Beating Colts could be Cowboys' catalyst
By RICK HERRIN
STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER
IRVING - Coach Bill Parcells has a sense of what Sunday's game against Indianapolis might do for his team.
If the Cowboys can upset the undefeated Indianapolis Colts (9-0), it could have a huge impact on the rest of the season.
It could build momentum and change the attitude of his team.
To have a solid shot at a playoff berth, the Cowboys probably need to finish 10-6, which would mean going 5-2 in the remaining seven games.
"We're playing good teams by and large most of the way, and I think this win would do us a lot of good confidence-wise," Parcells said.
A victory could also give the Cowboys back-to-back victories for just the second time this season since knocking off Washington and Tennessee. The Cowboys are also seeking some home-cooked confidence.
They are 2-1 at home this season and haven't been home since a demoralizing 36-22 setback on Oct. 23 to the New York Giants. Dallas also has the luxury of playing five of the final seven games at Texas Stadium.
"You need to start adding them up right now," Parcells said. "This is the time of year you've got to start doing something."
Glenn ready to go
Cowboys veteran wide receiver Terry Glenn expects to return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Colts.
Glenn practiced for the second consecutive day after missing last week's game because of cartilage irritation under the right kneecap.
Glenn said the rest last week helped the recovery and said the pain he had when running and cutting is gone. He is listed on the injury report as probable.
Saving Julius
Bill Parcells is hoping he can get through the next two games with a healthy and fresh Julius Jones.
Against Arizona, Jones had 15 carries for 45 yards while backup Marion Barber had a season-high 14 carries for 65 yards.
"I was talking to him [Jones on Thursday], and I was just saying if we can get through Thursday, a week from today, we got a chance to refuel a little bit and get ready for the stretch run," Parcells said.
Briefly
Receivers Terrell Owens and Patrick Crayton will help collect canned goods for the North Texas Food Bank from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Sam's Clubs in Dallas. Owens will be at 8282 Park Lane. Crayton will be at 5555 S. Buckner Blvd.
Left tackle Flozell Adams will go head-to-head with Colts Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney on Sunday. "I have spoken with him, and I've kind of got the needle out a little," Bill Parcells said.
The Cowboys claimed nose tackle Montavious Stanley, the team's former sixth-round pick, off waivers from Jacksonville.
Safety Roy Williams and punter Mat McBriar lead the early NFC balloting at their positions for the 2007 Pro Bowl.
STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER
IRVING - Coach Bill Parcells has a sense of what Sunday's game against Indianapolis might do for his team.
If the Cowboys can upset the undefeated Indianapolis Colts (9-0), it could have a huge impact on the rest of the season.
It could build momentum and change the attitude of his team.
To have a solid shot at a playoff berth, the Cowboys probably need to finish 10-6, which would mean going 5-2 in the remaining seven games.
"We're playing good teams by and large most of the way, and I think this win would do us a lot of good confidence-wise," Parcells said.
A victory could also give the Cowboys back-to-back victories for just the second time this season since knocking off Washington and Tennessee. The Cowboys are also seeking some home-cooked confidence.
They are 2-1 at home this season and haven't been home since a demoralizing 36-22 setback on Oct. 23 to the New York Giants. Dallas also has the luxury of playing five of the final seven games at Texas Stadium.
"You need to start adding them up right now," Parcells said. "This is the time of year you've got to start doing something."
Glenn ready to go
Cowboys veteran wide receiver Terry Glenn expects to return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Colts.
Glenn practiced for the second consecutive day after missing last week's game because of cartilage irritation under the right kneecap.
Glenn said the rest last week helped the recovery and said the pain he had when running and cutting is gone. He is listed on the injury report as probable.
Saving Julius
Bill Parcells is hoping he can get through the next two games with a healthy and fresh Julius Jones.
Against Arizona, Jones had 15 carries for 45 yards while backup Marion Barber had a season-high 14 carries for 65 yards.
"I was talking to him [Jones on Thursday], and I was just saying if we can get through Thursday, a week from today, we got a chance to refuel a little bit and get ready for the stretch run," Parcells said.
Briefly
Receivers Terrell Owens and Patrick Crayton will help collect canned goods for the North Texas Food Bank from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Sam's Clubs in Dallas. Owens will be at 8282 Park Lane. Crayton will be at 5555 S. Buckner Blvd.
Left tackle Flozell Adams will go head-to-head with Colts Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney on Sunday. "I have spoken with him, and I've kind of got the needle out a little," Bill Parcells said.
The Cowboys claimed nose tackle Montavious Stanley, the team's former sixth-round pick, off waivers from Jacksonville.
Safety Roy Williams and punter Mat McBriar lead the early NFC balloting at their positions for the 2007 Pro Bowl.
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