Monday, October 5, 2009

Detroit (6-4) at Dallas (7-3)

   Det offense  19th   89.6 rush - [15th] / 183.2 pass - [18th]
       defense  9th    75.3 rush - [5th] / 193.4 pass - [15th]
       scoring         18.0 for - [13th] / 15.5 against - [6th]
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  Dall offense  16th   97.6 rush - [13th] / 184.7 pass - [14th]
       defense  18th   102.7 rush - [21st] / 187.5 pass - [11th]
       scoring         24.9 for - [1st] / 16.3 against - [11th]


   key matchups:
       TE Ozzie Newsome (5 rec/63 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Charlie Weaver (2 INTs/0 TDs)
       HB Dexter Bussey (704 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Thomas Henderson (63 Tackles)
       WR Mel Jacobs (61 rec/989 yds/7 TDs) vs. CB Lester Hayes (2 INTs)

   prediction:
       Detroit 17, Dallas 23

11 comments:

  1. The Lions' solid run defense so far has stuffed "The Tyler Rose," who, according to his 1977 card, "is affiliated with a chewing tobacco firm."

    Rushing Car Yds Avg Lg TD
    HB1 Earl Campbell 9 14 1.6 9

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  2. Levi Johnson, Detroit's third-round draft choice of 1973 out of Texas A&I, "led the Lions with 5 interceptions in each of his first two seasons," says his 1975 card. "He started his rookie season as free safety but was switched to corner after first two games. Had 22 interceptions at Texas A&I."

    The former Lion's interception sets up the Cowboys' first score ...


    Detroit's ball on their 34 yard line. Second and 10 to go. 8:02 left in the second quarter. The score is Detroit 10, Dallas 0.




    The pass from Detroit's QB1 #11 Greg Landry is intercepted by Dallas's CB2 #25 Levi Johnson and returned for a gain of just over 16 yards. The pass was intended for HB1 #20 Dexter Bussey. Johnson is tackled by WR2 #85 Charlie Thomas. First down, Dallas! First and 10 to go. That was N2YcrosH (211) against SB1tag4 (217).

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  3. Detroit's ball on their 33 yard line. Third and 10 to go. 1:44 left in the second quarter. The score is Detroit 10, Dallas 7.
    The pass from Detroit's QB1 #11 Greg Landry is caught by TE1 #84 Junior Miller for a gain of almost 44 yards. Miller is tackled by Dallas's S1 #28 Lawrence Johnson. First down, Detroit! First and 10 to go. That was 39YsailZ (1347) against WU5zonb4 (1349).

    "One of pro football's most outstanding newcomers of 1980, Junior was named to the NFL All-Rookie Squad," says his 1981 card. "He holds Cornhusker tight end records for most receptions in a game and season, most career yardage and most touchdowns by tight end during season. Junior possesses 4.6 speed for the 40 yard dash."

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  4. Both defenses played very well in the first half. Both quarterbacks completed under 40% of their passes in the first half.

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  5. The Cowboys' safeties--All-Pro S1 Lawrence Johnson and first-round draft pick S2 Kenny Easley--are having a hard time dealing with Miller's unique combination of speed and strength.

    Detroit's ball on their 44 yard line. Third and just over 11 to go. 13:26 left in the third quarter. The score is Detroit 13, Dallas 7.
    The pass from Detroit's QB1 #11 Greg Landry is caught by TE1 #84 Junior Miller for a gain of just over 22 yards. Miller is tackled by Dallas's S2 #21 Kenny Easley. First down, Detroit! First and 10 to go. That was 39YsailZ (359) against DB2fire3 (363).

    Lawrence Johnson "was MVP on Wisconsin Track Team in 1976 and 1977, winning 7 Big-10 sprint titles," says his 1983 card.

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  6. The unsung hero of Detroit's annually dependable run game might well be FB1 Bo Matthews, the Chargers' first-round draft choice of 1974. He was San Diego's second-leading rusher as a rookie, racking up 328 yards on 3.5 yards per carry. "Bo is devastating blocker with 4.6 speed," says his 1975 card. "He gained 1385 yards rushing and scored 11 touchdowns during Colorado career after which he played in Bluebonnet, Gator & Senior Bowl Games. Bo was All-State in high school."

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  7. Johnson's knockdown and Walker's miss keep the Cowboys in the game ...

    Detroit's ball on Dallas's 3 yard line. Third and goal. 11:58 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Detroit 16, Dallas 7.


    The pass from Detroit's QB1 #11 Greg Landry was knocked down by Dallas's S1 #28 Lawrence Johnson. The pass was intended for WR1 #87 Mel Jacobs. Fourth and goal. That was B3XhtchZ (288) against SB1fire2 (294).

    Detroit's ball on Dallas's 3 yard line. Fourth and goal. 11:39 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Detroit 16, Dallas 7.

    Detroit's K1 #2 Kelby Walker attempts a 20 yard field goal. The kick is wide. That was FGPAT (414) against Dallas's FGPATD (420).

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  8. A surprisingly conservative series of play calls from Ted Marchibroda given Detroit's control of Campbell thus far ...

    Dallas's ball on their 20 yard line. First and 10 to go. 11:35 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Detroit 16, Dallas 7.



    Dallas's QB1 #12 Roger Staubach gives to HB1 #20 Earl Campbell. Campbell runs for a gain of just over 3 yards. Campbell is tackled by Detroit's LB1 #54 Charlie Weaver. Second and less than 7 to go. That was N21lead1 (91) against SO1tebp1 (85).

    Dallas's ball on their 23 yard line. Second and less than 7 to go. 11:00 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Detroit 16, Dallas 7.



    Dallas's QB1 #12 Roger Staubach gives to HB1 #20 Earl Campbell. Campbell runs for a gain of just over 1 yard. Campbell is tackled by Detroit's S2 #21 Charles Braswell. Third and just over 5 to go. That was I25lead1 (217) against SO3bump1 (211).

    Dallas's ball on their 25 yard line. Third and just over 5 to go. 10:20 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Detroit 16, Dallas 7.



    Dallas's QB1 #12 Roger Staubach gives to HB1 #20 Earl Campbell. Campbell runs for a gain of just over 2 yards. Campbell is tackled by Detroit's S2 #21 Charles Braswell. Fourth and just over 3 to go. That was K21draw3 (315) against DB12dpr2 (309).

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  9. CROMWELL, OFTEN CITED AS THE NFL'S BEST ATHLETE, POTENTIALLY SETS DETROIT UP FOR THE CRUSHING BLOW ...

    Dallas's ball on their 27 yard line. Fourth and just over 3 to go. 9:42 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Detroit 16, Dallas 7.



    Dallas's P1 #1 Leroy Clark punts 56 yards to Detroit's CB2 #31 Nolan Cromwell. Cromwell returns the kick for 82 yards. Net punt yardage was -26 yards. Cromwell is tackled by LB2 #53 Calvin Favron. First down, Detroit! First and goal. That was PuntMe (441) against PR-cb2 (435).

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  10. AND ON HIS FIRST TOUCH OF THE GAME, GOOD OL' BO CASHES IN!

    Detroit's ball on Dallas's 1 yard line. Second and goal. 8:42 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Detroit 16, Dallas 7.


    Detroit's QB1 #11 Greg Landry gives to FB1 #23 Bo Matthews. Matthews runs for a gain of almost 1 yard. Touchdown, Detroit! That was G35lead (127) against Dallas's EN4read4 (133).

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  11. A tough day for the Doomsday defensive line, who has recorded but one sack and consistently watched as various Lion runners gashed into the Dallas defensive backfield.

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    Harvey Martin, says his 1981 card, "has been the key to the Cowboys' feared pass rush the past 8 seasons. Swooping in from his right end position, he has led or co-led the Cowboys in quarterback sacks during each of those 8 campaigns. Harvey has recorded a total of 104 quarterback sacks for the Cowboys. A fiery competitor, he has been the club's emotional leader on the field. ... Harvey has worked as a television commentator."

    Says "Too Tall's" 1981 card, "Ed Jones returned to the Cowboys in 1980 after a celebrated one-year hiatus to become a professional boxer. His presence gives the club an overwhelming defensive line as the 'Doomsday Defense' continues to haunt opposing offenses. ... Ed owns two custom tailor shops."

    Randy White, says his 1981 card, "is known as a 'game-maker,' the type of player who can singlehandedly control the outcome of a game. Teams have to double and triple-team Randy on pass rush. He gets so much attention from the opposition that it makes it easier for Cowboys' other linemen. ... Randy can bench-press 475 lbs."

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