Every week, we'll grade the Cowboys on the three phases of the weekend's game.
Offense: A
Tony Romo had one big blemish with a key interception that led to Giants points, but other than that he had one of his better games of the year and was perfect in the second half as the Cowboys eventually pulled away to win their first division game of the season and their sixth straight game. DeMarco Murray was awesome once again, going for 128 yards on 28 carries and putting the game on ice in the closing minutes, and Dez Bryant had a huge game as well. Romo also found another weapon in Gavin Escobar, who caught his second and third touchdowns in two games and is emerging as a primo red zone target.
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It wasn't easy by any means, but the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants on Sunday to push their record to 6-1.
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Fans of the National Football League Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants 'tailgate' before the start of the game outside AT&T Stadium October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. Football fans arrive early to set up tents, televisions and tables so to feast and play before heading into the stadium. Those fans without tickets will remain outside the stadium and watch on large televisions they brought along. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 05: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders berform in the second half as the Cowboys take on the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on October 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Fans of the National Football League Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants 'tailgate' before the start of the game outside AT&T Stadium October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. Football fans arrive early to set up tents, televisions and tables so to feast and play before heading into the stadium. Those fans without tickets will remain outside the stadium and watch on large televisions they brought along. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Fans of the National Football League Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants 'tailgate' before the start of the game outside AT&T Stadium October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. Football fans arrive early to set up tents, televisions and tables so to feast and play before heading into the stadium. Those fans without tickets will remain outside the stadium and watch on large televisions they brought along. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Fans of the National Football League Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants 'tailgate' before the start of the game outside AT&T Stadium October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. Football fans arrive early to set up tents, televisions and tables so to feast and play before heading into the stadium. Those fans without tickets will remain outside the stadium and watch on large televisions they brought along. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Isaiah Hinojos, 16; Abigail Hernandez, 10; and Matthieu Robles, 15, wear blue body paint while 'tailgating before the National Football League Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants game outside AT&T Stadium October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. Football fans arrive early to set up tents, televisions and tables so to feast and play before heading into the stadium. Those fans without tickets will remain outside the stadium and watch on large televisions they brought along. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Joseph Randle #21 of the Dallas Cowboys before a game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys throws the ball before a game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys before a game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys passes against the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Cullen Jenkins #99 of the New York Giants and Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants react after hitting Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Gavin Escobar #89 of the Dallas Cowboys and Travis Frederick #72 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate after Gavin caught a touchdown pass against the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: A Dallas Cowboys cheeleader performs at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys is hit by Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants and Cullen Jenkins #99 of the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by Mathias Kiwanuka #94 of the New York Giants and Jacquian Williams #57 of the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by Jacquian Williams #57 of the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Gavin Escobar #89 of the Dallas Cowboys runs after the catch as New York Giants Jacquian Williams #57 of the New York Giants chases in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys, center, assistant coach Scott Linehan and Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys talk in the first half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys points into the crowd before the start of the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 05: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders berform in the second half as the Cowboys take on the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on October 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys gestures towards the fans before the start of the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys drops back to pass as Jermey Parnell #78 of the Dallas Cowboys blocks Mathias Kiwanuka #94 of the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Preston Parker #83 of the New York Giants is tackled by Barry Church #42 of the Dallas Cowboys in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Brandon Carr #39 of the Dallas Cowboys tries to bring down Andre Williams #44 of the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants carries the ball after the catch against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Terrance Williams #83 of the Dallas Cowboys in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts as Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys stands near against the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 05: Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders perform in the second half against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on October 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Terrance Williams #83 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a touchdown catch as Zack Bowman #31 of the New York Giants defends in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys tries to break the tackle of Devon Kennard #59 of the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys directs his team against the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys tries to break the tackle of Devon Kennard #59 of the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants celebrates with Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants and Rueben Randle #82 of the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys is hit by Jameel McClain #53 of the New York Giants and Antrel Rolle #26 of the New York Giants in the first half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys eyes Antrel Rolle #26 of the New York Giants as he carries the ball in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys runs after the catch as Prince Amukamara #20 of the New York Giants tries to make the tackle in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys runs after the catch as Prince Amukamara #20 of the New York Giants tries to make the tackle in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a pass reception against Prince Amukamara #20 of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: A Dallas Cowboys cheeleader performs at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys talks to an official as DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys is near against the New York Giants in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys hands off to DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after a 31-21 win against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. Murray became the first running back with seven straight 100-yard games to start the season. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Tony Romo #9 hands the ball to DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys after a 31-21 win against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. Murray became the first running back with seven straight 100-yard games to start the season. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys directs the offense against the New York Giants in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys watches as Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys walks onto the field against the New York Giants in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Rueben Randle #82 of the New York Giants tries to make the catch as Sterling Moore #26 of the Dallas Cowboys defends in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: A Dallas Cowboys cheeleader performs at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys shakes hands with "Rowdy" after a 31-21 win against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys congratulates Jermey Parnell #78 of the Dallas Cowboys as he and Travis Frederick #72 of the Dallas Cowboys and Zack Martin #70 of the Dallas Cowboys come off the field after a touchdown against the New York Giants in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a pass reception against Prince Amukamara #20 of the New York Giants and runs to the one-yard line in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys watches from the sideline against the New York Giants in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants walks off the field after losing to the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys and Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants talk following a game at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: A Dallas Cowboys cheeleader performs at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Dallas Cowboys runs over Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #21 of the New York Giants in the second half at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: A general view at AT&T Stadium in the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Defense: B
You could see the Cowboys' defense beginning to show some weakness on Sunday against Eli Manning, who tossed three touchdowns, but they also stepped up when it mattered most as Barry Church forced a key fumble in the fourth quarter to pretty much put the game away for the Cowboys. Church also had a team-high six tackles.
Special teams: A
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Dan Bailey only had to kick one field goal, but it was a biggie. With a minute left, Bailey drilled a 49-yarder to give the Cowboys the two-score advantage and win the game.
