Want to know which Cowboys defensive players were on the field in the first half against the Texans? Look no further.
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So, it's confirmed that the Cowboys were without 3 presume starters on the defensive front.
Lawrence (DE), Gallimore DT, and Watkins DT were out.
The FA they signed during the off-season (9 starts for the Jets 4 Sacks), Basham (DE), who was supposedly to be a part of the rotation, was also out.
The 4th starter, DE Gregory, was limited to 14 snaps due to an injury he suffered in the previous season game.
He did not show up on the stat sheet (gamebook provided by Speedy above).
Basically, the Cowboys had no pass rushers.
Probably why they decided to work on numerous zone dog.