hand Bill Belichick gave the rest of the NFL a blueprint on how to rip apart the now suspect Dallas defense.Did you hear T.O.'s comments after the game? How long before he blows up?I think you may have seen the beginning of the end of the 2007 Cowboy's as serious Superbowl contenders tonight.

I wouldn't be so sure about the Cowboys. They are still young on defense. They were without the other half of a very good CB tandem today. Anthony Spencer is still learning on the job, but improving. Jay Ratliff is filling (admirably) a huge void at DT with the loss of Jason Ferguson. Terry Glenn is still on the shelf. A deadly offense is only going to get better when he returns.The injury bug hasn't bitten New England yet, but don't think for a minute that they're immune.Tom Brady (and the O-Line) are the cogs that make that offense go. You could put Steve Hawking out there in his rascal and Brady will find him on a slant/cross. Regardless, Pats fans should be careful about how loudly and often they crow. It'll be a lot to swallow when things don't go their way.

 

[joffer]

disturbing, but not surprising thread

 

[Urinal Mint]

First downs: 28 to 13.Yards gained: 448 to 283.Time of possession: 38:15 to 21:4521 point difference sounds about right...

New England 48Dallas 27People, it was a blow out. Brady gave them 7 points with his fumble.Should have beenN.E. 48Dallas 20

2 TDs in garbage time at the end. Dallas goes for it on 4th/G at the 5 and converts. A narrow and well-earned 34-31 win.I mean, since we're throwing out bull#### hypotheticals and all

 

[fflnut]

First downs: 28 to 13.Yards gained: 448 to 283.Time of possession: 38:15 to 21:4521 point difference sounds about right...

New England 48Dallas 27People, it was a blow out. Brady gave them 7 points with his fumble.Should have beenN.E. 48Dallas 20

Did you watch the game because if you did you would realize that DALLAS WAS WINNING IN THE 3RD QUARTER and was only down a touchdown halfway through the 4th quarter hardly a blow out.

I'm not sure I understand why this keeps getting brought up when arguing whether it was a blowouut or not. The Cowboys had the lead in the 3rd quarter for exactly 5 minutes and 24 seconds. The lead you and others keep raving about was a THREE POINT lead. Besides the first 5 minutes and 29 seconds it took for Moss to score a TD, the Pats were ahead the rest of the game.Look at the time of possession. Like at the yardage gained between the two teams, even while NE two running backs were injured and not in the game. I like Dallas and think they are a great team, but to keep repeating that Dallas was WINNING IN THE 3RD QUARTER makes zero sense to me. The Pats were winning in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters and ended the game with more points. 21 more points to be exact.

 

[Bogart]

Is this best the NFC has to offer?The Patriots humbled the Cowboys today. It looked like the varsity team (Pat's) was playing in an exhibition game against the junior varsity team (Dallas)The Cowboys simply could not stop the Patriots high powered offense. If it wasn't for Tom Brady fumbling inside his own 20 yard line + giving Dallas an easy score the Pat's would have beat the Cowboys by 30 points.Keep in mind the Patriots are doing all of this without their best defensive player (Richard Seymour)With the exception of the Colts I don't think there is a team in the NFL that can stop what seems to be a team for the ages.

And I thought LHUCKS was the worst poster on the board. Grow up and show a little class.

 

[Routilla]

I'm trying to figure out exactly who over-rated the Cowboys? I live in the Dallas viewing area and know most people expected Dallas to lose but were hoping for a well-contested game. But it is nice to see a Pat fan showing the true colors of that fan base.

Oh please,How many years did the rest of the free world have to hear about "America's Team"?

"How bout those Cowboy's y'all"

Now we are getting somewhere. You are clearly suffering from years of domination at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys. So much that even a win in Dallas cannot quell your pain. So sad. Good luck though and try to enjoy a very solid New England win. You should be happy for your team instead of ribbing Dallas fans. It lessens what the Pats accomplished on the field today.

 

[Joe Bryant]

I'm trying to figure out exactly who over-rated the Cowboys? I live in the Dallas viewing area and know most people expected Dallas to lose but were hoping for a well-contested game. But it is nice to see a Pat fan showing the true colors of that fan base.

Oh please,How many years did the rest of the free world have to hear about "America's Team"?"How bout those Cowboy's y'all"

I think loke is talking about today's game. Is that not the game you're talking about? I don't know any Cowboy fans that weren't VERY worried about this game. J

 

[Urinal Mint]

I think Patriots fans are assuming that the Cowboys and their fanbase considered today's game their Super Bowl. Dallas and their fans are looking forward to January's games. Today is a tune-up. It's OK to be a little gracious.

 

[Darth Cheney]

Any team that gets 100+ YDs in penalties is going to be hard pressed to win. Even without this the Pats looked to be the better team.

 

[Pittsburgh United]

Did you hear T.O.'s comments after the game? How long before he blows up?

I missed it. What did he say?

 

[TxBuckeye]

I'm trying to figure out exactly who over-rated the Cowboys? I live in the Dallas viewing area and know most people expected Dallas to lose but were hoping for a well-contested game. But it is nice to see a Pat fan showing the true colors of that fan base.

Oh please,How many years did the rest of the free world have to hear about "America's Team"?"How bout those Cowboy's y'all"

That has absolutely nothing to do with what you posted. Zero. And if you are typical of a Pats fan, I think you have nothing on Dallas fans of the past.

 

[Bad_Mo]

The scary thing is that Brady did not look his best...

 

[Joe Bryant]

The scary thing is that Brady did not look his best...

I'd agree with that.J

 

[Fantaholic]

Is this best the NFC has to offer?

The Patriots humbled the Cowboys today. It looked like the varsity team (Pat's) was playing in an exhibition game against the junior varsity team (Dallas)

The Cowboys simply could not stop the Patriots high powered offense. If it wasn't for Tom Brady fumbling inside his own 20 yard line + giving Dallas an easy score the Pat's would have beat the Cowboys by 30 points.

Keep in mind the Patriots are doing all of this without their best defensive player (Richard Seymour)

With the exception of the Colts I don't think there is a team in the NFL that can stop what seems to be a team for the ages.

Actually if you watched the game, it looked like a great team against a good team. The Patriots seemed to be in control and were comfortable. They played from behind in the second half which was new for them. But their talent came through when needed. But thanks for trying.

J

I agree with your assessment of the game. Dallas is not overrated. I believe they will be the representative from the NFC this year. I was indeed interested to see how the Pats would respnd to the momentum shift and ultimately the Dallas lead. They simply buckled down and dominated from that point on. If we beat Indy, I really believe this team can go 16-0. Scary, and I'm not just saying that because I am a New Englander.

 

[TxBuckeye]

If we beat Indy, I really believe this team can go 16-0. Scary, and I'm not just saying that because I am a New Englander.

I'd love to see that just so we'd never have to watch those Miami fossils open another bottle of champagne again.

 

[BigRed]

With the exception of the Colts I don't think there is a team in the NFL that can stop what seems to be a team for the ages.

With no exceptions, Colts included. NE was very good last year - they are unbelievable this year. Anyone who thinks otherwise IMO is blind or just flat-out stupid. DAL is good but I really didn't expect their suspect D to hold NE back for long. I'm a Colts fan but bet the house on NE this year. I still lol @ OAK for giving up Moss for a 4th rounder. Whoever their GM is makes Polian look like Mike Brown.

 

[Thumper]

Is this best the NFC has to offer?

The Patriots humbled the Cowboys today. It looked like the varsity team (Pat's) was playing in an exhibition game against the junior varsity team (Dallas)

The Cowboys simply could not stop the Patriots high powered offense. If it wasn't for Tom Brady fumbling inside his own 20 yard line + giving Dallas an easy score the Pat's would have beat the Cowboys by 30 points.

Keep in mind the Patriots are doing all of this without their best defensive player (Richard Seymour)

With the exception of the Colts I don't think there is a team in the NFL that can stop what seems to be a team for the ages.

Actually if you watched the game, it looked like a great team against a good team. The Patriots seemed to be in control and were comfortable. They played from behind in the second half which was new for them. But their talent came through when needed. But thanks for trying.

J

I agree with your assessment of the game. Dallas is not overrated. I believe they will be the representative from the NFC this year. I was indeed interested to see how the Pats would respnd to the momentum shift and ultimately the Dallas lead. They simply buckled down and dominated from that point on. If we beat Indy, I really believe this team can go 16-0. Scary, and I'm not just saying that because I am a New Englander.

I apologise. I was just having some fun with you guys.

I do think the Cowboy's are the best team in the NFC.

 

[Borat]

This was a pretty good game. Dallas put up a good fight. I thought they were overrated going into this game (and I still do to some extent), but they are a better team than I gave them credit for.

48 points from the Pats is pretty impressive, especially considering that Brady clearly was not at his best. I do have to say that this is the second time this season that I think the Pats ran up the score a bit in the final seconds, but that's not really a big deal.

Marion Barber really runs with a lot of guts. He impressed me today. How Julius Jones is in a rotation with this guy is beyond me. I'd be giving Barber the rock 25 times a game.

Moss, Stallworth, and Welker have been as good as advertised. I know a lot of people questioned the trades that brought Moss and Welker aboard, but both players have excelled. Stallworth is also now starting to make an impact. I will be interested to see what the Pats do once Troy Brown and Chad Jackson are ready to return. Unless other WRs are injured, I assume Jackson lands on the IR. I love Troy Brown, but I don't think you can take him ahead of any of the other WRs currently on the roster at this point in his career. Maybe Gaffney goes, but I can't see any of the other guys being cut. Of course, the Pats could find a place for Brown on their roster in addition to the WRs they are already carrying. Brown is an asset in many ways and can still do a lot of things.

I am a bit concerned that Rodney Harrison didn't look all that great in coverage today. Hopefully that can be chalked up to rust from his time off. But he certainly deserves recognition here for becoming the NFL's all time leader in sacks by a defensive back. He also is the only player in history to have 25 sacks and 30 picks. So hats off to Rodney.

Last thing I want to point out is that this was Week 6. New England fans are proud of their team (as well they should be) and the national media is being their normal over-the-top selves, but I think it's a little early to be talking about an undefeated season and this year's Patriots being an all-time great team. If the Pats lose in the playoffs, all of this will mean nothing.

 

[TxBuckeye]

I was just having some fun with you guys.I do think the Cowboy's are the best team in the NFC.

That's the scary part. That IS the best the NFC has to offer. I think what we saw today is about as "exciting" a game as we can hope for in this year's Super Bore.

 

[tech]

I'm trying to figure out exactly who over-rated the Cowboys? I live in the Dallas viewing area and know most people expected Dallas to lose but were hoping for a well-contested game. But it is nice to see a Pat fan showing the true colors of that fan base.

Oh please,How many years did the rest of the free world have to hear about "America's Team"?"How bout those Cowboy's y'all"

I think loke is talking about today's game. Is that not the game you're talking about? I don't know any Cowboy fans that weren't VERY worried about this game. J

Agreed, Joe. HUGE Cowboys fan here. We all suspected the Pats would win today. Something like nine out of ten Dallas Morning News writers picked the Pats (and the one who picked the Cowboys picks the Cowboys for every home game and the opponent for every road game).I don't know anyone around here who is over-rating our team. We're excited about the rest of the season, but realistic about who we've beaten so far.

 

[Brutis]

I was just having some fun with you guys.I do think the Cowboy's are the best team in the NFC.

That's the scary part. That IS the best the NFC has to offer. I think what we saw today is about as "exciting" a game as we can hope for in this year's Super Bore.

Dallas could play better than what we saw tonight. I dont think they are better than the Pats but if they can play without all the penalties they would atleast make a game of it.

 

[Borat]

The injury bug hasn't bitten New England yet, but don't think for a minute that they're immune.

Richard Seymour has not played a down yet this year, Maroney has been out, Stephen Neal and Dan Koppen have missed time, Sammy Morris and Ben Watson got hurt today, and Troy Brown has been out all year.

 

[Fantaholic]

Just a side note here, but if Dallas would just commit to MBIII, they would instantly be a better team. He plays with more heart than any single player on that team. I'm not sure what he has to do to be the featured back.

 

[Fantaholic]

I think "dominate" is a poor word to use.

It's a long season. Dallas will improve. I don't see how New England can really get any better. New England will have to go to war to get out of the AFC, anyway.

New England will clearly get better with the return of one of the best defensive players in the NFL (Richard Seymour) and their starting rb Laurence Maroney.Another thing to keep in mind is that the Patriots offense as good as it has been is still just getting to know each other. If anything guys like Moss, Stallworth + Welker will grow more confident with working with Brady. Moss + Stallworth didn't even play in the pre-season with Brady.

While on the other hand Bill Belichick gave the rest of the NFL a blueprint on how to rip apart the now suspect Dallas defense.

Did you hear T.O.'s comments after the game? How long before he blows up?

I think you may have seen the beginning of the end of the 2007 Cowboy's as serious Superbowl contenders tonight.

I wouldn't be so sure about the Cowboys. They are still young on defense. They were without the other half of a very good CB tandem today. Anthony Spencer is still learning on the job, but improving. Jay Ratliff is filling (admirably) a huge void at DT with the loss of Jason Ferguson. Terry Glenn is still on the shelf. A deadly offense is only going to get better when he returns.The injury bug hasn't bitten New England yet, but don't think for a minute that they're immune.

Tom Brady (and the O-Line) are the cogs that make that offense go. You could put Steve Hawking out there in his rascal and Brady will find him on a slant/cross.

Regardless, Pats fans should be careful about how loudly and often they crow. It'll be a lot to swallow when things don't go their way.

Ludicrous statement. That's about all I have to say about that