The Dallas Cowboys were significantly more competitive this week against the Miami Dolphins, only losing the game at the very last second. That meant a better overall effort from everyone, including the rookie class. Unfortunately, one of them found the spotlight for all the wrong reasons right at the start of the game. Let’s break it down.
iDL Mazi Smith
For as good as Mazi Smith was last week, he took a clear step back this week. He played on 26 defensive snaps, once again being second among interior defenders in total workload and most of them coming against the run.