Beware of D-Ware

Dallas Cowboyslinebacker DeMarcus Ware is best known for sacking quarterbacks. His three sacks in the Cowboys' last game Thanksgiving Day pushed his season total to 15.

But his unique blend of strength, agility and quickness allows him to make plays and be a dominating force all over the field.

A hyperextended left knee suffered in the Seattle game has kept him out of some practices this week, but it's not expected to keep him from playing Sunday in Pittsburgh against the Steelers.

The 8-4 Cowboys were a preseason Super Bowl favorite who now find themselves fighting just to earn a wild-card spot. They already struggled through three games without injured quarterback Tony Romo before his return sparked a three-game winning streak. Now, Ware expects to play at Pittsburgh wearing a protective brace on his knee.

Along with his career-best 15 sacks, Ware already has 76 tackles (five for losses), 16 quarterback pressures, three pass breakups and three forced fumbles.