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By CARLOS MENDEZ ARLINGTON - The Dallas Cowboys gave up points on the opponent's opening drive, as they did a week ago.

Mike Jenkins began the season fighting to make the starting lineup. Orlando Scandrick drew public ridicule from an opposing receiver after his first start.

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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Three weeks ago, things didn't look so good for the Dallas Cowboys.

ARLINGTON, Texas a ' There were a lot of firsts at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday. For the first time, the roof was closed, but the doors were open; Tony Romo has his first-career, three-game stretch with no interceptions; cornerback Orlando Scandrick had his first career fumble recovery; linebacker Bobby Carpenter made his first sack in 38 games; Sam ...

When the Dallas Cowboys want blitz pressure from up the middle, they usually call on inside linebackers Bradie James and Keith Brooking.

GAME SET WHAT: Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks WHEN: Sunday, Noon WHERE: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas TELEVISION: FOX BIG ISSUE : Last week's win over the Falcons was a huge game for the Cowboys , and in comparison, the 2-4 Seahawks don't seem to present much of a challenge.

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Put a little pressure on a quarterback and a defense can force an incompletion, a sack or an interception.

By JEFF CAPLAN IRVING - Mike Jenkins wins some and loses some.'Even when I make a mistake I smile,' the Dallas Cowboys' second-year cornerback said.

As a giddy Tony Romo walked up the ramp into the locker room Sunday evening, he looked at a few members of the media and let out one of his trademark wisecracks.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Patrick Crayton lost two jobs in two weeks. Benched as punt returner.

CARLOS MENDEZ It was the fourth quarter before the Dallas Cowboys gave up a big play against the pass.

The Falcons controlled the ball for more than 11 minutes in the first quarter, due mostly to their first drive of the game.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones turned down a trade offer for one of his young players before Tuesday's trade deadline.

I'll just go with Zorn since he's become the face of the Redskins' struggles. With left tackle Chris Samuels now injured, the Skins don't really have anything up front.

Needing help at safety, the Cowboys went out and signed a cornerback. But that's what having versatile players can do.

Brandon Marshall pushes through Dallas safety Ken Hamlin en route to a touchdown that sealed last week's Denver victory.

By JEFF CAPLAN  IRVING - Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips follows a philosophy of no-tackle practices to avoid injuries.Defensive players concentrate on technique and reading angles to get in position to make the tackle without wrapping up their teammates.'No, it's not easy,' cornerback Orlando Scandrick said of going from non-tackling ...

Three games into the cornerback-by-commitee approach, a named, permanent starter may be coming in the next few days.

The Cowboys go on the road to Denver to face the 3-0 Broncos in a Sunday afternoon battle.