Atlanta Falcons (2009-2013) vs Dallas Cowboys (2004-2008)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Dallas Cowboys take it 4-2.

Atlanta Falcons · 2009-2013

Squad power 84.2 · headliner Jonathan Babineaux '09 (90)

QBMatt Ryan (79)

RBMichael Turner (81) · Jason Snelling (72) · Jacquizz Rodgers (72)

WRRoddy White (88) · Julio Jones (84) · Harry Douglas (76)

TETony Gonzalez (84)

EDGEJohn Abraham (88) · Osi Umenyiora (77) · Kroy Biermann (75)

DTJonathan Babineaux (90) · Corey Peters (77) · Peria Jerry (74)

LBCurtis Lofton (79) · Joplo Bartu (69) · Akeem Dent (66)

CBBrent Grimes (88) · Asante Samuel (83) · Desmond Trufant (79)

SThomas DeCoud (82) · William Moore (80) · Erik Coleman (75)

Dallas Cowboys · 2004-2008

Squad power 85.2 · headliner DeMarcus Ware '08 (99)

QBTony Romo (81) · Drew Bledsoe (77) · Vinny Testaverde (72)

RBMarion Barber (80) · Julius Jones (74) · Tashard Choice (70)

WRTerrell Owens (87) · Terry Glenn (80) · Keyshawn Johnson (75)

TEJason Witten (85)

EDGEDeMarcus Ware (99) · Greg Ellis (83) · Marcellus Wiley (72)

DTJay Ratliff (88) · La'Roi Glover (79) · Jason Ferguson (72)

LBBradie James (85) · Dat Nguyen (77) · Akin Ayodele (73)

CBAnthony Henry (82) · Ken Hamlin (81) · Terence Newman (80)

SRoy Williams (80) · Keith Davis (66) · Nate Jones (65)

Series result — Dallas Cowboys win 4-2

Game 1: Dallas Cowboys 28-22

Game 2: Dallas Cowboys 33-30

Game 3: Dallas Cowboys 25-17

Game 4: Atlanta Falcons 31-26

Game 5: Atlanta Falcons 34-25

Game 6: Dallas Cowboys 19-18

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