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Dallas can't ask for much more than to be in sole possession of first place in the NFC East.

Mon Nov 9, 2009 9:59am EST - Dallas Cowboys receiver Miles Austin scores the game winning touchdown past the Philadelphia Eagles defender Sheldon Brown during the fourth quarter of NFL football game action in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania November 8, 2009.

Jay Ratliff News: Ratliff is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles. [ + ] Impact: Ratliff can help out with the occasional sack , but he has just 18 tackles in seven games to date.

The Green Bay Packers drafted Mason Crosby for his strong leg, which was supposed to serve him well both in the cold and from long range.

If you build it they will come. Jerry Jones obviously heard that when he designed the new Dallas Cowboys football stadium in Arlington, Texas.

He has missed three in eight games this season, including a 48-yarder in the second quarter Sunday.

Roy Williams 7 pass from Tony Romo at 0:35. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 3:21. A pass-interference penalty in which Miles Austin ran into Marcus Trufant, and a touchdown pass to Roy Williams in which he stuck the ball over the end zone with one hand, lost it as he landed.It was reviewed and upheld.

Think for a moment what it is you like about one of your favorite paintings. Maybe it's the color, the lines, the subject.

LOVELY, KY: With Allen Rossum hurt now do you think it's a good idea for Felix Jones to go back to returning kickoffs? He is pretty explosive in that role, but there are obviously some concerns about his durability.

With the clocking ticking down in the first half and defenders giving chase, Tony Romo faced a tough choice: Throw the ball away or wait a few more seconds in the hopes of a receiver coming open.

While fantasy owners often overlook their kicker, simply picking up a warm body, thata TMs a fairly big mistake.

Michael Turner News: Turner was limited in practice Friday for the third consecutive day, but is listed as probable on the injury report, the Falcons' official site reports.

SACRAMENTO, CA: The Cowboys are around the bottom of the league in just about every meaningful defensive category right now - passing yards allowed per game , interceptions , forced fumbles , sacks , and total yards allowed per game .

When it mattered most, the Cowboys' special teams came up with a play, making up for an uneven performance.

Tashard Choice was terrific, rushing for a career-high 92 yards and a TD on eight carries.

On what is sure to be an explosive knee-jerk Monday in Cowboy Nation, let me try to be a point of light.

I've called him Stumbledoofus. I've labeled him Dead Man Coaching. I've questioned his moves, his non-moves, his dumpy demeanor and his illogical explanations for everything in between.

I seemed to remember a 10-6 yawner over Buffalo in 2003. And, of course, there was the 9-7 classic over the Redskins on Monday Night Football in 2001 when both teams entered 0-4. I'm sure there are others, but yesterday's Cowboys 26, Chiefs 20 was pretty damn hideous.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin sprints away from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel on the first of his two touchdowns in Dallas' 26-20 overtime win Sunday.

I'm not trying to be a mean guy when I write this, but it's the truth. The Dallas Cowboys play stupid football.