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GOTTA HAVE A GOOD SHORT GAME: The Cowboys' offense is predicated on spreading the ball around to wide receivers, tight ends and running backs.

Jay Ratliff could be key to the success of the Cowboys' pass rush on Sunday. Eli Manning has to do a better job managing this offense on Sunday.

The last time the Dallas Cowboys were in first place was following Week 3 of the 2008 season.

CARLOS MENDEZ The Dallas Cowboys gave up points on the opponent's opening drive, as they did a week ago.

It was the fourth quarter before the Dallas Cowboys gave up a big play against the pass.

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Put a little pressure on a quarterback and a defence can force an incompletion, a sack or an interception.

In a weird way the Cowboys are coming off their best week of the season. There weren't any complaints about the playcalling or Tony Romo's decision making.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Patrick Crayton lost two jobs in two weeks. Benched as punt returner.

Miles Austin was sensational. Again. And Tony Romo was superb. But please don't get seduced by the sexy display of offensive football we witnessed Sunday afternoon at Cowboys Stadium.

At the trade deadline last season, Jerry Jones made a deal that would send a first, third and sixth round 2009 draft pick to Detroit in exchange for Roy Williams , in what has since become one of the most scrutinized trades of the past decade.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones turned down a trade offer for one of his young players before Tuesday's trade deadline.

The Dallas Cowboys have moved the ball. They rank second in yards, gaining an average of 420.4 per game.

Today is the trade deadline, and the Cowboys won't be involved in the process. Part of the reason is the Cowboys like their team, but to upgrade, find a pass rusher, especially at outside linebacker, could have been a possibility.

Keith Brooking joined the Dallas Cowboys this season after 11 years with the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas' opponent on Sunday.

The big debate around Dallas last week: Let Romo be Romo, or not? The big debate this week? Should Romo even be starting? I'm serious.

A dozen years in the NFL and no Super Bowl trophy. Keith Brooking is out to change that fate.

Who are the Cowboys after five games? Are they a passing team? Tony Romo established career highs with 353 yards in the season opener at Tampa Bay and 351 Sunday at Kansas City.

QB Tony Romo No player in the NFL is under more scrutiny - from his surprisingly low passer rating to his inexplicable inaccuracy to his questionable judgment to his controversial concentration level at the end of the Denver loss.

By JEFF CAPLANand CLARENCE E. HILL JR. IRVING - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton started the week voicing his frustration with the offense.