The Cowboys were in line for another win, and it just didn’t happen.  Though in former games it was questionable throws and passing calls that got the Cowboys into trouble, this time they got burned by going conservative.  Leading by three, the Cowboys dialed it down and kept the ball on the ground, giving the Patriots a chance with the ball for only a couple minutes left in the fourth.  Even though the Cowboys had stifled the Tom Brady and the Pats for much of the day, Brady led the Patriots down the field and threw a clutch game-winning touchdown to Aaron Hernandez with just 22 seconds left on the clock.

But even though the Patriots were able to come out with the win, there was still lot to be optimistic about for the Cowboys.  Going on the road to beat the Patriots is one of the most difficult things to do in the NFL, and they were in position to do exactly that late in the fourth quarter.  Though they’ll take their fair share of criticism, a softer schedule should bring about quite a few wins heading towards the midway point of the season.  Even if the loss was a tough one to swallow, the Cowboys aren’t going anywhere this season.

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