The Cowboys finish the regular season with several milestones in reach
By RICK HERRIN
Star-Telegram staff writer
The history makers
There's way too much to lose for Cowboys to play to win
Passing history
Tony Romo is set to finish off the best statistical season by a Cowboys quarterback, even though it doesn't seem to matter much to him. He needs seven completions to break Danny White's team record of 334. Romo already holds the passing yards and touchdown marks.
The year of the tight end
Pro Bowler Jason Witten could make a great season the greatest as he is within reach of NFL history for a tight end. He needs nine catches to reach 103, which would break the mark of 102 set by Kansas City's Tony Gonzalez (the only 100-catch season by a tight end).
Barber shop
Marion Barber needs 19 yards to reach 1,000 yards, which would mark the first time in franchise history different backs hit the mark in consecutive years (Julius Jones in 2006). Barber's 5.0 yards per carry is the most by a leading Cowboys rusher since Emmitt Smith's 5.3 in 1993.
Oh, Henry
Cornerback Anthony Henry, who was slowed most of the season by a high ankle sprain, needs one interception to move into Everson Walls territory. Henry (six interceptions) is one interception shy of moving into a tie for fifth all time and the most by a Cowboys player since Walls' nine in 1985. Walls set the club record, 11, in 1981.
Doomsday DeMarcus
Linebacker DeMarcus Ware (13 sacks) is making a case for the Defensive Player of the Year and needs 1.5 sacks for team history. He could become the Cowboys' season sacks leader since it became an official stat in 1982. Jim Jeffcoat had 14 in 1986. (Greg Ellis has 12.5 this year.)
Best win total
The Cowboys have a chance of doing what no other team in the franchise's storied 47-year history could do. Dallas has never won 14 games and has won 13 only one other time. Wade Phillips will be judged by postseason success, but 14 wins puts him on a pedestal.
Road warriors
How about road-field advantage? Only one other team in club history (1968) has gone undefeated on the road. The Cowboys (7-0) could make it two and produce the first 8-0 mark away from home in club history.
Yard markers
Dallas has the No. 2 offense in the league and is about to become the most prolific offense in team history. The Cowboys need 265 yards for the most total yards in a season, eclipsing the 1979 season mark of 5,968.
Point break
It will take a big day, especially from the backups, but the Cowboys are 31 points from their most for a single season. They have slowed down in recent weeks, and six points against Philadelphia might have squashed the possibility of breaking the mark of 479 from 1983.
Touchdown, Cowboys
With seven touchdowns, the Cowboys could become the best team in franchise history at reaching the end zone. The Cowboys have 54 touchdowns, including four on returns, which is the most since 1983. The 1980 team scored 60 touchdowns.
Star-Telegram staff writer
The history makers
There's way too much to lose for Cowboys to play to win
Passing history
Tony Romo is set to finish off the best statistical season by a Cowboys quarterback, even though it doesn't seem to matter much to him. He needs seven completions to break Danny White's team record of 334. Romo already holds the passing yards and touchdown marks.
The year of the tight end
Pro Bowler Jason Witten could make a great season the greatest as he is within reach of NFL history for a tight end. He needs nine catches to reach 103, which would break the mark of 102 set by Kansas City's Tony Gonzalez (the only 100-catch season by a tight end).
Barber shop
Marion Barber needs 19 yards to reach 1,000 yards, which would mark the first time in franchise history different backs hit the mark in consecutive years (Julius Jones in 2006). Barber's 5.0 yards per carry is the most by a leading Cowboys rusher since Emmitt Smith's 5.3 in 1993.
Oh, Henry
Cornerback Anthony Henry, who was slowed most of the season by a high ankle sprain, needs one interception to move into Everson Walls territory. Henry (six interceptions) is one interception shy of moving into a tie for fifth all time and the most by a Cowboys player since Walls' nine in 1985. Walls set the club record, 11, in 1981.
Doomsday DeMarcus
Linebacker DeMarcus Ware (13 sacks) is making a case for the Defensive Player of the Year and needs 1.5 sacks for team history. He could become the Cowboys' season sacks leader since it became an official stat in 1982. Jim Jeffcoat had 14 in 1986. (Greg Ellis has 12.5 this year.)
Best win total
The Cowboys have a chance of doing what no other team in the franchise's storied 47-year history could do. Dallas has never won 14 games and has won 13 only one other time. Wade Phillips will be judged by postseason success, but 14 wins puts him on a pedestal.
Road warriors
How about road-field advantage? Only one other team in club history (1968) has gone undefeated on the road. The Cowboys (7-0) could make it two and produce the first 8-0 mark away from home in club history.
Yard markers
Dallas has the No. 2 offense in the league and is about to become the most prolific offense in team history. The Cowboys need 265 yards for the most total yards in a season, eclipsing the 1979 season mark of 5,968.
Point break
It will take a big day, especially from the backups, but the Cowboys are 31 points from their most for a single season. They have slowed down in recent weeks, and six points against Philadelphia might have squashed the possibility of breaking the mark of 479 from 1983.
Touchdown, Cowboys
With seven touchdowns, the Cowboys could become the best team in franchise history at reaching the end zone. The Cowboys have 54 touchdowns, including four on returns, which is the most since 1983. The 1980 team scored 60 touchdowns.
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