Cowboys blow it in red-zone

ARLINGTON – The Eagles’ Asante Samuel is one of the league’s top cornerbacks. He showed why when he broke up a short Tony Romo pass to Patrick Crayton on third-and-goal from the 7.

The ball popped into the air and was intercepted by Eagles CB Joselio Hanson.

The drive began at the Dallas 31 and included a 12-yard pass to Miles Austin on third-and-5 from the Cowboys’ 35.

So far, the Eagles defense hasn’t been able to find an answer for either the Cowboys’ running game or their short passing game. Rather than challenge the Eagles’ outstanding corners, Jason Garrett has been calling for slants and underneath passes to the tight ends.

But Samuel did a great job breaking on the pass to Crayton. It was a huge play for the Eagles, who were in danger of falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter.

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Tom Orsborn