Jonathon Cooper’s role in the Denver Broncos’ 30-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys quietly saved Broncos Country from another week lamenting the end of an era. The rookie edge rusher didn’t just embarrass Terence Steele’s switch over to left tackle, he was instrumental in ruining Dak Prescott’s return to the starting lineup. Along the way Cooper notched the first two sacks of his NFL career, held his own as a run defender, and even made a play in coverage.
Cooper’s breakout game put an exclamation point on the seventh rounder’s play in the three games since he replaced Von Miller in the starting lineup.