Invite back to the win column, Cowboys fans! It might not have actually looked quite, however a win is a win is a win. And there were at least some parts of the group that played relatively well in this video game, so let’s give out some congratulations by means of grades.
Quarterback
For future recommendation: when attempting to get Dak Prescott in a rhythm, merely have him deal with the Giants. This was the very first time this season that Prescott genuinely appeared like himself, and the quarterback was surgical from start to complete.
He finished 81.5% of his passes with 2 goals and 221 passing backyards. Prescott likewise had 2 huge time tosses, coupled with no turnovers or turnover deserving plays. If the Cowboys get this sort of video game from Prescott each week moving on, things need to be simply great in Dallas.
Grade: A+
Running backs
For the very first time this season, the Cowboys played in a video game that was reasonably close all throughout. And for the very first time this season, the running backs played well. Rico Dowdle carried on 11 times for 46 lawns, with Ezekiel Elliott getting 5 brings for 19 backyards. Hunter Luepke was really effective, with 8 lawns on 2 brings and both times getting an initially down.
Dowdle as soon as again revealed his capability, breaking 3 deals with on the night. Both he and Zeke balanced 3+ backyards after contact per effort. It wasn’t a banner night for this group, however it absolutely revealed that this running back committee isn’t as abysmal as some idea they may be.
Grade: B
Pass catchers
CeeDee Lamb had rather the bounce-back video game from recently, and the Cowboys got him included early on. He captured all however among his 8 targets for 98 lawns and a rating, with 46 of those backyards following the catch. Jake Ferguson had another huge night, capturing all 7 of his targets for 49 lawns. Hunter Luepke when again made his existence felt in the passing video game, capturing both targets for 14 backyards.
The group’s grade eventually is getting dragged down since of Brandin Cooks. The veteran has actually had a hard time to get associated with this offense, which continued in this video game. He had one great catch that opted for 16 lawns, however Cooks was not able to generate his other 3 targets on the day. 2 of those were objected to catches where Cooks permitted the protector to get position and knock the ball away. The Cowboys require more from Cooks to prevent their offense grinding to a stop on days where Lamb can’t start.
Grade: B+
Offending line
This video game appeared predestined to be a difficult one for the offending line, dealing with a defense that includes 3 huge names on the protective line and remained in the leading 10 in pressure rate through 3 video games. All things thought about, the line held up all right, though it was far from best.