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 (24-of-39, 251 yards, one TD, one interception, and two fumbles), as again and again the Cowboys couldn't convert on third downs (3-for-12), and penalties (10 for 67 yards) killed every drive.
Romo was also under constant pressure, as he was sacked five times, especially after offensive lineman Marc Colombo broke his left fibula. Colombo could be out for the season.
The Cowboys' running game was nonexistent, as they ran just 14 times as a team, even though they were down just three points going into the fourth quarter. Marion Barber had five carries for 26 yards, T ...
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Cowboys-Packers: Roy Williams Fumble, Dropped Pass Kill Offense in 17-7 Loss
Posted: 16th November 2009 by Derek Major in NFLComments Off on Cowboys-Packers: Roy Williams Fumble, Dropped Pass Kill Offense in 17-7 Loss