On the record: 9-7
A liberal dose
September 06, 2007
Bill Parcells might be gone, but the Cowboys are still America's Team and television's favorite show. A franchise-record seven nationally televised games highlight the Cowboys' 2007 schedule and coach Wade Phillips' first season with the team. The Cowboys entered training camp with hopes of a possible Super Bowl run. But the uncertain status of injured linebacker Greg Ellis and injured cornerback Terence Newman might make it a dream deferred. Here's a closer look at the schedule and a probable 9-7 finish. The question is, will it be good enough to make the playoffs?
September: 2-2
NY Giants Sept. 9
7:15 p.m., KXAS/5
W The Cowboys start with a division game against a big rival in prime time. 1-0
at Miami Sept. 16
3:05 p.m. KDFW/4
L Would have preferred Miami in December, but nobody's complaining about going to South Beach any time. 1-1
at Chicago Sept. 23
7:15 p.m. KXAS/5
L An early test against the defending NFC champs. It's never easy to get a win in Chicago. 1-2
St. Louis Sept. 30
Noon KDFW/4
W Pro Bowl running back Steven Jackson shows the Cowboys what they passed on. But it won't be enough. 2-2
October: 2-1
at Buffalo Oct. 8
7:30 p.m. ESPN
W A trip to Buffalo is no fun, but the weather should be good for a Monday night game and a victory. 3-2
New England Oct. 14
3:15 p.m. KTVT/11
L The Cowboys had no chance when it was Bill vs. Bill. Tom vs. Tony also is no contest. 3-3
Minnesota Oct. 21
Noon KDFW/4
W The Vikings don't have a quarterback. This will be a good rebound game after a loss. 4-3
Bye week Oct. 28
November: 3-2
at Philadelphia Nov. 4
7:15 p.m. KXAS/5
L Terrell Owens returns to Philly, Part 2. He hopes for a better showing and result. 4-4
at NY Giants Nov. 11
3:15 p.m. KDFW/4
L Consecutive division road games could decide the season before Thanksgiving. 4-5
Washington Nov. 18
Noon KDFW/4
W A return home for a showdown against the archrival. 5-5
NY Jets Nov. 22
3:15 p.m. KTVT/11
W The Jets will play their first Thanksgiving Day game at Texas Stadium. 6-5
Green Bay Nov. 29
7:15 p.m. NFL Network
W A prime-time Thursday game that might be Brett Favre's last visit to Texas Stadium. 7-5
December: 2-2
at Detroit Dec. 9
Noon KDFW/4
L The Cowboys look to make amends after a 39-31 loss to the hapless Lions in 2006. But the Lions and Roy Williams roar anyway. 7-6
Philadelphia Dec. 16
3:15 p.m. KDFW/4
W The Cowboys finish with three of their final four on the road. This is a must-win game. 8-6
at Carolina Dec. 22
7:15 p.m. NFL Network
L The Panthers are a team in transition, but they can be tough at home. 8-7
at Washington Dec. 30
Noon KDFW/4
W The Redskins might not be playoff-bound, but they'd love to spoil the Cowboys' postseason plans. 9-7
September 06, 2007
Bill Parcells might be gone, but the Cowboys are still America's Team and television's favorite show. A franchise-record seven nationally televised games highlight the Cowboys' 2007 schedule and coach Wade Phillips' first season with the team. The Cowboys entered training camp with hopes of a possible Super Bowl run. But the uncertain status of injured linebacker Greg Ellis and injured cornerback Terence Newman might make it a dream deferred. Here's a closer look at the schedule and a probable 9-7 finish. The question is, will it be good enough to make the playoffs?
September: 2-2
NY Giants Sept. 9
7:15 p.m., KXAS/5
W The Cowboys start with a division game against a big rival in prime time. 1-0
at Miami Sept. 16
3:05 p.m. KDFW/4
L Would have preferred Miami in December, but nobody's complaining about going to South Beach any time. 1-1
at Chicago Sept. 23
7:15 p.m. KXAS/5
L An early test against the defending NFC champs. It's never easy to get a win in Chicago. 1-2
St. Louis Sept. 30
Noon KDFW/4
W Pro Bowl running back Steven Jackson shows the Cowboys what they passed on. But it won't be enough. 2-2
October: 2-1
at Buffalo Oct. 8
7:30 p.m. ESPN
W A trip to Buffalo is no fun, but the weather should be good for a Monday night game and a victory. 3-2
New England Oct. 14
3:15 p.m. KTVT/11
L The Cowboys had no chance when it was Bill vs. Bill. Tom vs. Tony also is no contest. 3-3
Minnesota Oct. 21
Noon KDFW/4
W The Vikings don't have a quarterback. This will be a good rebound game after a loss. 4-3
Bye week Oct. 28
November: 3-2
at Philadelphia Nov. 4
7:15 p.m. KXAS/5
L Terrell Owens returns to Philly, Part 2. He hopes for a better showing and result. 4-4
at NY Giants Nov. 11
3:15 p.m. KDFW/4
L Consecutive division road games could decide the season before Thanksgiving. 4-5
Washington Nov. 18
Noon KDFW/4
W A return home for a showdown against the archrival. 5-5
NY Jets Nov. 22
3:15 p.m. KTVT/11
W The Jets will play their first Thanksgiving Day game at Texas Stadium. 6-5
Green Bay Nov. 29
7:15 p.m. NFL Network
W A prime-time Thursday game that might be Brett Favre's last visit to Texas Stadium. 7-5
December: 2-2
at Detroit Dec. 9
Noon KDFW/4
L The Cowboys look to make amends after a 39-31 loss to the hapless Lions in 2006. But the Lions and Roy Williams roar anyway. 7-6
Philadelphia Dec. 16
3:15 p.m. KDFW/4
W The Cowboys finish with three of their final four on the road. This is a must-win game. 8-6
at Carolina Dec. 22
7:15 p.m. NFL Network
L The Panthers are a team in transition, but they can be tough at home. 8-7
at Washington Dec. 30
Noon KDFW/4
W The Redskins might not be playoff-bound, but they'd love to spoil the Cowboys' postseason plans. 9-7
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