Calvin Watkins' five plays that shaped the game
11:57 PM CST on Sunday, November 19, 2006
1 | Missed tackle lifts Colts
The situation: Third and 1 at Colts 46
The play: Cornerback Terence Newman goes unblocked on a blitz but misses the tackle on Joseph Addai, who runs for a 7-yard gain with 1:08 to play in the first half. Newman tried an arm tackle, but Addai ran through him. The run kept alive the Colts' drive, and they eventually broke a scoreless tie. |
2 | Squib kick goes awry
The situation: Colts kickoff
The play: Adam Vinatieri's attempt at a squib kick goes badly, and Patrick Watkins fields the ball at the Cowboys 44 with eight seconds left in the half. Tony Romo completes a 28-yard pass to Terrell Owens, but Mike Vanderjagt misses a 46-yard field goal attempt. |
3 | Colts DB muffs a pick
The situation: Second and 8 at Dallas 33
The play: Tony Romo takes a hard hit from Dwight Freeney while attempting a pass, and the throw goes wide. But Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson drops the potential interception with 10:19 left in the third. |
4 | Screen sets the table
The situation: Second and 11 at Colts 16
The play: Tony Romo fakes a handoff to Julius Jones, then throws him a screen pass. Jones dashes to the 5-yard line, where he's met by Cato June. Jones bulls his way to just short of the goal line with 6:56 remaining in the game to set up Marion Barber's go-ahead touchdown. |
5 | Slant seals the win
The situation: Third and 7 from Colts 32
The play: Terry Glenn runs a quick slant and seals the victory with a 7-yard gain with 2:09 to play. Glenn said coaches had seen that slant plays would work most of the day, and the Cowboys took advantage. |
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