Qualities remain in, and the Dallas Cowboys once more racked up high marks in their Week 8 triumph over the Minnesota Vikings. Dallas took care of to win with a backup quarterback, a feat the so commonly stopped working to do over the past few periods when their starter went out.
The win relocated the team to 6-1, as they continue to put themselves among the league's best as the season nears its midway mark. Dallas still has some openings though, taking care of bothersome injuries and now shedding a core special groups gamer for the rest of the year. Yet riding a six-game winning streak as well as showing no signs of decreasing, the Cowboys are very much in a good area with a lot of football left to be played.
Here's exactly how the Cowboys graded out in Week 8, together with the playtime portion malfunction.
Quarterbacks: A
Cooper Rush -- 73 snaps (100%)
Making his initial occupation begin and also tossing his first NFL pass given that the 2017 season, Rush played around as well as a backup could, providing greater than serviceable QB play in Dak Prescott's stead. Rush completed 24 of 40 pass efforts for 325 lawns, two touchdowns, and one interception. He also took 3 sacks as well as lost one fumble, however still managed to pilot the offense as well as relocate the ball down the field in steady pieces throughout most of the video game.
His game-winning goal pass to WR Amari Cooper capped off an absolutely memorable game for the undrafted, longtime practice squad gamer, as well as also helped the Cowboys additionally solidify themselves as NFC competitors.
Cooper Thrill's family members after he led the Cowboys to a W in his first NFL begin ❤-- ESPN (@espn)
Running Backs: B-
Ezekiel Elliott -- 55 breaks (75%)
Tony Pollard-- 19 breaks (26%)
The Dallas run game created their least hurrying backyards since Week 1 with simply 78, making a meager 3.1 yards per attempt. Elliott took 16 carries for 50 yards, while Pollard ran 7 times for 26 backyards. Pollard likewise missed out on the strike pick-up vs former Cowboys DB Xavier Woods who forced the Rush fumble on a significant sack.
However, Elliott did feature a substantial play with the game on the line, barreling via several Vikings protectors on a 15-yard catch-and-run on 3rd and also 11 to set up the winning rating. Also on his quiet nights, Elliott can still come via with plays to swing the video game.
Wide Receivers: A CeeDee Lamb-- 65 snaps (89%)
Amari Cooper-- 63 snaps (86%)
Cedrick Wilson -- 42 breaks (58%)
Noah Brown-- 13 breaks (18%)
Thrill understood to lean on the star Cowboys receivers, as he targeted Cooper as well as Lamb a mixed 21 times for 234 total receiving lawns. However it was Wilson, Rush's former method team teammate, who stole the show.
Wilson's 73-yard touchdown catch-and-run over the middle of the area obtained Dallas entering the 2nd half, his 3rd of the season. He carried out an impressive Lamar Jackson impact, finishing a 35-yard hand down the run to Lamb late the 3rd quarter. The Cowboys haven't avoided making use of Wilson's arm his occupation-- he's currently completed all four of his pass attempts over the last 2 periods, approximately 80 total passing backyards and also one goal.
Cowboys OC Kellen Moore on this Cedrick Wilson pass to CeeDee Lamb: "I'm not gon na lie, that had not been the precise style of the play. It developed into a shuffle drill. He tossed a sphere on the sideline that was a really impressive throw for (an NFL QB)."
-- Jon Machota (@jonmachota)
Tight Ends: C+ Dalton Schultz-- 60 snaps (82%)
Blake Jarwin -- 32 snaps (44%)
Jeremy Sprinkle-- 5 snaps (7%) Considering exactly how commonly Prescott leans on his TEs, it was a fairly peaceful video game from this device with Rush at the helm. Schultz took only two of his seven targets for just 11 backyards, by far his lowest result of the season.
Jarwin had absolutely no catches on only one target, which was tipped and intercepted by Woods in the very first quarter.
The Cowboys played the majority of the video game without Tyron Smith, creating both to usually have to be maintained in for obstructing functions.
Offensive Line: B
Zack Martin, Connor Williams, Terence Steele, Tyler Biadasz-- 73 breaks (100%)
Ty Nsekhe-- 42 breaks (58%)
Tyron Smith-- 31 breaks (42%)
Connor McGovern -- 7 breaks (10%)
La'El Collins-- 4 snaps (5%)
The Dallas offensive line was shocked after Nsekhe subbed in for an injured Smith, that's lingering ankle joint injury required him out of the video game. It was one of the most action Nsekhe has actually seen yet this period, that settled down after a harsh beginning yet was flagged for a fourth quarter hold.
The very best OL play however, was the heads-up response from Biadasz to confine a deflected Thrill pass and also nearly effortlessly get into Schultz's hands for a seven-yard gain. The previous Wisconsin Badger showed some fantastic football intelligence as he remains to develop in his 2nd period.
did not make use of Tyler Biadasz enough at wide receiver.
-- Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood)
Defensive
Line: A Randy Gregory -- 49 breaks (74%)
Osa Odighizuwa -- 49 breaks (74%)
Tarell Basham-- 43 breaks (65%)
Justin Hamilton-- 29 snaps (44%)
Carlos Watkins -- 27 breaks (41%)
Dorance Armstrong -- 25 breaks (38%)
Chauncey Golston-- 22 breaks (33%)
Quinton Bohanna -- 11 snaps (17%)
The Dallas defensive line held stout and hounded Cousins for much of the game, with Gregory again coming though with plenty of stress. He was accountable for the only sack of Relatives, his fifth of the year and also 2nd forced fumble.
DE says the most vital feature of sacks is to simply obtaining the round rolling.
"Just get the ball rolling, and when it rolls, simply keep it going as well as stay on that touch, separately and also collectively as a team."
-- Mark Lane (@therealmarklane)
The interior of the Cowboys DL likewise played well and connected running lanes, with both Watkins as well as Hamilton tape-recording several stops near the line of scrimmage.
Linebackers: A Micah Parsons -- 64 snaps (97%)
Leighton Vander Esch -- 33 breaks (50%)
Keanu Neal -- 23 breaks (35%) It had been a silent couple of games for Parsons after he transitioned back to linebacker, but he was all over the area vs Minnesota. Parsons had the ability to check out as well as respond, frequently reducing Vikings ballcarriers for short gains and also losses. He regularly interfered with the Minnesota offense, totaling 11 tackles, 4 for loss, as well as one QB hit, promptly becoming an impact player for the Cowboys defense.
. was the very best player on the area. His convenience is unparalleled in the; but a lot more outstanding is how quickly he sees plays develop. Astonishing impulses
-- Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL)
Vander Esch videotaped 3 deals with, and also gave a physical visibility together with Neal as well as really the whole Dallas defense overall, that laid lots of big hits.
Defensive Backs: B+
Jayron Kearse -- 66 snaps (100%)
Trevon Diggs -- 64 snaps (97%)
Anthony Brown -- 62 breaks (94%)
Damontae Kazee -- 44 snaps (67%)
Malik Hooker -- 41 snaps (62%)
Jourdan Lewis -- 40 snaps (60%)
Donovan Wilson -- 31 snaps (47%)
Kelvin Joseph -- 2 snaps (3%)
The Cowboys DBs were also bringing the wood, with a number of players laying big hits to quit Minnesota players in their tracks. Brown, Lewis, Kearse, and Kazee each made hard hits to stunt the Vikings short of the sticks. Minnesota was just 1-13 on third down conversions, and also averaged just 4.8 backyards per pass play.
Although the second really did not record an interception this video game, they still played well, as well as held the Vikings to just a single goal, coming on their initial drive of the game.
Unique Teams: C Luke Gifford-- 25 snaps(83%)Nahshon Wright-- 23 breaks(77%)CJ Goodwin, Bradlee Anae, Corey Clement, Noah Brown: 21 snaps(70 %) Kelvin Joseph-- 19 breaks(63% )Malik Turner-- 17 snaps (57%) Jeremy Sprinkle-- 16 breaks(53 %)Jabril Cox-- 14 snaps (47%)
It was not the cleanest unique groups video game, with
Greg Zuerlein pushing a 43-yard field objective attempt large left, and also two penalties, one devoted by Bradlee Anae to extend a Minnesota drive which brought about a basket. The system likewise lost novice pound Jabril Cox, who had been a vital special teamer with area to expand on defense. Cowboys LB Jabril Cox will miss rest of 2021 season with an ideal ACL tear he suffered Sunday vs. Vikings, source stated. MRI today verified group's preliminary diagnosis. Cox, a rookie fourth-round pick from LSU, has
been a core factor on unique groups.-- Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) Training: A The training staff deserves a ton of credit for maintaining Minnesota guessing on that
will certainly be playing QB for the Cowboys, while
also obtaining
Rush all set for the game of his life. A conference roadway win with a QB2 has to do with just as good as it obtains. The win likewise moved McCarthy to over.500 as Dallas train, as he's currently 12-11 overall, as well as 10-4 since Week 11 of the 2020 season.
Ty Nsekhe-- 42 breaks (58%)
Tyron Smith-- 31 breaks (42%)
Connor McGovern -- 7 breaks (10%)
La'El Collins-- 4 snaps (5%)
did not make use of Tyler Biadasz enough at wide receiver.
-- Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood)
Osa Odighizuwa -- 49 breaks (74%)
Tarell Basham-- 43 breaks (65%)
Justin Hamilton-- 29 snaps (44%)
Carlos Watkins -- 27 breaks (41%)
Dorance Armstrong -- 25 breaks (38%)
Chauncey Golston-- 22 breaks (33%)
Quinton Bohanna -- 11 snaps (17%)
DE says the most vital feature of sacks is to simply obtaining the round rolling.
"Just get the ball rolling, and when it rolls, simply keep it going as well as stay on that touch, separately and also collectively as a team."
-- Mark Lane (@therealmarklane)
Leighton Vander Esch -- 33 breaks (50%)
Keanu Neal -- 23 breaks (35%)
It had been a silent couple of games for Parsons after he transitioned back to linebacker, but he was all over the area vs Minnesota. Parsons had the ability to check out as well as respond, frequently reducing Vikings ballcarriers for short gains and also losses. He regularly interfered with the Minnesota offense, totaling 11 tackles, 4 for loss, as well as one QB hit, promptly becoming an impact player for the Cowboys defense.
. was the very best player on the area. His convenience is unparalleled in the; but a lot more outstanding is how quickly he sees plays develop. Astonishing impulses
-- Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL)
Vander Esch videotaped 3 deals with, and also gave a physical visibility together with Neal as well as really the whole Dallas defense overall, that laid lots of big hits.
Defensive Backs: B+
Jayron Kearse -- 66 snaps (100%)
Trevon Diggs -- 64 snaps (97%)
Anthony Brown -- 62 breaks (94%)
Damontae Kazee -- 44 snaps (67%)
Malik Hooker -- 41 snaps (62%)
Jourdan Lewis -- 40 snaps (60%)
Donovan Wilson -- 31 snaps (47%)
Kelvin Joseph -- 2 snaps (3%)
The Cowboys DBs were also bringing the wood, with a number of players laying big hits to quit Minnesota players in their tracks. Brown, Lewis, Kearse, and Kazee each made hard hits to stunt the Vikings short of the sticks. Minnesota was just 1-13 on third down conversions, and also averaged just 4.8 backyards per pass play.
Although the second really did not record an interception this video game, they still played well, as well as held the Vikings to just a single goal, coming on their initial drive of the game.
Unique Teams: C Luke Gifford-- 25 snaps(83%)Nahshon Wright-- 23 breaks(77%)CJ Goodwin, Bradlee Anae, Corey Clement, Noah Brown: 21 snaps(70 %) Kelvin Joseph-- 19 breaks(63% )Malik Turner-- 17 snaps (57%) Jeremy Sprinkle-- 16 breaks(53 %)Jabril Cox-- 14 snaps (47%) drive which brought about a basket. The system likewise lost novice pound Jabril Cox, who had been a vital special teamer with area to expand on defense. Cowboys LB Jabril Cox will miss rest of 2021 season with an ideal ACL tear he suffered Sunday vs. Vikings, source stated. MRI today verified group's preliminary diagnosis. Cox, a rookie fourth-round pick from LSU, has been a core factor on unique groups.-- Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) Training: A The training staff deserves a ton of credit for maintaining Minnesota guessing on that will certainly be playing QB for the Cowboys, while
It was not the cleanest unique groups video game, with
Greg Zuerlein pushing a 43-yard field objective attempt large left, and also two penalties, one devoted by Bradlee Anae to extend a Minnesota
also obtaining
Rush all set for the game of his life. A conference roadway win with a QB2 has to do with just as good as it obtains. The win likewise moved McCarthy to over.500 as Dallas train, as he's currently 12-11 overall, as well as 10-4 since Week 11 of the 2020 season.
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