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Dallas Cowboys beat Packers: Offensive Player Grades

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 6:27 p.m. ET

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Following the Dallas Cowboys 30-16 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, we attempt to assign a grade for each of the Cowboys offensive stars.

Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) following the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Cowboys won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

On Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Green Bay Packers on the road in a decisive victory, 30-16. The Cowboys were able to score on their opening drive and never trailed in the game due to the efforts of their offense.

Reacting right after the end of the game, we’ll try to assign a grade for each of the Cowboys offensive stars following Dallas’ fifth-straight victory.

Dak Prescott

QB, DallasCowboys

But he still wasn’t all that bad.

Prescott did complete 18 of his 27 throws for 247 yards and three touchdowns. But Dak also fumbled the ball twice, losing it to the defense once.

The 23-year old also threw his first interception of his young career on a miscommunication with tight end Jason Witten.

Facing adversity and a pretty consistent pass rush from the Packers, Prescott still found a way to led Dallas to victory.

The rookie’s best quality has been his ability to control himself under pressure. His legend is only growing.

The Cowboys now head to their bye week with a possible dilemma under center that likely got it’s answer following Sunday’s decisive win over the Packers.

Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) stiff arms Green Bay Packers cornerback LaDarius Gunter (36) during the third quarter at Lambeau Field. The Cowboys won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Ezekiel Elliott

RB, Dallas Cowboys

Coming into Sunday’s matchup with the Packers, Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott had rushed for over 134 yards in each of his last three outings.

So the question was: What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?

The answer: Elliott rushes for 157 yards on 27 carries and the Cowboys win by 14 points in Lambeau Field.

The Cowboys offensive line once again won the battle in the trenches. Although it was certainly tougher sledding against the Packers front seven than their previous matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Elliott now has 703 rushing yards over the Cowboys first six games. He’s on pace to have a near 2,000-yard rushing season in his first year.

Former Cowboy running back DeMarco Murray holds the Cowboys’ all-time record in a season with 1,845 rushing yards back in 2014.

The only thing missing from Sunday’s game for Zeke…a touchdown. Elliott has scored five rushing touchdowns so far this year.

Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Cole Beasley

WR, DallasCowboys

Scoring three touchdowns in his last two games, Beasley is quickly becoming the favorite target of rookie quarterback Dak Prescott regardless of the team’s position on the field.

Against the Packers on Sunday, the 27-year old recorded six receptions for 58 yards and scored twice.

Standing only 5-8, 180 pounds (if that), the diminutive player has been the team’s most consistent receiver through the first six games of the season. That’s saying a lot when you have All-Pro Dez Bryant in your receiving corps.

Through six games, Beasley has recorded 33 receptions for 390 yards and three touchdowns.

Arguably the team’s best player coming out of training camp the past two years, it was only a matter of time before Beasley became a household name.

At this point, Cole is likely the best slot receiver in the NFL. On Sunday, he proved why.

October 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi

Terrance Williams

WR, DallasCowboys

Following an injury to All-Pro wide out Dez Bryant in Week One last year, Williams had a tough time filling Dez’s sizeable shoes. He struggled so much last season some believed it could have been his last in Dallas.

So when Bryant went down with a leg injury in Week Three this season, some feared the worst when it came to Williams.

Instead, the 27-year old receiver has played admirably in Bryant’s absence. In his last four outings, Williams has recorded 17 catches for 277 yards and one score.

More importantly, Terrance has been able to get open for his rookie quarterback under center, Dak Prescott.

As getting separation from defenders is Williams’ biggest weakness, that’s a positive sign!

And it has come at the right time for the former third rounder out of Baylor, as he’s in the final year of his rookie deal.

Sunday against the Packers, Williams led the team in receiving yards with 75 off of four receptions.

T-Will’s consistent play bodes well for his future with the franchise,

Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys’ Brice Butlercatches a second quarter touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers’ LaDarius Gunter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Wm. Glasheen/Wisconsin via USA TODAY Sports

Brice Butler

WR, DallasCowboys

On one hand, the talented speedster recorded a beautiful touchdown catch at the end of the second quarter that gave the Cowboys a 17-6 led going into halftime.

On the other, Butler once again flashed his immaturity by committing a senseless block in the back penalty on a long Cole Beasley reception and run early in the game.

The 26-year old also dropped a long pass that could have prevented a turnover as rookie quarterback Dak Prescott would throw the first interception of his career on the very nest play.

In his second season in Dallas, and the fifth in the NFL, we are starting to realize why the Oakland Raiders we’re willing to trade him to Dallas early last season.

Despite his height (6-3) and his blazing 4.36 speed, Butler is undisciplined and has a tendency to make boneheaded decisions.

If he doesn’t get his game turned around soon, I can envision rookie wide out Andy Jones in his spot next season.

Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) catches a pass in front of Green Bay Packers safety Morgan Burnett (42) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Jason Witten

TE, DallasCowboys

Witten likely misses veteran quarterback Tony Romo the most, as the former roommates have a unique bond and connection on the field.

With Prescott under center, that connection to the wily veteran tight end seems inconsistent at times.

Against the Packers, Dak targeted Witten eight times. The most of any Cowboys receiver.

Witten caught four of those passes for 42 yards. A couple of those clutch catches resulted in first downs.

But a miscommunication between the two also resulted in Prescott’s first interception of the season. Whether it was a bad throw, a bad route or some combination of the two; chemistry between these key players seems off at times.

It’s something that took Romo and Witten years to build. And Prescott is clearly looking for #82. Let’s hope all they need is time to build their own bond.

Until then, Cole Beasley is always open.

Those are our grades for some of the Dallas Cowboys offensive stars following Sunday’s victory over the Green Bay Packers. What are yours? List your offensive grades for the Cowboys below in our comment section and tell us why they may differ from ours. Thanks for reading!