The Cowboys had been struggling with their offensive line for most of the year, but they’ve been much better the last two weeks. Against the Giants, who entered the game with the fifth-most sacks, the unit didn’t give one up and kept Rush comfortable in the pocket.
On wide receiver Brandin Cooks’ four-yard score, McCarthy dialed up one of his favorite plays from the 2023 season to get a big touchdown. The long developing play only works if the line gives the QB time to throw and the group did their job allowing Rush time to find Cooks near the corner of the end zone.
The offensive line also led the way for Dowdle’s big rushing day, it was the best game from a Cowboys’ RB in a long time, becoming the first 100-yard rusher since Week 3 of last season. It was another positive outing for a group that is getting better.
And the most interesting part is the team is doing it without Zack Martin, who missed his second consecutive game. Chuma Edoga played two-thirds of the snap in place of Tyler Guyton at left tackle on Sunday. Tyler Smith returned after missing last week. It’s been a series of switchups among the personnel and things are finally starting to click.
