Booker's solid return after 3 weeks away leads effort by rookies

"Offensive guard Tyler Booker made his return to the starting lineup on Sunday a successful one in a game that was very successful for most of the 2025 rookies. Booker played on all 67 offensive snaps for Dallas. He also had eight more on special teams. More importantly, he looked fully recovered from the high ankle sprains that sidelined him for three games."

"Linebacker Shemar James, a fifth-rounder, continues to be the best defensive rookie on the team. He's even making a solid case for defensive rookie of the year in the NFL. James, in his second start of the season, tied for the team high with nine tackles, one for a loss, and two quarterback hits. One of those hits was his first career sack and a forced fumble, recovered by Jadeveon Clowney, that knocked Jayden Daniels out of the game."

"Running back Jaydon Blue, taken in the fifth round, played in his third-straight game. Blue had seven carries for 29 yards and added a five-yard catch on his only target. It was Blue's best game of the year. He now has 36 yards on 14 carries to go along with his only reception. Defensive back Alijah Clark, an undrafted free agent rookie, had two tackles in just five defensive snaps and 22 special teams snaps against the Commanders."

Tyler Booker returned to the starting lineup and played all 67 offensive snaps, plus eight special teams snaps, and looked fully recovered from high-ankle sprains. His only penalty was a fourth-quarter holding call. Defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku remains a nonstarter but recorded four tackles, two for loss, a sack, and a quarterback hit. Linebacker Shemar James tied for a team-high nine tackles in his second start, adding a sack, forced fumble, and two quarterback hits. Running back Jaydon Blue had seven carries for 29 yards and a five-yard catch. Undrafted defensive back Alijah Clark had two tackles and 22 special teams snaps. Defensive tackle Jay Toia returned to inactive status, totaling two tackles and 57 defensive snaps.

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