Can the Dallas Cowboys upset the Atlanta Falcons and get an early lead in the first half?

Nothing much happening for the Falcons on their first possession and they go 3 and out and then punt the ball to Dallas. The Cowboys are in a must win position in the season.

Even though they manage to get a good run back and get deep into Falcon territory, a bit of pressure on Tony Romo quarterback for Dallas and he is unable to convert the third down and Dallas takes the field goal and the early lead in the game. Score 3 to 0.

A great catch by Julio Jones and the Falcons make a big play and gets to mid field. Then they turn a short pass into another first down and they are in Dallas territory in a few plays. The Cowboy defense makes a good play and stops them from converting the 3rd down. Well within striking distance of field goal and the kick is missed.

If Dallas can now have a good drive and get into the end zone on the next possession they can
extend their early lead and have quite a bit of momentum going into the 2nd quarter. Then after a face mask penalty they get set back. Then a huge pass play by Tony Romo to Dunbar and they are deep in Falcon territory again. Once again unable to convert they take the field goal and their lead is extended to 6 to 0.

It’s starting to look more and more like Atlanta will no longer be the undefeated team after tonights game. The Dallas defense is showing Atlanta why they are currently rated one of the best defenses in the league. They have managed to quite often hold Atlanta to short yardage. Once again they force them to take the field goal on this drive and the score now stands at Atlanta 3 to Dallas 6.

Dallas now has another chance to get into the end zoneand we are 1 minute into the second quarter. Dallas really must convert on this drive and they will have a more solid handle on the half.

And a holding call on Atlanta defense gets an interception called back so Dallas keeps the ball and Atlanta loses the chance on a big play that could have stopped this drive. The next play is also almost intercepted in the end zone. The third down play is broken up and the 54 yard field goal is missed so Atlanta gets the ball back with good field position.

A big sack on Matt Ryan and the ball is forced loose but luckily Atlanta recovered the ball. Again the Falcons can not convert on the drive and they punt the ball back to Dallas.

Even though Romo had to start with the ball on about the 2 yard line a few plays later and they get the first down. And with a combination of short passes and runs in the mixture they have a few first downs and are at mid field.

Another missed opportunity for Dallas and they have to punt the ball. Then under pressure of the clock with only a minute to go in the half and Atlanta gets the first down and Atlanta is getting close to mid field with another first down.

They actually get another first down on the 48 and get a pass to the 28 yard line and use their last time out and have 3 seconds left on the clock, just enough to make a field goal. Atlanta makes the field goal and we have tied score at the half.