Monster Mash

The elements are eerie and the task tall for the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday at the Meadowlands. The spookiest scenario for America’s Team is Brad Johnson taking snaps. The Cowboys offense is going to have to wear their best masks in facing a monstrous Giants defense.
Dallas’ defense is doomed to deliver doubts when Eli Manning’s menacing offense waltzes their wicked weapons. The Cowboys are too beat up in the secondary and at running back, too inefficient on the offensive line and too inept at quarterback to defeat New York on the road. A Meadowlands mashing may be what the witch is brewing, and I do think the Giants’ defense will cast a spell on Dallas all game.
The Cowboys will play Sunday once again without their star quarterback, Tony Romo. Head Coach, Wade Phillips, is choosing backup Brad Johnson to take Romo’s place. He might be better off with Brooks Bollinger seeing how ancient Johnson looks out there. Also missing in action will be the flippant and frisky Felix Jones in the backfield. Marion Barber will have to carry the entire load against one of the NFC’s best defensive units. I cannot see him having much luck running the ball, even with the firm protection provided him. Cornerbacks Terence Newman and Anthony Henry, and safety Patrick Watkins all will not see time this week due to injury. Linebacker Anthony Spencer is also on the shelf, leaving a haunted front to defend against Eli Manning. Dallas has a very inexperienced secondary unit and I believe Plaxico Burress will find it a treat in tricking them. The one thing going for the young corners on Dallas is their speed. They showed they could hang with the Tampa Bay receivers last week and maybe they will simply go out there and play hard. Cowboys Tight End, Jason Whitten, has a cracked rib and can barely breathe. However, the Dallas Pro-Bowler insists he will suit up this week. Even with Whitten, the Cowboys are undermanned on offense. T.O. is always a threat to score touchdowns and make big plays. But, Brad Johnson has trouble throwing long passes and Owens does not run short routes successfully. The Giants’ pass rush is too dynamic to allow Johnson time to throw.
Justin Tuck has been the centerpiece of the New York defense. Tuck has emerged as a superstar and risen to a higher level quicker than I expected. The return of leader Antonio Pierce to the field only makes the Giants more beastly. Last week the entire line was effective enough to pressure the Steelers with the sack and force turnovers. Big Ben is a more mobile quarterback than Brad Johnson. The game was close. This one, the first heated rivalry between the two, will not be.

Parting points: Since when are there chocolate Skittles? I had no idea.