This should be a great game, as the 8-2 Denver Broncos and the 7-3 Dallas Cowboys are widely considered to be among the top 5 teams in the NFL at the mmoment.
Both coaches have done an impressive job this year. In particular, Mike Shanahan has done a fantastic coaching job after many critics were starting to question his management of the team. As usual, the running game is dominant. This year the Broncos could have two running backs rush for over 1,000 yards. Even more impressive is the play of quarterback Jake Plummer:
In his third year in Shanahan’s offense, Jake Plummer has completed over 61 percent of his passes for 2,074 yards and 13 touchdowns with just three interceptions. He has a franchise-record streak of 219 passes without an interception.
Plummer has always been talented, but his tendency to force plays and make stupid mistakes always limited his effectiveness. Shanahan took a big chance sevral years ago by handing the team over to Plummer, but the coaching might finally be sinking in. Of course it helps to have a great running game, but Plummer might finally be ready to lead this team deep into the playoffs and possibly to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys will present a great test.
