"It seems that 13 games might just be the wall for many of the Dallas Cowboys rookie class. Their production slipped in the Cowboys' loss to the Lions last week. The two lone exceptions are Tyler Booker and Donovan Ezeiruaku. Although in Booker's case, he's only played in 10 games this year, so his legs might be a bit fresher. Dallas is fighting for its playoff life. In a way, the playoffs begin this week, since even one loss probably ends any chance of making the postseason."
"Tyler Booker's ankle injury is in the distant past, and the last two weeks he's been solid. Booker saw all 82 offensive snaps and six more (18%) on special teams. The Cowboys' first round pick recorded his second-straight penalty-free game. But he was part of an offensive line that allowed Dak Prescott to be sacked five times. The second round pick, Donovan Ezeiruaku, recorded four tackles, one for a loss, on 49 defensive snaps in his fifth-straight start."
Thirteen games appears to be a barrier for many Dallas Cowboys rookies as overall production slipped in the loss to Detroit. Tyler Booker and Donovan Ezeiruaku stand out as the only consistent contributors, with Booker playing fewer games and therefore potentially fresher. Dallas faces a critical stretch where a single loss could end playoff hopes, increasing dependence on rookie contributions. Booker played every offensive snap, remained penalty-free for a second straight game, but the line allowed five sacks. Ezeiruaku recorded four tackles including a tackle for loss in his fifth consecutive start. Several other rookies saw reduced roles or were inactive.
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