5 offensive players who impressed in the Cowboys 27-12 preseason win over the Raiders

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 27-12 late Saturday night time. After being held out of the tip zone final week towards the Los Angeles Rams, the Cowboys answered again with three touchdowns this week, together with one from the protection.

Offensively, it was a greater exhibiting because of the play of a handful of younger guys. Listed here are 5 gamers who shined the brightest on Saturday night time.

Tyler Guyton is prepared

It’s arduous to not be enthusiastic about how the Cowboys’ first-round rookie is enjoying. Guyton performed all the first half at left deal with and regarded very spectacular. He jumped out of his stance shortly, performed extensive together with his fingers unfold out, and at all times acquired in good place placing the defender within the middle of his chest. His quickness and hand utilization have been excellent. He wasn’t overpowering and he did get swung round on a few reps. He wasn’t an anchor, however somewhat extra of a pesky interferer. There have been three performs the place he acquired beat, however in a single, he even confirmed self-discipline to not seize and get a holding penalty. Seeing this stage of effectiveness so early is so refreshing for a participant who remains to be coming into his personal.

Cooper Beebe may also be prepared

The third-round rookie began at middle, alternating quarters with Brock Hoffman. Beebe regarded much more snug on this sport. He was extra aggressive on the level of assault, establishing his place sooner. This enabled him to lock up his blocks higher and never get pushed into the backfield like final week. He processed faster, acquired to his combo blocks earlier, and even had one play the place he acquired out in house and flattened the linebacker. Evaluating the 2 facilities, each he and Hoffman performed very related as each regarded good, however contemplating that is simply the second sport of motion Beebe has seen, this can be a promising signal that he could possibly be able to take over the beginning gig. The man is simply going to get higher.

Ryan Flournoy was a lot improved

After trying like a fish out of water final week, the Cowboys’ sixth-round draft choose got here to play this week. Everybody will keep in mind the inside-out transfer he placed on Raiders beginning cornerback Jack Jones to present the Cowboys their first landing of the preseason, however he put collectively a whole sport. He was crisp out of his breaks and confirmed good fingers, however most impressively, he contributed as a blocker. Flournoy was not solely extraordinarily energetic as a blocker, but in addition held good place. He understood the place the play was going and did an excellent job sealing off the defender. And if you present your self as a keen blocker, you possibly can lull defenders asleep and sneak out into the secondary. Flournoy was a kind of “who’s this man” picks for the Cowboys, however after Saturday’s efficiency, we sorta get it. If this continues, he’s the workforce’s WR6.

Josh Ball can play deal with?

Don’t look now however Ball is enjoying his finest ball. After reminding us that he could be a highly effective drive within the inside final week, the teaching employees determined to present him one other go at deal with. He performed all the second half at left deal with and imagine it or not, he did fairly effectively. He was fast out of his stand, set a large base, and used these fingers to fend off defenders effectively. These lengthy arms went a good distance in preserving his man from reaching his chest. He performed with a superb pad stage and secured his blocks. He did get flagged for holding on a play the place he acquired his arm wrapped underneath the defender, however total it was a superb efficiency for Ball. It’s price noting that Matt Waleztko regarded rather a lot higher on this one (he did get flagged for an unlawful hands-to-the-face penalty), however he’s nonetheless inconsistent. Ball’s efficiency at each guard and deal with positions makes him a greater asset at this level.

Trey Lance is coming alongside

This was the most effective Lance has regarded since becoming a member of the Cowboys as we may see some good progress from the final sport. His footwork regarded good as he was very snug in his dropbacks. His timing was sharp and he delivered some good strikes to his receivers. You’ll be able to rely on one hand what number of dangerous throws he had as there was one excessive one, one low one, and one behind the receiver. And there have been a few misfires early within the second half the place he wasn’t on the identical web page as his receivers. However total, his accuracy was nice. There have been a few situations the place his processing was a bit gradual and it allowed defenders to shut on the receivers, however more often than not he was making nice choices. There weren’t any “what was that” throws and he had good ball placement when throwing on the run even with defenders in his face. Lance was additionally very meticulous when he took off working. He confirmed a superb inner clock and didn’t panic. He demonstrated common sense of when to tug the set off and use his wheels. That is the primary time he’s regarded like a viable backup quarterback. He’s getting higher.