Eatman: Plenty to like – aside from the final score

ARLINGTON, Texas – Remember two weeks ago when I wrote after the first game how meaningless these preseason games really are? And then I pretty much wrote a similar column last week after yet another lackluster loss.

But this week, the Cowboys looked different. They played different. They won differently.

So now, the preseason matters again, right? Nope. Not at all, I'm afraid.

Obviously, you'd rather see your team win than lose. More importantly, you want them to play well, especially the individuals who are likely going to be on this team.

And that was the biggest takeaway for me during the Cowboys' 31-13 win over the Falcons Friday, giving head coach Brian Schottenheimer his first taste of victory – albeit in the preseason.

Most importantly – above all else – the Cowboys were able