Cowboys 2025 rookie report: A Mile-High mixed-bag performance against Denver
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Cowboys 2025 rookie report: A Mile-High mixed-bag performance against Denver
"In pass protection, Booker's technique did the heavy lifting. He managed to stay stubborn inside, kept a sturdy base, and refused to turn his shoulders when Zach Allen tried to use his power against him. The right side sorted most of the traffic on stunts and Booker absorbed the penetrator and managed to re-fit to keep the B-gap shut. That kept the pocket intact for Dak from Bookers perspective although pressure came from elsewhere."
"(Game stats- Snaps: 32, Total Tackles: 1, Pressures: 3, Sacks: 0, TFL: 0) Ezeiruaku showed up in Denver with a plan and the horsepower to run it. He varied his get-off, used his long arms to straighten the tackle, and kept his outside hip free so Bo Nix couldn't scramble. On pressure downs he paired speed-to-power with a late inside counter, twice forcing hurried checkdowns."
Booker played 74 snaps with 46 pass blocks, allowed no sacks or quarterback hits, and surrendered one pressure. He stayed stubborn inside, maintained a sturdy base, absorbed penetrators, and re-fit to keep the B-gap closed, helping preserve the pocket while pressure arrived from other areas. Booker also executed impactful double-teams near the goal line and helped create redzone rushing scores as Dallas totaled 31 attempts for 108 yards (3.5 YPC) and two rushing touchdowns. Ezeiruaku played 32 snaps with one tackle and three pressures, used varied get-offs, long-arm extension, and speed-to-power counters that forced hurried checkdowns, but showed moments of leaning, high-pad play and over-pursuit.
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