Dallas Cowboys..................33
Philadelphia Eagles..............10

I could say the game turned out exactly as I thought, but with the wrong team dominating.

Wow.

That was perhaps the finest the Cowboys have played in 10 years. Especially when you consider the quality of the opponent. As they did last week (against Kansas City), the Iggles came out of the gate looking like a deer in headlights. But unlike last week, they faced a stronger defense (whoda thunk it) that stopped any chance of a comeback.

Aside from 2 or 3 plays, the 'Boys played as perfect a game as they could have hoped for. Next week, they host the very hot New York Giants, who are coming off of a bye week. That game may be a better indicator of just how far along this team is.

I was very surprised with Andy Reid. While I've hidden my disdain for the Iggles, I like Reid. But leaving his franchise quarterback in - when he was clearly hurting - with the outcome already well decided, was very short-sighted.

Cowboys Report Card

Passing Offense: A
Bledsoe looked cool and in control the entire game. From my vantage point (on my couches 50-yard-line), I saw him throw only 2 poor passes. Sure doesn't make me miss Quincy Carter). Terry Glenn, Jason Witten and Patrick Crayton made plays all day long.

Rushing Offense: B+
Julius Jones made a couple of nice runs and left after halftime - due a mild injury. Due to the large lead, Parcells opted to play Dallas-native Tyrone Thompson the rest of the way. All he did was lead the club with 75 yards in 2 quarters.

Passing Defense: A
The line harassed and hobbled McNabb all day long and the backs blanketed Owens and the rest of the receivers. Except for one breakdown in coverage - which should have cost them a touchdown had the ball been thrown better - the defense was outstanding.

Rushing Defense: A+
After allowing just 8 yards in the first half, the defense loosened up a bit and gave up 10 yards in the second half. Bradie James - filling in for the injured Dat Nguyen - played outstanding in both run and pass coverage.

Passing Defense: A
They made Terrell Owens a non-factor and for the first time this year, did not let up a play of more than 25 yards. The fact that there were no interceptions says more about McNabb than about the Cowboy's D.

Special Teams: A+
Both Crayton and Thompson lit up the crowd with their speed and agility. Thompson's 40-yard-return on the opening kick set the pace for the entire game. Cortez made every kick he attempted and McBriar didn't have his first punt until the 4th quarter.

Coaching: A
The Cowboys finally opened up their playbook and attacked the vaunted Iggle defense. Parcells stayed aggressive the entire game. The only thing holding back an A+ was the boneheaded call on 4th and goal on the 1-yard-line. Going for it was fine, but calling the same play that failed at two crucial times last week was just dumb.