Big D: A Dallas Cowboys Dynasty (Madden 10)

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Are your guys way ahead of everyone else in Tackles for Loss?

[bravesfan1984]

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeah...THAT Guy

Are your guys way ahead of everyone else in Tackles for Loss?

no, i only have one other player in the top 30 in the league and that is DeMarcus Ware. The reason for Spears having so many is that is normally the player i control on defense.

[bravesfan1984]

Week 13- Marion Barber thrashes the Giants defense for 200+ total yards to help the Cowboys win a blowout

DAL 7 17 0 14 38
NYG 0 0 0 7 7

AP – Coming off one of the ugliest played games in recent memory, the Dallas Cowboys got their act together against the Giants, winning in dominating fashion. Marion Barber took it upon himself to ensure the Cowboys of a victory. Barber put up 100+ yards rushing and receiving today. He also tops 1,000 yards rushing on the season after play today.

The Cowboys wanted to ensure they minimized their chances of making mistakes today, which is why Barber and Felix Jones both played an integral part in the offense. The Cowboys would dominated the first half taking a 24-0 lead into halftime. The first half scores would include a 45 and a 9 yard touchdown pass to Felix Jones, a 1 yard touchdown run by Jones, and a 54 yard field goal from the foot of Nick Folk.

The Cowboys would utilize clock management in the second half, handing off to Barber and Jones for the majority of the rest of the game. Tony Romo would hit Miles Austin for a 10 yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. Marion Barber would add on a 27 yard touchdown rush as well. The Giants would only muster up a 7 yard touchdown pass from Jeff Garcia to Bradshaw for their only score of the day. The Cowboys would win this game 38-7.

This was a huge game for Dallas as they now keep pace with New Orleans for the top spot in the NFC. Depending on the result of their game today, the Cowboys will remain one game back or move into a tie. Next week, the San Diego Chargers will travel to Dallas looking to remain on top in the AFC West, which is turning into a very tight race.


Cowboys/Giants
Offense 402/288
Rushing 138/66
Passing 264/222
Turnovers 2/3

Dallas
Romo 18/26, 264 yards, 3TD, INT
Barber 26 carries, 104 yards, TD, 5 catches, 113 yards
Jones 8 carries, 34 yards, TD, 2 catches, 54 yards, 2 rec. TD
Austin 5 catches, 54 yards, TD
Spencer, Spears, Ratliff each with sack
Newman, Sensabaugh, K. Hamlin each with INT

Giants
Garcia 16/30, 238 yards, TD, 3INT
Bradshaw 14 carries, 40 yards, 5 catches, 56 yards, Rec. TD
Cofield 4 TFL
Dockery 1 INT


Week 13 News and Notes

Scores:
Jets 27 Bills 10
Bears 35 Rams 29
Jaguars 20 Texans 8
Steelers 24 Raiders 3
Falcons 30 Eagles 27 (OT)
Redskins 38 Saints 21
Colts 26 Titans 19
Broncos 18 Chiefs 17
Bengals 37 Lions 16
Panthers 31 Buccaneers 21
Chargers 17 Browns 10
49ers 31 Seahawks 24
Cowboys 38 Giants 7
Vikings 27 Cardinals 17
Patriots 21 Dolphins 3
Packers 21 Ravens 18

Standings:
NFC
North:
Vikings 7-5
Packers 7-5
Bears 6-6
Lions 3-9

South:
Saints 9-3
Panthers 7-5
Falcons 5-7
Buccaneers 1-11

East:
Cowboys 9-3
Redskins 7-5
Eagles 6-6
Giants 4-8

West:
49ers 9-3
Rams 7-5
Seahawks 6-6
Cardinals 6-6

AFC
North:
Steelers 12-0
Ravens 8-4
Bengals 4-8
Browns 3-9

South:
Colts 10-2
Jaguars 6-6
Texans 6-6
Titans 5-7

East:
Patriots 9-3
Dolphins 4-8
Jets 3-9
Bills 2-10

West:
Chargers 7-5
Broncos 6-6
Chiefs 5-7
Raiders 3-9

Players of the Week:
NFC:
ATL Matt Ryan 26/28, 328 yards, 2TD
CHI Al Afalava 3 tackles, INT

AFC:
CIN Carson Palmer 29/42, 332 yards, 3TD
PIT James Farrior 8 tackles, Sack, FF

Transactions:
NONE

Injuries of note:
ATL Brian Finneran out 3 weeks with dislocated elbow
ATL Spencer Adkins out 4 weeks with partial MCL tear
OAK Darrius Heyward-Bey out 5 weeks with broken hand

PLAYOFF PICTURE
AFC:
1. x-Steelers 12-0
2. Colts 10-2
3. y-Patriots 9-3
4. Ravens 8-4
5. Chargers 7-5
6. Broncos 6-6

NFC:
1. Cowboys 9-3
2. 49ers 9-3
3. Saints 9-3
4. Vikings 7-5
5. Rams 7-5
6. Redskins 7-5

x-playoffs y-division z-conference

[bravesfan1984]

Week 14- Ware shows up in the sack column for the first time this season as Cowboys defeat Chargers

SD 0 7 6 7 20
DAL 7 14 10 3 34

AP – It's hard to fathom, but DeMarcus Ware came into week 14 with zero sacks on the season. But, there will be a zero in that column no more, as Ware was able to sack Rivers for number one on the year. Oh, and that guy Spears just keeps adding to his monstrous total (16) by recording 2 more sacks today. Spears is inching closer to Strahan's single season record.

As for the rest of the game, it was a rather quiet game for both sides. The Cowboys would kick off the scoring with an Alan Ball interception return for a touchdown mid way through the first quarter. Tony Romo would add a couple touchdown passes, one to Witten and one to Jones, giving Dallas a 21-0 advantage early. Philip Rivers would be able to find Vincent Jackson in the endzone before the first half expired. The score at the half would be 21-7 Dallas.

The third quarter would see a trio of field goals. Nick Folk would hit a 44 yard field goal to increase the Cowboys lead, 24-7. Kaeding would add a 52 yard and 43 yard field goal for the Chargers. Romo would be able to find Miles Austin in the endzone late in the quarter. At the end of three, Dallas would lead comfortably, 31-13.

In the fourth, Folk would tack on another field goal to give Dallas a 34-13 advantage. San Diego would be able to put up a touchdown from Michael Bennett to make the game appear closer than it really was. Cowboys would win this one easily, 34-20.

Looking to next week, the Cowboys will travel to New Orleans in a tough matchup with potential top seed in the NFC implications. The Saints loss this week puts them one game behind Dallas and San Francisco in the NFC. Also, the Cowboys currently hold a three game lead in the division, so a win against the Saints would clinch the division. More importantly, the Cowboys could put 2 games between themselves and the Saints with 2 games left, therefore bettering the chances of having a first round bye. So saying this game is crucial is an understatement.


Chargers/Cowboys
Offense 343/317
Rushing 93/55
Passing 250/262
Turnovers 2/1

Dallas
Romo 23/27, 272 yards, 3TD, INT
Barber 26 carries, 49 yards, 6 catches, 48 yards
Jones 2 catches, 67 yards, TD
Austin and Witten each with TD
Ware 7 tackles, sack
Spears 2 sacks
Ball INT return for TD
James 1 INT


Chargers
Rivers 19/31, 266 yards, TD, 2INT
Sproles 14 carries, 42 yards
Bennett 2 carries, 50 yards, TD
Jackson 6 catches, 62 yards, TD
Phillips 1 sack
Cromartie 1 INT


Week 14 News and Notes

Scores:
Steelers 24 Browns 20
Bears 30 Packers 13
Jets 24 Buccaneers 7
Dolphins 23 Jaguars 12
Patriots 31 Panthers 3
Ravens 28 Lions 19
Titans 29 Rams 10
Broncos 10 Colts 7
Bengals 37 Vikings 31
Texans 19 Seahawks 13
Falcons 37 Saints 19
Chiefs 45 Bills 14
Raiders 31 Redskins 7
Cowboys 34 Chargers 20
Giants 45 Eagles 20
49ers 26 Cardinals 10

Standings:
NFC
North:
Bears 7-6
Packers 7-6
Vikings 7-6
Lions 3-10

South:
Saints 9-4
Panthers 7-6
Falcons 6-7
Buccaneers 1-12

East:
Cowboys 10-3
Redskins 7-6
Eagles 6-7
Giants 5-8

West:
49ers 10-3
Rams 7-6
Seahawks 6-7
Cardinals 6-7

AFC
North:
Steelers 13-0
Ravens 9-4
Bengals 5-8
Browns 3-10

South:
Colts 10-3
Texans 7-6
Titans 6-7
Jaguars 6-7

East:
Patriots 10-3
Dolphins 5-8
Jets 4-9
Bills 2-11

West:
Broncos 7-6
Chargers 7-6
Chiefs 6-7
Raiders 4-9

Players of the Week:
NFC:
NYG Eli Manning 23/34, 295 yards, 6TD
ATL Stephen Nicholas 2 tackles, Sack, FF

AFC:
KC Matt Cassell 31/44, 397 yards, 5TD
NYJ Howard Green 3 tackles, FR, TD

Transactions:
Jaguars release FB Owens, SS Alexander, MLB Iwuh
Jaguars sign C Fry, HB Faulk, C Philip

Injuries of note:
SF Patick Willis out 1 week with upper arm fracture
NYG Osi Umenyiora out for season with torn rotator cuff
PIT Ben Roethlisberger out 1 week with broken thumb
PIT James Farrior out 3 weeks with broken thumb
PIT Lawrence Timmons out 8 weeks with torn bicep

PLAYOFF PICTURE
AFC:
1. x-Steelers 13-0
2. x-Colts 10-3
3. y-Patriots 10-3
4. Ravens 9-4
5. Broncos 7-6
6. Chargers 7-6

NFC:
1. Cowboys 10-3
2. 49ers 10-3
3. Saints 9-4
4. Bears 7-6
5. Rams 7-6
6. Redskins 7-6

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[bravesfan1984]

Week 15- Dallas defense falters late as the Saints ride Brees's arm and Henderson's hands to victory

DAL 7 7 7 0 21
NO 7 7 0 21 35

AP – In what was a huge game with playoff implications, the Dallas Cowboys defense faltered late in the fourth quarter to allow the Saints to sneak away with a victory. The Saints needed this game to atleast keep their hopes of a first round bye alive. Mission accomplished. Drew Brees absolutely picked apart the secondary left and right. Brees would hook up with Henderson for 3 touchdowns on the day. As for Dallas, they are still in position for a first round bye even with this loss, but now fall into a three way tie for first place in the NFC with San Francisco and New Orleans.

This was a tight game throughout until late. Brees would find Henderson for an early first quarter touchdown to put the Saints up 7-0. Tony Romo would answer however, finding Witten to even the score at the end of the first quarter.

Dallas would come out firing very early in the second quarter as Romo would hit Jones for a 28 yard touchdown and a Dallas lead (14-7). Not to be outdone, Brees would hook up with Evans on a goal line touchdown pass to even the score again, 14-14.

The third quarter was a back and forth struggle until Orlando Scandrick would intercept Brees and return it 89 yards for the go-ahead score, 21-14 Dallas. Brees would also throw two interceptions in the end zone on the day.

Dallas felt comfortable heading to the fourth quarter with a 7 point lead. But that quickly dissipated as New Orleans would catch fire. Brees would hit Henderson on two touchdown passes in the quarter. The Saints would also add a Pierre Thomas rushing touchdown late in the game to ice it. New Orleans would go on to win this one, 35-21.

With just two games remaining in the regular season for the Cowboys, they will travel to Washington to take on the second place team in the NFC East. A victory will secure a division title, but a loss will give them a one game lead heading into the last week of the season. The Cowboys would prefer to secure the division sooner rather than later. Stay tuned as this upcoming game is a big one.


Cowboys/Saints
Offense 244/484
Rushing 58/85
Passing 186/399
Turnovers 3/3

Dallas
Romo 15/24, 203 yards, 2TD, 3INT
Barber 20 carries, 41 yards, 5 catches, 81 yards
Witten and Jones each with receiving TD
Spencer 6 tackles, 2 sacks
Spears 2 sacks
Jenkins and Newman 1 INT each
Scandrick INT return for TD


Saints
Brees 32/45, 426 yards, 4TD, 3INT
Thomas 19 carries, 84 yards, TD
Henderson 9 catches, 119 yards, 3TD
Evans 1 rec. TD
Smith 2 sacks
Vilma 3 INT

Week 15 News and Notes

Scores:
Colts 31 Jaguars 15
Saints 35 Cowboys 21
Titans 27 Dolphins 12
Eagles 24 49ers 23
Chiefs 31 Browns 14
Steelers 27 Packers 15
Bears 30 Ravens 22
Jets 24 Falcons 14
Patriots 28 Bills 6
Rams 34 Texans 27
Cardinals 36 Lions 17
Bengals 20 Chargers 17
Broncos 21 Raiders 13
Seahawks 25 Buccaneers 13
Panthers 30 Vikings 27 (OT)
Redskins 24 Giants 17

Standings:
NFC
North:
Bears 8-6
Packers 7-7
Vikings 7-7
Lions 3-11

South:
Saints 10-4
Panthers 8-6
Falcons 6-8
Buccaneers 1-13

East:
Cowboys 10-4
Redskins 8-6
Eagles 7-7
Giants 5-9

West:
49ers 10-4
Rams 8-6
Seahawks 7-7
Cardinals 7-7

AFC
North:
Steelers 14-0
Ravens 9-5
Bengals 6-8
Browns 3-11

South:
Colts 11-3
Titans 7-7
Texans 7-7
Jaguars 6-8

East:
Patriots 11-3
Dolphins 5-9
Jets 5-9
Bills 2-12

West:
Broncos 8-6
Chiefs 7-7
Chargers 7-7
Raiders 4-10

Players of the Week:
NFC:
NO Devery Henderson 9 catches, 119 yards, 3TD
NO Jonathan Vilma 3 tackles, 3 INT

AFC:
IND Peyton Manning 18/28, 311 yards, 4TD
PIT Lamarr Woodley 8 tackles, 6 sacks

Transactions:
Chiefs release SS Morgan, MLB Herron, TE O'Connell, WR Lawrence, QB Gutierrez, HB Savage
Chiefs sign LT Estes, LE Carter, ROLB Williams, LT Alabi, LT Murtha, FB Kuhn

Injuries of note:
BAL Samari Rolle out 1 week with dislocated kneecap
CIN Andrew Whitworth out for season with broken tailbone


PLAYOFF PICTURE
AFC:
1. z-Steelers 14-0
2. y-Colts 11-3
3. y-Patriots 11-3
4. x-Ravens 9-5
5. Broncos 8-6
6. Titans 7-7

NFC:
1. Cowboys 10-4
2. 49ers 10-4
3. Saints 10-4
4. Bears 8-6
5. Rams 8-6
6. Redskins 8-6

x-playoffs y-division z-conference

[WCorpZ]

wow very tough lost atleast your still in front of the conference.

lol steelers are gonna go undefeated

[bravesfan1984]

Week 16- Cowboys have a nightmare game against division rival Redskins

DAL 7 10 0 7 24
WAS 7 14 10 17 48

AP – This is not what the Cowboys had in mind when they arrived at Fed Ex Field to face off with the Washington Redskins. This game turned into a nightmare from the get go for Dallas. Tony Romo had arguably the worst game of his career when he was needed to step up big time. His accuracy was off the entire game resulting in 3 interceptions. Washington moves within one game of the division lead with just one game to go in the regular season.

Washington kicked off the scoring with a Clinton Portis 21 yard touchdown run to go ahead 7-0 early. Dallas would answer with a Marion Barber touchdown catch from Romo to even the score at 7.

The second quarter would see a continued close battle. Campbell began the game completing his first 21 pass attempts, falling just one short of tying the NFL record. He would find Randle El early in the second quarter for the score and lead. Dallas answered however, with Felix Jones busting a big play for a touchdown to tie it up at 14. The Redskins would drive back down the field and hand off to Betts for the touchdown. Right before the half, Nick Folk would add a field goal to move Dallas within 4 at the half. The score 21-17 Washington.

Dallas would not have an answer from there on. Clinton Portis scored on a 4 yard rush mid way through the third quarter to increase the Redskin lead to 28-17. Suisham would add a field goal late in the third to make it 31-17.

Washington broke it open in the fourth. Betts would add a goal line touchdown to make it 38-17. Romo, who was way off the entire game, threw a costly interception that was returned for a touchdown by London Fletcher (who had 3 INT on the day). Allen Rossum would return the following kickoff for a touchdown to make it 45-24 Redskins. Suisham would add one more field goal very late in the fourth quarter. Washington would win this game 48-24.

Dallas has clinched a playoff spot after this game, but are now tied with San Francisco for the number 2 spot in the NFC. So it will come down to the last game of the season to determine whether Dallas will get a first round bye, as well as win the division. Their task this week will be the Eagles, who come to Dallas in a week 17 matchup against division rivals. So if the Cowboys show up and win they will clinch the division and have to hope the 49ers lose to obtain the first round bye. It should be interesting!

Cowboys/Redskins
Offense 228/503
Rushing 90/161
Passing 138/342
Turnovers 3/0

Dallas
Romo 13/25, 138 yards, TD, 3INT
Barber 14 carries, 37 yards, 2 catches, 15 yards, TD
Jones 3 carries, 53 yards, TD
Hatcher, Olshansky each with sack
Rossum KR for TD

Redskins
Campbell 24/27, 349 yards, 2TD
Portis 23 carries, 104 yards, TD, 5 catches, 91 yards, TD
Betts 6 carries, 31 yards, 2TD
Randle El 5 catches, 94 yards, TD
Fletcher 3 INT, TD

Week 16 News and Notes

Scores:
Titans 30 Chargers 6
Giants 35 Panthers 20
Falcons 28 Bills 9
Saints 30 Buccaneers 13
Steelers 15 Ravens 13
Broncos 19 Eagles 16
Packers 34 Seahawks 10
Patriots 35 Jaguars 16
Texans 24 Dolphins 10
Chiefs 27 Bengals 27 (OT)
Browns 35 Raiders 3
Lions 18 49ers 13
Cardinals 49 Rams 13
Colts 25 Jets 20
Redskins 48 Cowboys 24
Bears 28 Vikings 14

Standings:
NFC
North:
Bears 9-6
Packers 8-7
Vikings 7-8
Lions 4-11

South:
Saints 11-4
Panthers 8-7
Falcons 7-8
Buccaneers 1-14

East:
Cowboys 10-5
Redskins 9-6
Eagles 7-8
Giants 6-9

West:
49ers 10-5
Cardinals 8-7
Rams 8-7
Seahawks 7-8

AFC
North:
Steelers 15-0
Ravens 9-6
Bengals 6-8-1
Browns 4-11

South:
Colts 12-3
Titans 8-7
Texans 8-7
Jaguars 6-9

East:
Patriots 12-3
Dolphins 5-10
Jets 5-10
Bills 2-13

West:
Broncos 9-6
Chiefs 7-7-1
Chargers 7-8
Raiders 4-11

Players of the Week:
NFC:
ARZ Kurt Warner 42/57, 460 yards, 7TD
WAS London Fletcher 2 tackles, 3INT, TD

AFC:
NE Tom Brady 21/27, 316 yards, 4TD
DEN Mario Haggan 9 tackles, Sack, FF

Transactions:
NONE

Injuries of note:
TEN Mark Jones out 1 week with dislocated elbow

PLAYOFF PICTURE
AFC:
1. z-Steelers 15-0
2. y-Colts 12-3
3. y-Patriots 12-3
4. y-Broncos 9-6
5. x-Ravens 9-6
6. Titans 8-7

NFC:
1. y-Saints 11-4
2. x-Cowboys 10-5
3. y-49ers 10-5
4. Bears 9-6
5. Redskins 9-6
6. Cardinals 8-7

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[tarantism]

I really like that you are updating the around the league stuff at the end of your team updates. I think I am going to try to incorporate that into my franchise blog at the start of the next season. Good idea.