ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys finally accomplished head coach Brian Schottenheimer's mission to start fast in their 31-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons to wrap up preseason play.

"I was pleased with the way we played. We played physical I thought throughout most of the night," Schottenheimer said postgame on Friday. "I thought we started really fast. I thought that it was great to see. But again, the biggest thing for us is we had some guys show how much they want to be here and they fought for it. The film will tell us a little more tomorrow."

Their defense started the night on the field first, and they halted the Falcons' opening drive to force a 51-yard missed field goal. Dallas' offense took the field and played in the smashmouth manner Schottenheimer has been preachi

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