Cowboys would like to steer clear of 0-2 start

Published: Sep 14, 2011 at 07:17 AM

Why to watch
Imagine all of the drama and consternation if the Cowboys, off a disastrous start a year ago, open the 2011 campaign 0-2? Coming off their Sunday night implosion in MetLife Stadium, the Cowboys are already in the crosshairs.

Inside story
Dez Bryant and Michael Crabtree both have the diva receiver label and both have some freakish natural talent. But both have been banged up a lot and have yet to capitalize on their physical gifts. The 49ers, in particular, need their potential playmaker to step up ASAP.

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