Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals

BetUs had this as the game of the week and it was a thriller.  The only game (so far) that went into overtime.  Most experts were expecting rapid exchanges with scores but it didn’t start that way at all.  The two teams did exchange scores but Arizona was able to get up by two near the end of the game making it seem pointless to keep watching.

But Dallas doesn’t disappoint nor do they quit.  With under 3 minutes, Dallas scores a TD bringing the team within a field goal and a score of 21 - 24.  It almost looked done but Dallas was able to stop Arizona getting the ball back with a minute to go but with no timeouts.

Romo connected with Whitten with seconds to go on the Arizona 39 yard line and ran up to spike the ball with seconds to go leaving a 56 yard attempt for OT.  However, there was a player in the backfield when Romo spiked the ball giving a 5 yard penalty to bring the field goal right inside of Folk’s range to push the game in overtime.

This situation was ideal for those of us that have Romo/Ownes/Austin/Barber etc that were just on the edge of winning their game.  The kick was off… and blocked.  But not so fast, Arizona called a timeout prior to the snap giving Folk another shot.  The second attempt was right through the middle and Dallas won the toss for the ball in overtime.

Fantasy hopes still alive to keep the points coming in for those in tight games.  The drive started rough for Dallas and would end rougher. Arizona held the Cowboys to a 3 and out and forced them to punt.  No big deal, they would continue to play defense and get the ball back.  Except for the fact that Arizona blocks the punt and returns it the few yards for a TD ending the battle.  Arizona wins 30 - 24.

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