Football in some ways does mirror life. It is a journey, not a quick moment that defines the result. Hopefully life is long and results in ups and downs that ultimately can be judged as having been a success. But since it is a long process, if you don't enjoy the journey you are wasting valuable time. That's how I feel about a football season. There will be ups and downs and hopefully the end result will be a success.

This 37-21 victory over the Falcons was not expected by many as Atlanta came to town with a very solid football team that had played somewhat consistently and had good talent. But the Cowboys answered all the questions voiced before the game as to how they had to play in order to win. The defense swarmed Matt Ryan unlike any they've played before, and they contained the running game forcing Atlanta to be one dimensional. DeMarcus Ware had two sacks for the second game in a row and young defensive backs Jenkins and Scandrick came up with interceptions. Tony Romo had another 300 yd game with three TD's and Miles Austin showed again why he is the one receiver who can make a difference in a game. His 171 yds is the second most by a receiver after a 200 yd game in the history of the NFL. The protection for Romo was good including some excellent work by the backs in protection. The kicking game was outstanding as Folk, Beuhler, and Crayton's 73 yd punt return made it a complete victory.

Next week the Seattle Seahawks come to town. This is what makes the journey so interesting. Atlanta came to town perceived to be a really good team and the win is supposed to validate this Cowboy team. Seattle will come to town with few people knowing much about them and the perception being that they are not a good team and the Cowboys should automatically chalk up a win. It just doesn't work that way. Seattle has fought through injuries, but if Matt Hasselback is healthy then they become a challenge to anyone. They don't have a lot of leeway for mistakes because they are not an overpowering team, but when things fall their way they can make life difficult for the opponent. The biggest thing the Cowboys have to deal with is the ups and downs of the journey. Don't get to down when things are shaky and don't get to full of yourself when things are good. The Cowboys are talented enough that if they play a solid game they have the capabilities to beat most anyone. While they are trying to figure all that out, don't dwell on your perceived concerns, the Cowboys will do that, enjoy the journey!

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