Stock Up, Stock Down: Cowboys played top-heavy in loss to the Buccaneers

Couple of individuals offered the Dallas Cowboys an opportunity to be competitive versus the Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. Nevertheless, they pushed the defending Super Bowl champions to the limit in a nail-biting two-point loss that came down to the last seconds.

Also if the Cowboys had actually won the video game it was the period opener so there wouldn't be a factor to panic concerning the results. Nonetheless, the Cowboys had some remarkable performances as well as others that left a great deal to be preferred. Of the players with movable supplies, the celebrities came through. Here are a few of the gamers that enhanced their supply in Week 1 as well as the ones who require to go back to the attracting board.

Stockpile: DeMarcus Lawrence

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right take on Tristan Wirfs, one of the organization's ideal young gamers at the placement, and also made a take on that also brought about a fumble that was recovered by Randy Gregory. The Storage tank with a Peanut Strike. @TankLawrence #DallasCowboys: #DALvsTB on NBC: https://t.co/0VSAGL68p0 pic.twitter.com/AON8KDcmWN-- NFL(@NFL)September 10, 2021 Although he really did not obtain any kind of sacks, Lawrence

led the group with five pressures as well. He compels run plays back within to produce opportunities for his teammates, is stout against the run himself, and also obtains stress on the quarterback. Put simply, Lawrence is a total defensive end. Supply Down: Greg Zuerlein< img loading ="careless"course="

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https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/USATSI_16716793.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/USATSI_16716793.jpg?resize=480,320 480w"dimensions="(max-width: 1000px)100vw, 1000px "> A group need to take advantage of every possibility to score factors. That's specifically true when betting a Tom Brady-led offense that will ultimately set up a couple of scores. The Cowboys only shed by 2 points, but Zuerlein cost the Cowboys more than that in Week 1. Zuerlein missed a 60-yard effort prior to halftime however no one expected him to be successful anyhow so that one can be rejected. However, there were back-to-back possessions in the first half where Zuerlein missed out on a 31-yard field goal and an additional point. That's four factors ended the scoreboard in a two-point loss. Numerous other plays impacted the end result of the game too yet these were vital mistakes by Zuerlein and also he'll have to be better moving forward.

Stock Up: Tyron Smith

After missing out on 3 video games each season from 2016 through 2019, Smith missed out on 14 video games in 2020 after having neck surgery. He got involved in terrific form during the offseason to the point he was able to

ditch the protective neck roll he's worn for several years. His initial test of the 2021 season wouldn't be simple against an awesome pass rush like the Buccaneers have, but he really did not dissatisfy. Smith appeared like he never missed any time at all. According to Pro Football Focus, he didn't allow a solitary pressure in 62 pass-blocking breaks. This performance would have gone over even if Smith had not been making a return from an injury. Nevertheless, when factoring in his time away from the area and having to obstruct Jason Pierre-Paul in addition to Vita Vea it makes it that better.

.@dallascowboys #TyronSmith like it gets on the #blindside. Meat hooks 4 Vice Grips. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/IGgcWpJZsW

-- Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 11, 2021

And Tyron Smith didn't even flinch. https://t.co/TsudeAd6BW

-- Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) September 10, 2021

When he's healthy and balanced Smith can still make the situation for being the best left tackle in the NFL. He's a massive return for the Cowboys roster.

Stock Down: Anthony Brown

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https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b99b011e970b4a70bcc9b2e1ab17dcbf.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b99b011e970b4a70bcc9b2e1ab17dcbf.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b99b011e970b4a70bcc9b2e1ab17dcbf.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b99b011e970b4a70bcc9b2e1ab17dcbf.jpg?resize=480,320 480w "dimensions ="( max-width: 1000px)100vw, 1000px"> Brown has been a much-maligned player throughout his initial five periods with the Dallas Cowboys. However, he had a good training school and also gained a starting role contrary Trevon Diggs for the 2021 season. Nonetheless, now the games count genuine and also Brown battled strongly against the Buccaneers. According to Next Gen Statistics, when Brown was the closest protector to a target Tom Brady completed all 5 of his passes for 116 backyards. For the game, Brown allowed nine receptions on 10 targets for 134 backyards as well as a goal. Brown might be a decent deepness item yet he's simply not that you want covering high-level receivers on a regular basis.

If this lackluster play proceeds the edges that are currently considered as deepness will certainly need to see the area.

Stockpile: Ezekiel Elliott < img loading="lazy"course ="size-full wp-image-678208"src="https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b233f63898864a0b9158d17063c33dfa.jpg"alt= ""width="1000"height="666"srcset=" https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b233f63898864a0b9158d17063c33dfa.jpg 4200w, https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b233f63898864a0b9158d17063c33dfa.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b233f63898864a0b9158d17063c33dfa.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b233f63898864a0b9158d17063c33dfa.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b233f63898864a0b9158d17063c33dfa.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b233f63898864a0b9158d17063c33dfa.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2021/09/b233f63898864a0b9158d17063c33dfa.jpg?resize=480,320 480w "dimensions=" (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"> The box score shows Elliott had not been much of an aspect against the Buccaneers. He just had 33 backyards on 11 brings as well as added simply 6 even more yards on 2 functions. Total running back, however, find means to affect the video game also when the stats aren't substantial. With QB Dak Prescott checking out of countless runs and with a total game plan geared towards avoiding the Buccaneers vaunted run protection Elliott placed a different ability on screen, pass stopping.

In the video clip listed below, Elliott is seen picking up blitzing linebackers as well as defensive backs, as well as he helped against edge rushers too. According to Pro Football Emphasis, Dak Prescott finished with 41 pass efforts from a clean pocket. Likewise, he was just sacked once in 68 dropbacks, and also Elliott played a big role in that.

Zeke placed in work as a blocker last night @EzekielElliott @dallascowboys pic.twitter.com/WfeXa9pwso

-- The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 10, 2021

A video game similar to this from Elliott won't get spoken about much in terms of him having a huge evening.