Despite Inconsistent Performance, Cowboys Offensive Line Steps Up Late

Despite the fact that the Cowboys offensive line boasts arguably the top left tackle, center, and guard in the league, and despite the fact that by all accounts this is the top unit league-wide by a fair margin, they are still human. Every week is not going to be like the San Francisco 49ers or Cincinnati Bengals games where Ezekiel Elliott averages over 6.0 YPC and Dak Prescott has all the time in the world to complete passes. One of those tougher times came this past Sunday night against a team that not only has All-Pro caliber defensive linemen, but a team that is also not afraid of bringing heavy, non-stop pressure at the most critical of moments. This was perhaps the biggest test the Cowboys offensive line had faced so far in 2016, and while they most certainly struggled at times, particularly in pass protection, they were able to come through in the end with the game on the line.

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