FBO: The Cowboys' December swoon

Football Outsiders evaluates skill-position performances across Week 13 in the NFL. Among the findings: where the Cowboys' woes come from; why Matt Schaub can't be elite; and hey, Jason Campbell may be better than you think.

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Rapid Reaction: Giants 31, Cowboys 24

...third quarter, but Brandon Jacobs responded with a 74-yard touchdown catch. He beat Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer along the sideline and then ran through a Gerald Sensabaugh tackle attempt on his way to...

Eli's INT: A baffling mistake

...but Manning made it very easy on him. From what I could tell, DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer were both arriving as Manning unloaded the ball. But sometimes you either have to throw it...

Jones: Cowboys have learned from hex

The Cowboys don't know why December is a struggle, just that trend must end.

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 1: DeMarcus Ware #94, Jay Ratliff #90, and Anthony Spencer #93 of the Dallas Cowboys gets set for a play against the Seattle Seahawks at Cowboys...

Dallas defense must lead playoff run

As schedule gets tough down the stretch, Cowboys defense knows it has to step up.

About Thanksgiving - Photos from 11.26.09-11.27.09

...a real turkey. That probably wasn't necessary." Even the most ardent Cowboy fans agreed that Anthony Spencer's post-sack Turkey Gobble Celebration was "funny but a little bit insensitive". AP Photo/David...

Cowboys roll up Raiders, grab sixth win in last seven games

Miles Austin couldn't stop smiling, soaking up the cheers as he stared at himself on the giant video screens over the field. Then Tony Romo really soaked him, splashing a cup of water in his face.

Raiders own Cowboys in North Texas

...today's game and Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski will throw at least two interceptions. And yes, Anthony Spencer's on a crash course toward his first sack of the season. Happy Thanksgiving to you...

Cowboys don't look back on OLB choice

Cowboys don't sweat cutting Greg Ellis, embrace Anthony Spencer at OLB.

11 November 2007 - Anthony Spencer (93) and Greg Ellis (98) of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate a sack during the Cowboys 31...

Report card: Cowboys vs. Redskins

Report Card: Grading the Cowboys after their 7-6 victory over the Washington Redskins.

Redskins lose Betts, Rinehart for 2009

Redskins backup running back Ladell Betts has been diagnosed with two torn ligaments in the knee he injured Sunday and will miss the rest of the season.

Cowboys' offense wakes up just in time

ARLINGTON, Texas -- After drawing criticism all week for his play calling in a loss to the Green Bay Packers, Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garr...

Late score sufficient for ugly offense

The Cowboys won't have much time to make over an unattractive offense.