Cowboys focusing on Eagles' Westbrook
By RICK HERRIN
Star-Telegram staff writer
IRVING -- The Cowboys' primary focus against Philadelphia will be slowing down red-hot running back Brian Westbrook.
"He's in the driver's seat of that thing," Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart said. "He's the one that makes that thing run."
Westbrook is also the last running back to break the 100-yard mark against Dallas when he busted loose for 122 yards late last season. Westbrook is the second-leading rusher in the NFC with 1,110 yards and seven touchdowns. He also has 74 catches for 642 yards and five touchdowns.
Last week against the New York Giants, he rushed for 116 yards in the Eagles' 16-13 loss. In the meeting earlier this year with the Cowboys, Westbrook utilized his other offensive skill with 14 catches for 90 yards. But most of his damage was done with the Cowboys owning a comfortable lead.
"I was pretty excited about how we played against him," Stewart said. "Fourteen catches, if you look at them, seven of them were after the game was well out of hand."
Westbrook will test a Cowboys run defense that gave up a season-high 152 yards last week in a 28-27 victory against Detroit.
Don't count out Glenn
While all indications point to Cowboys receiver Terry Glenn sitting out Sunday against Philadelphia, he is hinting at a possible appearance.
"Don't rule me out," Glenn said. "Don't rule me out."
Glenn did the same route-running for the second consecutive day Thursday, but coach Wade Phillips said it's unlikely the receiver will play. Glenn did not wear a jersey or helmet like the rest of the team for the second consecutive day.
Glenn, who hasn't played this season, is recovering from two right knee surgeries, the most recent on Sept. 13.
"He feels good about it so that's a good sign," Phillips said.
As far as his first practice, Glenn said, "It went OK. I'm just going forward."
Briefly
Cornerback Terence Newman (sprained toe) returned to limited practice Thursday. Wade Phillips said Newman looked better and might start against Philadelphia.
Wade Phillips was pleased with the progress of cornerback Anthony Henry, who is trying to regain full strength from a high ankle sprain. "I thought Anthony Henry looked better today than he has in a while," Phillips said.
Receiver Patrick Crayton (sprained foot) practiced and said, "I'm good. No limitations."
Staff writer Mac Engel contributed to this report.
Star-Telegram staff writer
IRVING -- The Cowboys' primary focus against Philadelphia will be slowing down red-hot running back Brian Westbrook.
"He's in the driver's seat of that thing," Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart said. "He's the one that makes that thing run."
Westbrook is also the last running back to break the 100-yard mark against Dallas when he busted loose for 122 yards late last season. Westbrook is the second-leading rusher in the NFC with 1,110 yards and seven touchdowns. He also has 74 catches for 642 yards and five touchdowns.
Last week against the New York Giants, he rushed for 116 yards in the Eagles' 16-13 loss. In the meeting earlier this year with the Cowboys, Westbrook utilized his other offensive skill with 14 catches for 90 yards. But most of his damage was done with the Cowboys owning a comfortable lead.
"I was pretty excited about how we played against him," Stewart said. "Fourteen catches, if you look at them, seven of them were after the game was well out of hand."
Westbrook will test a Cowboys run defense that gave up a season-high 152 yards last week in a 28-27 victory against Detroit.
Don't count out Glenn
While all indications point to Cowboys receiver Terry Glenn sitting out Sunday against Philadelphia, he is hinting at a possible appearance.
"Don't rule me out," Glenn said. "Don't rule me out."
Glenn did the same route-running for the second consecutive day Thursday, but coach Wade Phillips said it's unlikely the receiver will play. Glenn did not wear a jersey or helmet like the rest of the team for the second consecutive day.
Glenn, who hasn't played this season, is recovering from two right knee surgeries, the most recent on Sept. 13.
"He feels good about it so that's a good sign," Phillips said.
As far as his first practice, Glenn said, "It went OK. I'm just going forward."
Briefly
Cornerback Terence Newman (sprained toe) returned to limited practice Thursday. Wade Phillips said Newman looked better and might start against Philadelphia.
Wade Phillips was pleased with the progress of cornerback Anthony Henry, who is trying to regain full strength from a high ankle sprain. "I thought Anthony Henry looked better today than he has in a while," Phillips said.
Receiver Patrick Crayton (sprained foot) practiced and said, "I'm good. No limitations."
Staff writer Mac Engel contributed to this report.
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