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Open challenge: Dallas Cowboys' Austin must beat more intense coverage

Miles Austin, who had 21 catches for 482 yards in a three-game span after becoming a starter, had only four receptions for 20 yards in a 17-7 loss to Green Bay.
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The education of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin has entered a new and difficult stage, writes Gerry Fraley. Call this section coping with success. In the Cowboys' last two games, the opposing defense focused on Austin and limited his impact. Now, Austin and the Cowboys must adjust.

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11/19/2009

Pain management: Injuries testing Dallas Cowboys

Alan Ball (20) will make his first NFL start Sunday against Washington. He will play free safety because of an injury to Ken Hamlin.
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Bill Nichols writes that Dallas Cowboys are deep in scramble mode this week because of injuries to offensive tackle Marc Colombo and safety Ken Hamlin. Break out the violins. "It's not a woe-is-me league," Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said. "No other team's going feel sorry for you so you can't feel sorry for yourself."

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11/18/2009

Haynesworth, Dallas Cowboys' Gurode meet for first time in 'real' game since ugly incident

Clockwise from top left: A television frame grab shows Albert Haynesworth (92) stomping on Dallas' Andre Gurode, leaving Gurode with a bloodied head. Haynesworth then argues with an official after being ejected, and with Titans coach Jeff Fisher.
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Dallas' game vs. Washington on Sunday serves as the backdrop for a potentially emotional reunion, writes Gerry Fraley. Cowboys center Andre Gurode will play in a real game against Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, a former Tennessee Titan who stomped on Gurode's helmetless head in a 2006 game, opening wounds that took 30 stitches to close.

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11/17/2009

In no rush to run: Dallas Cowboys neglecting ground game

Marion Barber (left) had five of only 14 rushing attempts for the Cowboys in their loss to Green Bay.
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Sunday's 17-7 loss to Green Bay underscores what has been an erosion of the Dallas Cowboys' running game, writes David Moore. Dallas led the NFL in rushing three weeks into the season but now is eighth. Twenty-three teams have rushed the ball more than the Cowboys.

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11/16/2009

Time has come for young Dallas Cowboys tackle

With the offensive line suffering its first injury of the season, the Cowboys will find out if tackle Doug Free (left) has what it takes to protect Tony Romo.
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The Dallas Cowboys have rarely gotten any kind of production from the 14 draft picks they've spent on offensive linemen since the 2000 draft, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor, but they better hope Doug Free can break the mold.

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Road isn't so easy for Dallas Cowboys after 17-7 loss

Felix Jones and the Dallas Cowboys were brought down by the Green Bay Packers.
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What some thought was an easy path to a 9-2 record for the Dallas Cowboys by the end of Thanksgiving Day disappeared faster than you can say "play not reviewable" in a 17-7 loss to Green Bay, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

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11/15/2009

Dallas Cowboys lose way without stars in 17-7 loss

Even Miles Austin couldn't save the Dallas Cowboys' offense on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
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Green Bay beat the Dallas Cowboys, 17-7, and ended their four-game winning streak, in part, because the Cowboys don't have a runner or receiver capable of consistently imposing his will on the game with the sheer power of his talent, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor.

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Dallas Cowboys' offense derailed in 17-7 loss

Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys' offense walks off the field in disgust.
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Assistant head coach Jason Garrett and quarterback Tony Romo have combined to run the Cowboys offense from start to finish in 38 games. Their performance during Sunday's 17-7 loss to Green Bay will be ranked as No. 37, writes Gerry Fraley.

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Best, worst of Roy Williams shows in Dallas Cowboys' 17-7 loss

Roy Williams had five catches for 105 yards for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
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Roy Williams caught a 9-yard touchdown pass with 38 seconds left. It helped the Dallas Cowboys avoid their first shutout since 2003 in the 17-7 loss, but there was no celebration.

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Dallas Cowboys' secondary lacking on key drive of 17-7 loss

Mike Jenkins makes an open-field tackle for the Dallas Cowboys on Green Bay's Jordy Nelson in the fourth quarter.
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Through 2 ½ quarters of Sunday's 17-7 loss, the Dallas Cowboys' secondary held strong against Green Bay's quick-throw offense. Then the roof caved in on Dallas' defenders, writes Bill Nichols.

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11/14/2009

Packers present another challenge for Dallas Cowboys

Marion Barber breaks through the Packers line for a gain in last season's game in Green Bay.
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The fact that the Green Bay Packers lost to Tampa Bay may hurt the Dallas Cowboys more than it helps. Both statistically and to the naked eye, the Packers and Cowboys are not that different., writes Tim Cowlishaw.

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Dallas Cowboys playing their roles to perfection
The Dallas Cowboys have discovered strength in numbers as they gather momentum by connecting the dots. The utilitarian approach has narrowed the scope of responsibility for many players and increased accountability, writes Bill Nichols.

11/13/2009

Rodgers' pain not lost on Dallas Cowboys' Romo

Aaron Rodgers (left) and Tony Romo meet again Sunday.
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Tony Romo and Aaron Rodgers have gotten to know each other a bit during off-season golf tournaments the last few years. A reflective conversation about the difficulties of following the face of the franchise never gets much traction, writes David Moore.

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11/12/2009

Dallas Cowboys' offensive line has formed a united front

Andre Gurode (65) and the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line have been a durable unit this season.
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The Dallas Cowboys' offensive linemen live by a simple code of honor. If you have all your limbs, you can play. Durability on the offensive line is a strength of this team, writes Gerry Fraley.

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Romo, Ratliff are Dallas Cowboys' midseason MVPs

Jay Ratliff
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Before the Dallas Cowboys begin the second half of the season at Green Bay, Todd Archer hands out some first-half awards.

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Dallas Cowboys' defense keeping scoring from soaring

Dallas Cowboys Bradie James (left) and Igor Olshansky (99) bring down Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy.
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With little fanfare, the Dallas Cowboys have become the NFC's leader in the most important defensive statistic of all: points allowed.

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11/10/2009

Stock is rising for Dallas Cowboys' Wade Phillips

Wade Phillips (right) is 28-12 as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
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Slowly, Wade Phillips and the Dallas Cowboys are earning our trust. Words alone, though, won't do it, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor. Phillips should be praised for having the Cowboys at 6-2 and in first place halfway through the season.

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