The Dallas Cowboys’ offense is going to be facing their stiffest test of the season, perhaps any recent season, this Sunday when they travel to Massachusetts to take on the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick’s defense has been operating in another stratosphere from the rest of the league this season, shutting down all comers in the passing game.
Dallas, a juggernaut of equal excellence on offense, will need all hands on deck in order to be their best selves, and on Wednesday got a surprise indicator in that direction. Left guard Connor Williams was back at practice after missing Sunday’s win over Detroit. Williams had arthroscopic knee surgery following the club’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10.
Eight days removed from arthroscopic knee surgery, Cowboys LG Connor Williams is back working with first-team offense. No knee brace visible. Missed one game. Xavier Su’a-Filo started for him Sunday vs. Lions. pic.twitter.com/s19KOOYyyf
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) November 20, 2019
Su’a-Filo performed very well in one facet, but was as bad in run blocking as he was excellent in pass protection. Williams’ performance this season has been in the middle on both fronts.
If he’s able to suit up Week 12, that means that Dallas could have their starting five in tact, with the possibility that La’el Collins is able to start at right tackle after having his legs fallen into in the second half of the club’s win over Detroit. Owner Jerry Jones spoke Tuesday and said he was optimistic, though Collins did not practice Wednesday.
Also practicing Wednesday was WR Amari Cooper (knee) and safety Jeff Heath (shoulder). The club was without LB Joe Thomas, however.
LB Joe Thomas and RT La’el Collins among the missing today at practice.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) November 20, 2019
Dallas signed CB Deante Burton after placing CB Anthony Brown on IR following triceps surgery.
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