The Cowboys had a 6-0 lead after the first quarter but they didn't score again until a late touchdown in the fourth. Tony Romo had a good game passing for 321 yards and a touchdown. Linebacker Bruce Carter had a big game on defense for the Cowboys, getting ten tackles. The defense did their part for Dallas, including sacking Matt Ryan three times, but defense coordinator Rob Ryan will have to eat his words after guaranteeing a Cowboys victory just a few days ago.
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant was key to the victory. He had four field goals during the game, his last two were the difference. He didn't have a typical game though, missing two field goals after missing only one through the first seven games of the year. Michael Turner also had a big game for the Falcons, carrying the ball twenty times for 102 yards and scoring the Falcons only touchdown of the game.
Ryan had a decent day throwing the ball, he passed for 342 yards with no touchdowns or any interceptions. Julio Jones had five catches for 129 yards and Roddy White had seven catches for 118 yards, but it was running back Jacquizz Rodgers that had two of the biggest catches in the game. On the final drive, Rodgers first caught a pass and ran 31 yards to keep the drive alive. Later, he caught another short pass, and fought for the first down to take more time off the clock and help the Falcons keep the ball away from the Cowboys.
The defense didn't have that good of a game, but it was enough to help the Falcons win. Penalty after penalty gave the Cowboys good field position and poor tackling didn't help the cause either. Linebacker Akeem Dent ended up getting the most tackles with six. Defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux had the only sack on Romo.
The Falcons will try and keep their perfect season going next week. It will be a tough task though with Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints in the way. The Saints are only 2-5 on the year, but Brees and his teammates always seem to play their best against their division rival Falcons. The game will be in New Orleans, which will make it that much harder for the Falcons to go 9-0, but if they play strong and battle like they did tonight, it can be done.
Falcons' running back Michael Turner rushed for the Falcons only touchdown in their win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.
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