Week 7 Analysis: 6-1

Well, that was odd.


Quite an unusual game was played by both teams. Dallas did some things that they normally don't do, and Minnesota didn't do some things they normally do. I guess it all works out. Here's how they did:

Offense:
For the first time this year, MB3 got considerably more carries than JJ. MB3 had 19 rushes for 96 yds and Double J only carried it 9 times for 28 dinky yards. It'll be interesting to see if that is a permanent change or only a trial. Hopefully we'll start seeing more yards produced on the ground, nonetheless. Our run game has complimented Romo very well this season, but now it seems like Wade wants more than just a compliment. It's fun, so let's see where it goes.


Romo had a good day with 277 yards and 1 TD (no picks). The player led the team in yards (7 for 103) but Jason Witten led the team in receptions (10 for 86). Romo really spread the ball very well, used a lot of different weapons, and would have scored a ton more points had it not been for all of those stupid fumbles. In the second half, it really seemed like this team couldn't be stopped on offense. Again, it's just the Vikes D though, so who knows what it really looks like.

Defense:
When you look at the Viking's plan of attack yesterday, it kind of makes you laugh. Adrian Peterson had a good game in the first half, but then game back out in the second half and was hardly used. He's the best offensive weapon on that team, he did good in the first half, why not use him? Odd, but oh well.

We held the Vikes to 196 total yards, Tarvaris Jackson was awful for the Vikings but I don't think you need the Dallas D to tell you that. They really need a QB.

No INTs but we did force a fumble. Overall, strong performance by the D.

Bye Week next week, so there will be no weekly report on the Cowboys. Hopefully by then, I'll have some exciting personal news to report on that only my close family (and a few others) know about. Until then, Peace!