"Arizona brought a steady flow of simulated pressure and Booker generally did well. The Cowboys still surrendered five sacks and nine quarterback hits, but most of that stress came in long-yardage stretches when the Cardinals dialed up late stunts. That explains why so many drives felt one snap away from staying on schedule. It wasn't perfect from Booker. A couple of third down plays turned into late pressure when Arizona's loopers arrived and got through,"
"Ezeiruaku's night against Arizona was actually pretty good despite the defense failing so miserably. He threatened the edges early, used his relentless motor to keep Jacoby Brissett on the move. A couple of second-effort wins showed the sequencing he's been stacking with his speed to power, and those snaps pressured the QB into a couple of hurried throws. Early in the first quarter on a third-and-medium play, Ezeiruaku lined up outside the tackle in a wide-9 position"
The Cowboys surrendered five sacks and nine quarterback hits, with much of the pressure arriving during long-yardage situations and late stunt packages. Booker played 67 snaps, graded well in pass protection (86.0) and run blocking (82.0), and handled simulated pressure effectively but committed a third-down penalty that erased a conversion. Ezeiruaku played 51 snaps, registered multiple pressures and a sack, and used speed-to-power sequencing and second-effort plays to disrupt the quarterback and force hurried throws. Individual rookie performances showed promise amid broader offensive and defensive breakdowns that contributed to the loss.
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