WR Austin Returns To Lambeau As Bigger Threat

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When Dallas receiver Miles Austin burned the Packers for two big receptions worth 115 yards in the Cowboys' victory at Lambeau Field last season, it looked like an anomaly - a case where a little-known contributor made good when the opposing defense was focusing on so many other offensive weapons.

But in 2009, it's Austin who's starting to attract just as much attention as the others in the Dallas arsenal, and deservedly so.

During the Cowboys' current four-game winning streak, Austin is proving to be as dangerous as anyone on their offense. Beginning with an overtime win in Kansas City in Week 5, Austin has posted 22 receptions for 531 yards and six touchdowns, the latter two totals tops in the NFL over that span. He's averaging a whopping 24.1 yards per catch and a ridiculous 42.0 yards per TD grab over the four games.

"He's a new guy on the scene," Packers cornerback Charles Woodson said. "People haven't really paid much attention until now."

He..

Source: Packers.com
 

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