Starting this waaaay early because its the playoffs and I'm excited so kiss my ass.
Quick Take: Cowboys vs. Lions
December, 28, 2014
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
Three things to know about the Dallas Cowboys' matchup against the Detroit Lions next weekend in an NFC wild-card playoff game at AT&T Stadium:
1. Strength on strength: The Cowboys invested first-round picks in Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick and Zack Martin in three of the past four years. All three were named to the Pro Bowl after opening up enough holes for DeMarco Murray to break Emmitt Smith’s record for rushing yards in a season and giving enough time for Tony Romo to throw 34 touchdown passes. The Lions counter with first-rounders Ndamukong Suh and Ezekiel Ansah, who have combined for 16 sacks on a defense that has 42 sacks.
2. Not a friendly reminder: Brandon Carr will not have fond memories of the last time he saw the Lions. Calvin Johnson caught 14 passes for 329 yards in the Lions’ 31-30 win last season at Ford Field. It was the second-most receiving yards in a game in NFL history. Carr might have played his best game of the season Sunday against the Washington Redskins, but he is still looking for his first interception of the season. He knows Matthew Stafford will be looking his way.
3. Familiar face: Prior to becoming the Cowboys’ playcaller, Scott Linehan served as the Lions' offensive coordinator from 2009-13, overseeing the development of Stafford and Johnson. With the Cowboys, Linehan has directed an offense that has scored 30 or more points in 10 games this season, a team record. The Cowboys have scored at least 38 points in each of their last four games. The Lions, however, have given up 30 points in a game just twice this season.
Quick Take: Cowboys vs. Lions
December, 28, 2014
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
Three things to know about the Dallas Cowboys' matchup against the Detroit Lions next weekend in an NFC wild-card playoff game at AT&T Stadium:
1. Strength on strength: The Cowboys invested first-round picks in Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick and Zack Martin in three of the past four years. All three were named to the Pro Bowl after opening up enough holes for DeMarco Murray to break Emmitt Smith’s record for rushing yards in a season and giving enough time for Tony Romo to throw 34 touchdown passes. The Lions counter with first-rounders Ndamukong Suh and Ezekiel Ansah, who have combined for 16 sacks on a defense that has 42 sacks.
2. Not a friendly reminder: Brandon Carr will not have fond memories of the last time he saw the Lions. Calvin Johnson caught 14 passes for 329 yards in the Lions’ 31-30 win last season at Ford Field. It was the second-most receiving yards in a game in NFL history. Carr might have played his best game of the season Sunday against the Washington Redskins, but he is still looking for his first interception of the season. He knows Matthew Stafford will be looking his way.
3. Familiar face: Prior to becoming the Cowboys’ playcaller, Scott Linehan served as the Lions' offensive coordinator from 2009-13, overseeing the development of Stafford and Johnson. With the Cowboys, Linehan has directed an offense that has scored 30 or more points in 10 games this season, a team record. The Cowboys have scored at least 38 points in each of their last four games. The Lions, however, have given up 30 points in a game just twice this season.