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Stars and starters sit out, Cowboys beat Cardinals 20-18
CANTON, Ohio (AP) Now that the Dallas Cowboys have taken care of business in the Hall of Fame game, they're going to hang around for a couple of days.
Why not? The boss is about to get a gold jacket.
With no stars and few starters on the field Thursday night, the Cowboys edged the Arizona Cardinals 20-18. The idea, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said, was to get the young players lots of action, win the game, then get ready for owner Jerry Jones' induction on Saturday night.
So the team will be off Friday, practice in Cleveland on Saturday, then tour the hall before the evening ceremonies.
''This is a great experience not only for Jerry and the Jones family,'' Garrett said, ''but for the entire Dallas Cowboys family. We all take ownership in his induction.''
Garrett saw lots of value in playing an extra exhibition game.
''As a player you learn so much more in game situations than in any other environment,'' he said. ''There's nothing like putting on a uniform and going on a real football field and playing versus an opponent.''
Rookie Sam Irwin-Hill, unlikely to beat out Dallas veteran Dan Bailey for the placekicking job, made field goals of 23 and 43 yards, the latter providing the winning points in the fourth quarter.
The opening half featured a handful of big plays, with Arizona's third-string quarterback, Blaine Gabbert, consistently finding open receivers down the middle.
''There were a couple specific plays by the defense on those first couple of drives,'' Garrett said. ''Blown assignments on a big third-down conversion, and it wasn't physical enough. It wasn't aggressive enough.''
Dallas' Kellen Moore, who missed last season with an ankle injury, had some success passing down the sidelines, but his second-quarter interception by Brandon Williams in the end zone ruined a drive.
With the likes of Carson Palmer, Larry Fitzgerald, David Johnson, Patrick Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu sitting it out, Arizona could be pleased with the work of backup running backs Kerwynn Williams and Andre Ellington, who both scored on short runs.
''It was great to see the offense move the ball and get touchdowns on those first two drives,'' Fitzgerald said. ''O-line, running game, passing the ball, that was impressive and I'm happy for every one of those guys.''
And with Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Jason Witten, Sean Lee and their strong offensive line pretty much inactive, the Cowboys could point to veteran RB Alfred Morris and receivers Brice Butler and Rico Gathers.
Morris showed off a spin move worthy of Elliott on a 25-yard run, Butler had 78 yards on two catches in the first half, and Gathers, a hoops starter at Baylor, made a 26-yard touchdown catch.
Gathers also made a diving reception and slipped a pair of tackles on a 17-yard play early in the third period. That led to Uzoma Nwachukwu's 14-yard TD catch from fourth-string rookie Cooper Rush. The former rebounding standout had three catches for 59 yards.
''He's gotten so much better,'' Garrett said of Gathers, a practice squad player in 2016. ''He has a tremendous willingness to work and has come a long way, but has a long way to go.''
Generally, though, it was a sloppy exercise befitting the lack of star power.
TURF'S UP: At least the turf held up - unlike a year ago, when the game was canceled for safety reasons. The new field passed NFL operations directors' approval, and the footing was steady all night.
PREGAME INTROS: Jones drew the loudest cheers - no surprise considering the overwhelmingly pro-Cowboys crowd of 21,126 at the renovated Hall of Fame Stadium - in pregame introductions of the seven men who will be inducted into the shrine Saturday night.
Jones, Terrell Davis, Kurt Warner, Kenny Easley, LaDainian Tomlinson, Jason Taylor and Morten Andersen walked along midfield between the competing teams, often shaking hands with current players.
Hall of Famer Jackie Smith, who played tight end for both the Cowboys and Cardinals, performed a rousing national anthem.
TAKE A TABLET: Referee Jerome Boger was the first to use a Microsoft Surface tablet to handle replay reviews under a new NFL system. Final say on calls is being made by the officiating staff in New York, in consultation with the referee.
Dallas challenged a down-by-contact call in the third quarter that negated a Cardinals fumble. The verdict came quickly and the call was confirmed.
GO FOR 2: Arizona kicked the extra point after its second touchdown, but Dallas lined up illegally. So the half-the-distance penalty brought the ball inside the 2-yard line. Gabbert threw incomplete, but another flag was thrown for interference. Then Gabbert sneaked in from about the 1 to make it 15-0.
UP NEXT: Dallas hosts Indianapolis in the first full week of preseason games on Aug. 19. Arizona hosts Chicago that night.
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A. Ellington
32 RB 17 RuYds, RuTD, 15 ReYds, 2 RECs |
8
FPTS
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K. Moore
QB 182 PaYds, PaTD, INT, RuYd |
11
FPTS
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | - | - |
1st Downs | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Passing | 0 | 0 |
Penalty | 0 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
4th Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Total Net Yards | 0 | 0 |
Total Plays | 0 | 0 |
Avg Gain | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Rush Attempts | 0 | 0 |
Avg Rush Yards | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Passing | 0 | 0 |
Comp. - Att. | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Yards Per Pass | 0 | 0 |
Penalties - Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Touchdowns | ||
Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Other | ||
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 0 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Return Yards | ||
Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Red Zone Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
B. GabbertĀ
7 QB
9 FPTS
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B. Gabbert | 11/14 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. KnightĀ
1 QB
3 FPTS
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T. Knight | 5/14 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
T. LoganĀ
22 RB
2 FPTS
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T. Logan | 4 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. WilliamsĀ
33 RB
7 FPTS
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K. Williams | 5 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. EllingtonĀ
38 RB
8 FPTS
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A. Ellington | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. PennyĀ
35 RB
1 FPTS
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E. Penny | 8 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. KnightĀ
1 QB
3 FPTS
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T. Knight | 3 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. GabbertĀ
7 QB
9 FPTS
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B. Gabbert | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
I. MomahĀ
80 TE
4 FPTS
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I. Momah | 3 | 3 | 48 | 0 | 26 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. GoldenĀ
10 WR
3 FPTS
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B. Golden | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. BundyĀ
18 WR
3 FPTS
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M. Bundy | 3 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 18 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. RossĀ
15 WR
2 FPTS
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J. Ross | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. HoganĀ
85 WR
2 FPTS
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K. Hogan | 3 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. NiklasĀ
87 TE
2 FPTS
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T. Niklas | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. WilliamsĀ
16 WR
1 FPTS
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C. Williams | 2 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. EllingtonĀ
38 RB
8 FPTS
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A. Ellington | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. AgudosiĀ
19 WR
1 FPTS
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C. Agudosi | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. Seals-JonesĀ
86 TE
0 FPTS
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R. Seals-Jones | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. ChristianĀ
82 TE
0 FPTS
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G. Christian | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. NelsonĀ
14 WR
0 FPTS
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J. Nelson | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. LoganĀ
22 RB
2 FPTS
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T. Logan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. HubertĀ
81 WR
0 FPTS
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C. Hubert | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
A. BazzieĀ
54 LB
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A. Bazzie | 6-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. FordĀ
30 CB
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R. Ford | 6-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
I. GallonĀ
47 DB
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I. Gallon | 4-5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. WrightĀ
58 ILB
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S. Wright | 2-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. WilliamsĀ
26 CB
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B. Williams | 2-0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. BakerĀ
36 SAF
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B. Baker | 2-4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
X. WilliamsĀ
94 NT
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X. Williams | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Z. GoodenĀ
52 LB
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Z. Gooden | 2-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. JohnsonĀ
51 LB
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T. Johnson | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
O. PierreĀ
72 DT
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O. Pierre | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. AnauĀ
63 DE
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P. Anau | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. GrayĀ
25 DB
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D. Gray | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. LewisĀ
35 DB
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R. Lewis | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. TasiniĀ
65 DT
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P. Tasini | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. HayesĀ
48 DB
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D. Hayes | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. CapiĀ
42 LB
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C. Capi | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. GunterĀ
95 DE
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R. Gunter | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MoalaĀ
62 DT
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D. Moala | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. MartinĀ
96 LB
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K. Martin | 0-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
H. ReddickĀ
43 LB
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H. Reddick | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. NkemdicheĀ
90 DT
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R. Nkemdiche | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. JonesĀ
93 LB
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J. Jones | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
T. LoganĀ
22 RB
2 FPTS
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T. Logan | 2 | 35.5 | 43 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
T. LoganĀ 22 RB
2 FPTS
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T. Logan | 1 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
R. SmithĀ
45 RB
8 FPTS
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R. Smith | 18 | 64 | 0 | 16 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. MorrisĀ
46 RB
4 FPTS
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A. Morris | 7 | 42 | 0 | 25 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. RushĀ
7 QB
11 FPTS
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C. Rush | 2 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. HillmanĀ
37 RB
0 FPTS
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R. Hillman | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. MooreĀ
17 QB
11 FPTS
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K. Moore | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. McFaddenĀ
20 RB
0 FPTS
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D. McFadden | 3 | -6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
B. ButlerĀ
19 WR
7 FPTS
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B. Butler | 4 | 2 | 78 | 0 | 46 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. GathersĀ
80 TE
11 FPTS
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R. Gathers | 4 | 3 | 59 | 1 | 26 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. JonesĀ
81 WR
3 FPTS
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A. Jones | 4 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 20 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. SmithĀ
45 RB
8 FPTS
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R. Smith | 4 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. BrownĀ
18 WR
2 FPTS
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B. Brown | 7 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. JarwinĀ
89 TE
1 FPTS
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B. Jarwin | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. SmithĀ
41 FB
1 FPTS
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K. Smith | 5 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U. NwachukwuĀ
16 WR
7 FPTS
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U. Nwachukwu | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. HamlettĀ
86 TE
0 FPTS
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C. Hamlett | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. LenoirĀ
14 WR
0 FPTS
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L. Lenoir | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. BrownĀ
85 WR
0 FPTS
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N. Brown | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
J. JonesĀ
43 LB
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J. Jones | 8-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. JonesĀ
31 FS
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B. Jones | 5-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. LotuleleiĀ
47 LB
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J. Lotulelei | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. GilchristĀ
48 LB
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K. Gilchrist | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. HeathĀ
38 SS
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J. Heath | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. FrazierĀ
35 SS
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K. Frazier | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. BrownĀ
30 CB
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A. Brown | 2-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. AwuzieĀ
33 CB
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C. Awuzie | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. ThomasĀ
26 DB
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D. Thomas | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. WilberĀ
51 OLB
|
K. Wilber | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. McFaddenĀ
23 DB
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L. McFadden | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. WhiteĀ
39 CB
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M. White | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. LeslieĀ
40 DE
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D. Leslie | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
W. BaronĀ
68 DT
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W. Baron | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. WilsonĀ
57 OLB
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D. Wilson | 1-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. AshĀ
76 NT
|
R. Ash | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. ShowersĀ
28 DB
|
J. Showers | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MooreĀ
58 DE
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D. Moore | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. JonesĀ
56 DE
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L. Jones | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. CarrellĀ
69 DT
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J. Carrell | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. IvieĀ
74 DT
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J. Ivie | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. TapperĀ
99 DE
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C. Tapper | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
S. Irwin-HillĀ
2 P
0 FPTS
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S. Irwin-Hill | 2/2 | 43 | 2/2 | 8 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
S. Irwin-HillĀ
2 P
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S. Irwin-Hill | 5 | 36.8 | 1 | 45 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
L. LenoirĀ 14 WR
0 FPTS
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L. Lenoir | 2 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 |