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MARK ALBERT - LEVITTOWN, NY: Hey guys, so was this a big game? If it was, then how did Tony Romo and the Cowboys ever win it? Good jobs by the coaches and players on a great win. Hopefully they can continue to build upon what they have been doing these last four games.

Nick: Nice. You're right about that, it always seems like the "big games" are the ones the Cowboys lose. But if they win, it doesn't seem to be considered a big win. But it was huge and the Cowboys won because of great defense and great quarterback play.

Rob: This one was an eye-opener for me. The Cowboys already had been playing well, no question -- but to go into Philly, handle their blitz and contain their big-play offensive guys was a real sign of an improving team from last season. Very impressive. Now they've got to be greedy and finish off this two-game road stretch.

Josh: You're absolutely right about the big game thing. Read in a couple places Monday morning that the Cowboys didn't have a big road win dating back to last year at Green Bay. What about Washington last year? And where we stand right now, I can't imagine a win being much bigger than the one in Kansas City not quite a month ago. That seemed to get this whole roll started.

JOHN MASON - BASSETT, VA: Don't the Cowboys have better pass rush linebackers who could replace Anthony Spencer on passing downs? Victor Butler has three sacks in a fraction of the opportunities.

Nick: I think we're getting a little bit closer to that. I don't know about downright replacing Spencer, but I could see Butler doing a little more. He definitely made a good play on McNabb - that might have been the play of the game. But Spencer is so much better against the run, that's why he's playing more. And I know you said passing downs, but it's not always third-and-12. You've got some third downs with six and seven yards to go and you still want a good run stopper in there. I do think Butler has warranted more playing time.

Rob: Not discounting Butler's sack Sunday -- it was a huge play. But the rookie is still learning a position he's never played before. There's a lot more to it than sacks -- just ask DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer, who also played defensive end in college. Spencer has been solid against the run, and he's come close with the pass rush. The defense is rolling along just fine.

Josh: I don't think it's a bad idea at all. Now I wouldn't do it every time it's third-and-long, because Spencer brings something to the table himself, but I don't think it would hurt anything for Butler to get some more chances. He's made the most of the few he has had already, and maybe it helps keep Spencer fresh.

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