JJT: Defensive snaps: Sean Lee never comes off field

Defensive snaps: Sean Lee never comes off field
September, 25, 2012
By Jean-Jacques Taylor | ESPNDallas.com

IRVING, Texas -- A look at the snaps played by Cowboys’ defenders in the team’s 16-10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while analyzing what it means:

Sean Lee: 60 of 60
Brandon Carr: 57 of 60
Morris Claiborne: 56 of 60
DeMarcus Ware: 55 of 60
Anthony Spencer: 54 of 60
Bruce Carter: 53 of 60
Jason Hatcher: 47 of 60
Danny McCray: 46 of 60
Barry Church: 37 of 60
Sean Lissemore: 36 of 60
Orlando Scandrick: 32 of 60
Mike Jenkins: 31 of 60
Josh Brent-Price: 26 of 60
Marcus Spears: 22 of 60
Tyrone Crawford: 17 of 60
Victor Butler: 13 of 60
Mana Silva: 12 of 60
Dan Connor: 3 of 60
LaQuan Lewis: 1 of 60

Mike Jenkins debuted last week with a handful of plays, but he was outstanding when he was on the field against Tampa Bay, which will make it easier for the Cowboys to use Brandon Carr at safety, if they must, to compensate for the loss of Barry Church for the rest of the season. ... For the second time in three games, linebacker Sean Lee participated in every play. He leads the team in tackles and is a bonafide playmaker, which is why defensive coordinator Rob Ryan never wants to take him off the field. ... Victor Butler played sparingly, but he made a couple of good plays against the run. If he continues, then he’ll see his playing time increase. Ryan’s top priority is stopping the run. ... Dan Connor has 18 snaps on defense this season, which should be viewed more as a positive about Bruce Carter than a negative about Connor. ... Rookie Tyrone Crawford’s playing time increased for the third consecutive week. He had one pressure and was solid against the run.

Offensive snaps: Playing time suggests Jason Witten healthy
September, 25, 2012
By Jean-Jacques Taylor | ESPNDallas.com

A look at the snaps played by Cowboys’ offense in the team’s 16-10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while analyzing and discussing what it means:

RT Doug Free: 68 of 68
RG Mackenzy Bernadeau: 68 of 68
LT Tyron Smith: 68 of 68
C Ryan Cook: 68 of 68
QB Tony Romo: 68 of 68
TE Jason Witten: 68 of 68
LG Nate Livings: 64 of 68
WR Dez Bryant: 62 of 68
RB DeMarco Murray: 56 of 68
WR Miles Austin: 49 of 68
WR Kevin Ogletree: 40 of 68
TE John Phillips: 26 of 68
FB Lawrence Vickers: 19 of 68
RB Felix Jones: 11 of 68
WR Dwayne Harris: 7 of 68
RG Derrick Dockery: 4 of 68
TE James Hanna: 2 of 68

When Jason Witten tells you he’s completely healthy and his spleen has no impact on his poor performance through the first three games, then you have to believe him based on his playing time. Witten was the only skill position player not named Tony Romo to participate in every snap against the Bucs. ... Felix Jones continues to see his playing time dwindle, although he did manage two catches for 28 yards. ... Kevin Ogletree’s playing time increased for the third consecutive week, which should surprise no one since he’s tied for the team lead with 14 receptions. ... Nate Livings missed four plays with a finger injury that required him to wear a splint Monday.

Crawford's play has been encouraging.