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NFL Power Rankings Week 9

By Jaclynkelli Kronemberg

Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) dives in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) dives in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Dallas Cowboys – 6-1 

The Cowboys took a commanding lead in the NFC East Sunday Night. With their come-from-behind victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, they are now two games ahead. The rookie quarterback struggled early against the Eagles.

But he put together a game winning drive in overtime to claim a 29-23 victory. Dak Prescott went 19-of-39 for 287 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Prescott also fumbled but recovered it. His favorite target was Dez Bryant.

Bryant is back from missing the last three games due to a hairline fracture. He was a key in this game, grabbing four receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown tied the game to send it into overtime.

At the half the Cowboys were trailing 13-10. Prescott threw an interception in the end zone at the end of the first half. That interception cost the Cowboys points. In the third quarter, the Eagles took a 10 point lead.

That 10 point lead proved to be daunting for the Cowboys. It wasn’t until the end of the fourth quarter that the Cowboys found a rhythm. Ezekiel Elliott played a huge roll in the game winning drive in overtime.

Elliott rushed for 18 yards and had a 10-yard reception bringing them to the five yard line. Setting up Jason Witten’s game winning touchdown. Elliott finished with 22 carries for 92 yards and 52 receiving yards. This ended his streak of 130 plus yards per game at four. Up next for the Cowboys is the Cleveland Browns.

This could be a trap game for the Cowboys with Pittsburgh coming up the following week. Also a controversy is brewing, will Tony Romo come back and take over his starting spot. He might have to if Prescott can’t play in the cold. Prescott is from Louisiana and played at Mississippi State.

He has yet to play a cold game but he could this week.

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