RB Felix Jones: As previously mentioned, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants to see the second-year running back carrying the football. Does the owner get what the owner wants? Now it’s up to offensive coordinator Jason Garrett to refrain from getting too pass-happy and sticking with the run long enough to establish an attitude up front and soften things up to potentially spring Jones for one of those spectacular long gains.
Remade offensive line: Center Casey Rabach is the only familiar face from a year ago. Left tackle Chris Samuels, who would normally go up against DeMarcus Ware, is on injured reserve, giving way to Levi Jones, who got his first start with Washington last week. Chad Rinehart made his return at right guard from a four-game benching. The line came up big against Denver, overpowering the Broncos’ defensive front to help backup running back Ladell Betts rack up 114 yards and a touchdown, including 93 yards on 17 carries in the final 24 minutes.
1Run, Cowboys, run Wade Phillips and Jerry Jones this week called for a more balanced offensive approach and for Felix Jones to become more involved in the game plan. The second-year running back has had just seven carries for 16 yards over the past two games and no receptions. Easily the most dangerous of the team’s three backs, Jones can only hope offensive coordinator Jason Garrett draws something up to get him and the rest of the drifting running game, once No. 1 in the NFL and now No. 8, back on the move.
Washington will try to emulate Green Bay’s defense.
Matthew Tucker and Joseph Turner each ran for two touchdowns Saturday, and TCU routed Wyoming.
Strong defense and a good bounce or two send the Warriors farther than ever.
The Volunteers score six first-half touchdowns in 49-7 victory.
Cowboys’ offense has a lot to prove against the Redskins and Raiders
Washington will try to emulate Green Bay’s defense.
Five ways TCU can reach the BCS Championship Game
Five easy steps to get TCU to the BCS National Championship Game.
- Arlington Bowie routs El Paso Montwood in football playoff action
- Arlington Martin demystifies Mojo in Class 5A football playoffs
- Aledo catches Stephenville by surprise in overtime
- Denton Ryan’s big-play offense ends FW Arlington Heights’ season
- Mansfield Legacy regroups too late from first-half deficit
Aledo 26, Stephenville 23 (OT)
A 13-yard score on an option play lifted the Bearcats in an area-round showdown at Cowboys Stadium. (Nov. 20, 2009)
Denton Guyer 42, Mansfield Legacy 21
Guyer racked more than 400 yards of total offense to end Legacy's season in an area-round game at Dragon Stadium. (Nov. 20, 2009)
Denton Ryan 38, Arlington Heights 13
Ryan rolled to a 24-0 halftime lead behind a powerful offense in a Class 4A area-round game at Keller ISD Stadium. (Nov. 20, 2009)
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