Aug 22nd 2008 10:32AM by Stephanie Stradley (author feed)
Filed under: Cowboys, Texans, AFC South, NFC East
Tonight, the Cowboys and Texans will battle for the all-mighty and magical Governor’s Cup. It’s the big silver trophy awarded to the Texas team that wins their yearly matchup. I’m pictured with it and a large gentlemen who works for the Texans.
Though tonight’s game is just a preseason game, the third pretend game is one that knowledgeable fans watch closely because the starters are left in the game longer.
: (From my semi-reasonable Cowboy fan friend, Michael Whitehead, founder of sofantasyfootball.com, a terrific site to find thoughtful fantasy football information).
The biggest problem Dallas has had in recent history is the secondary. What has looked like sure wins has turned into disappointing losses in the second half of too many games. Pay particularly close attention to Adam “Pacman” Jones, as he will get the start, and will have a true test against Andre Johnson. Rookie Mike Jenkins, who started the previous two games will be used in nickel situations, an area that Dallas has truly struggled in for the past two seasons.Continue Reading
