After forcing just 16 takeaways last season, the Cowboys forced 6 against the Giants week 1. They won’t do that every week, but it’s just another sign that takeaways are very inconsistent on a year to year basis. They’re also very inconsistent on a week-to-week basis unfortunately for the Cowboys as teams who win the turnover battle by 5 have a turnover margin of -0.4 the following week on average. Their secondary will have to play better next week, but the good news is that injury filler starters Nick Hayden and George Selvie dominated in their first career start. So much for them having no depth. Once Jay Ratliff and Anthony Spencer return, they could have a loaded front.

Week 1 Studs

RE DeMarcus Ware

LE George Selvie

DT Jason Hatcher

DT Nick Hayden

SS Barry Church

Week 1 Duds

RG Mackenzy Bernadeau

CB Morris Claiborne

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