PFF Grades for Cowboys game: Dak and Dez top offense, Lee and Jones for defense

[Nirvana]

In his second NFL start, Dak Prescott had an impressive showing. He dropped back to pass only 34 times, as the Cowboys’ play-calling seemed to pick its spots when attacking the Commanders’ defense. Prescott finished with 22 completions on 30 attempts, with no drops by his receivers. While under pressure, he managed to complete six of eight passes. Although he was sacked four times (one of which was a designed bootleg at the end of the game to run out the clock), he played mistake-free football, and had some clutch medium-range completions to Dez Bryant across the middle to continue drives.

Top offensive grades

QB Dak Prescott, 81.7

WR Dez Bryant, 80.6

WR Cole Beasley, 79.2

LT Tyron Smith, 77.7

C Travis Fredrick, 76.1


Top defensive grades

OLB Sean Lee, 84.3

FS Byron Jones, 81.4

C Orlando Scandrick, 76.4

DT Terrell McClain, 71.4

S Barry Church, 70.1

Red-zone defense helps Cowboys ride off to victory

The Cowboys’ defense held the Commanders to two red-zone field goals, and then Barry Church’s interception of Kirk Cousins denied Washington the chance to all but put the game away. The Cowboys’ secondary kept the defense in the game, as the Dallas pass-rush was basically non-existent. Safety Byron Jones had 46 snaps in coverage and was targeted five times, allowing three receptions for just 20 yards. Sean Lee was a star on defense for the Cowboys, and he finished with eight tackles along with an assist and two stops.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-dal-was-grades/

 

[Playmaker247]

Funny how Jones continues to get good grades. I know I know it's PFF but still everyone on here acts like hes a bust lol.

 

[ConceptCoop]

Funny how Jones continues to get good grades. I know I know it's PFF but still everyone on here acts like hes a bust lol.

Because they only notice when a DB is getting burned or getting a pick. Jones doesn't get burned and hasn't had any ints yet.

 

[NorTex]

Beasley should score higher. That big run after catch was brilliant, as was the juke he put on his guy going into the end zone which caused a penalty...that was an easy TD in the making.

 

[canters]

Jones is a disappointing bum. I read that here on Cowboys zone.

 

[hornitosmonster]

Funny how Jones continues to get good grades. I know I know it's PFF but still everyone on here acts like hes a bust lol.

People are under the impression that no-one should ever gain a yard on the defense. Around these parts a completed pass means you're garbage. Even Patrick Peterson would be garbage according to some on this board. You know because he gives up TD'S and all

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Funny how Jones continues to get good grades. I know I know it's PFF but still everyone on here acts like hes a bust lol.

There's one guy on here who keeps railing against Jones... He must watch Cowboys games in an alternate universe.

 

[MRV52]

No Claiborne? best Db yesterday heck with PFF

 

[LocimusPrime]

Guys 70-79 is considered an average nfl player
80-84.9 is above average
85-89.9 is a good player

So our top grades are just JAGs or a tad bit better

 

[Zekeats]

Church gets a pick thrown into his chest and now he grades good

 

[black label]

Church gets a pick thrown into his chest and now he grades good

Coisins should get a higher grade for helping us

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Wonder who got the blame from PFF for the blown coverage....Jones or Carr?

 

[dallasdave]

Coisins should get a higher grade for helping us

I will give him some "extra credit "

 

[DragonCowboy]

Wonder who got the blame from PFF for the blown coverage....Jones or Carr?

It isn't Jones. It said he gave up 3 passes for 20 yards. And that blown coverage was like 65 yards.

 

[jjktkk]

Church gets a pick thrown into his chest and now he grades good

Why cheery pick the pick? You have to be in the right position in the1st place to even have a opportunity to get an int., so kudos to Church.

 

[DandyDon1722]

Wonder who got the blame from PFF for the blown coverage....Jones or Carr?

Been wondering about that too. Broaddus said today it started with confusion on the defensive alignment before the snap.

Better hope it doesn't happen again.

 

[bayeslife]

Guys 70-79 is considered an average nfl player
80-84.9 is above average
85-89.9 is a good player

So our top grades are just JAGs or a tad bit better

Give us a source on those numbers

 

[AdamJT13]

No Claiborne? best Db yesterday heck with PFF

He had a penalty, which can kill you in PFF's grading system.

 

[boysfanindc]

He had a penalty, which can kill you in PFF's grading system.

A BS penalty at that.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

Give us a source on those numbers

Good luck. Math ain't his forte.