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With a short week before Thursday's game with the Raiders, there isn't much time to be looking backward on the Cowboys' 7-6 win over Washington last Sunday.

It wasn't pretty but the Cowboys' lone TD drive was enough to beat the Washington Redskins 7-6 in an ugly game in Dallas.

Referee Jeff Triplette had one thing right: Felix Jones' fumble of a Tony Romo fumble wasn't reviewable.

No, Billy Crystal has not become some partner with Jerry Jones. No, he's not being signed to help with the running game.

Cowboys owner-general manager Jerry Jones reaffirmed his confidence in the "special qualities" of Felix Jones, saying he favors giving him more chances.

With a frightfully slow performance against Green Bay in the books for the Dallas Cowboys , Monday marks the beginning of the obligatory search for what and who is to be held responsible.

LEVITTOWN, NY: Do you think the Cowboys got a little too relaxed with their win streak and got caught up in the hype that started to buzz around the team? Jerry Jones mentioned that this team wouldn't fall into that trap.

Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is caught in a sudden flurry of penalties. Witten has been called for three penalties - two for pass interference, one for a false start - in the last two games.

In the first half the Cowboys allowed the Packers to convert on just 2-of-8 third-down tries.

The Cowboys' high-scoring offense was grounded yesterday, and the defense held the Packers for three quarters, but finally broke in the fourth as the Packers won 17-7. Tony Romo racked up a lot of passing yards, but little else , as again and again the Cowboys couldn't convert on third downs , and penalties killed every drive.

Charles Woodson helped Green Bay's defense finally play up to its potential against a big-time opponent, forcing two fumbles and picking off a pass by Tony Romo on the goal line in a 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Four weeks ago, the Dallas Cowboys were at a crossroads with a 2-2 record. There were questions about quarterback Tony Romo regressing and there were calls for coach Wade Phillips to be fired.

Nose tackle Jay Ratliff was upset at halftime. The Dallas Cowboys led 10-6, but Ratliff was upset by the 70 rushing yards the Philadelphia Eagles had.

The Cowboys have improved in every way since their last report card and haven't lost since, either, making this quarter a lot better.

Now that the regular season has hit its midway point, the Cowboys can take a few moments to catch their breath and reflect.

Two catches for 29 yards - the Cowboys will take that all night long. That's what the Eagles' speedy receiver DeSean Jackson finished the night with, a huge difference from the big-time playmaker he has been so far this season.

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

Mike Jenkins began the season fighting to make the starting lineup. Orlando Scandrick drew public ridicule from an opposing receiver after his first start.

Don't take this as a shot at the AARP. It's a wonderful organization with valuable benefits and discounts.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Three weeks ago, things didn't look so good for the Dallas Cowboys.