Dallas Cowboys..................33
New York Giants.................10

I know it's a few days late, but with this being "holiday" time, that's just the way it is.

The Cowboys showed that the Redskins game, as well as the Eagles game, was no fluke. Take away the turnovers and this game would not have been close. Even if the Giants hadn't equaled the 'Boys futility at holding on to the football, the Cowboys demonstrated how good this team has become. The Giants - as well as the Eagles before them - both had their offenses shut down by the Cowboys defense. The Cowboys offense was really only stopped by their own turnovers.

Cowboys Report Card

Passing Offense: A-
While not as spectacular as last week, Bledsoe clearly is in control of the team. He is cool in the pocket and shows the leadership that had been missing from this position in recent years. Buffalo must be kicking themselves right now.

Rushing Offense: C
The current school of thought states that the running game was not effective due to Julius Jones injury. However, they weren't running very well with him in the lineup either. Flozell Adams injury will hamper them even more. As long as they emphasize pass-protection over run-blocking (for good reason), this unit will continue to struggle. On the other hand, Anthony Thomas and Marion Barber made the runs that allowed the team to control the ball for almost 40 minutes.

Passing Defense: B+
I realize that this is a 60 minute game, but take away the last two plays and note that they held the NFL's hottest passer to just 150 yards. The kept Manning from getting into rhythm all day and pressured him well throughout. Demetrius Ware has had a sack in 4 straight games.

Rushing Defense: B+
Tiki Barber was not a factor in the game. That alone is cause for celebration. The Cowboy line kept the running plays between the tackles and the linebackers (Fujita, Singleton, Shanle and James) allowed less than 100 yards for the second week in a row.

Special Teams: D+
Cortez' two missed field goals were costly and if not for the strength of Matt McBriar's leg, the punt that was partially blocked would have been much worse. The highpoint, however, was the 3 kicks Cortez made - including the game winner in overtime.

Coaching: A-
Well designed game plan and outstanding defensive preparation should have led to another blowout win. The turnovers were bad, but the team was well prepared to handle it.