Cowboys Take Care Of Business

The Dallas Cowboys took care of business Sunday, defeating the Detroit Lions 20-7. The Lions came to Texas Stadium with a record of 4-5 in 3rd place in the NFC North. Lions coach Steve Mariucci was quoted as saying that the 'Boys were the best team the Lions had faced all year. But they sure didn't play like it, committing 17 penalties and several turnovers.

Despite the score, you never got the feeling that the 'Boys dominated the game like you had hoped they would. Still, good teams win the games they are supposed to win, and the Cowboys clearly were the better team this week.

Highlights in the 'Boys win were Julius Jones and Marion Barber who teamed up to provide an excellent running game. The Dallas Defense held the Lions to just one touchdown, and Billy Cundiff, who kicked a team record 56-yard field goal. The game is the middle game of a critical stretch where the 'Boys play 3 games in 11 days. By taking care of business today, the 'Boys stay on track.