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The Cowboys have struggled with their offensive line for most of the year, but they've been much better the last two weeks. Against the Giants, who came into the game with the fifth-most sacks, the unit didn't give up a single one and ensured Rush stayed comfortably in the pocket.
On wide receiver Brandin Cooks' four-yard score, McCarthy chose one of his favorite plays from the 2023 season and scored a big touchdown. The long developing play only works if the line gives the QB time to throw and the group has completed its task so Rush has time to find the 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 by a Cowboys RB in a long time and he became the first 100-yard rusher since Week 3 last season. It was another positive outing for a group that keeps getting better.
And the most interesting part is that the team is without Zack Martin, who missed his second straight game. Chuma Edoga played two-thirds of the snaps on Sunday in place of Tyler Guyton at left tackle. Tyler Smith returned after missing last week. There have been a number of personnel changes and things are finally starting to click.
