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Cowboys in the NFL, Week 16
December 26, 2017 | Cowboy Football
Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey put up the most impressive display this weekend, as he drilled a season-high four field goals, including two that were beyond 50 yards in length, during Dallas' clash with Seattle. Bailey, the second-most accurate kicker in NFL history, has made 15 of his 19 field goal attempts this season and has missed just one PAT try.
It's GOOD!
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 24, 2017
Dan Bailey gets another 51-yard kick before the end of the 1st half! #SEAvsDAL pic.twitter.com/LCfAGihq3s
Bailey's temmate, Dez Bryant, also continued to be a key cog in the Dallas offense, as he hauled in three passes for 44 yards. Bryant, the Cowboys' all-time leader in touchdown receptions, has racked up 815 receiving yards and scored six touchdowns on 66 receptions so far in 2017.
.@dak spins out of pressure and finds @DezBryant DEEP! #DallasCowboys #SEAvsDAL pic.twitter.com/eRGxvAARfh
— NFL (@NFL) December 24, 2017
The Seahawks, who knocked Dallas out of playoff contention with a 21-12 victory Sunday, might also be adding some firepower for their potential postseason run in the form of tailback Chris Carson.
A seventh-round draft pick, Carson was having an impressive rookie campaign, racking up 267 total yards and scoring his first career touchdown before going down with an injury. He has been out since suffering what looked like a season-ending leg injury on October 1, but has begun to creep closer to returning to game action as the playoffs near.
If you're interested in Seahawks rookie Chris Carson's progress. He posted this snippet for your viewing pleasure. pic.twitter.com/INd3Es7iZy
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) December 22, 2017
Several former OSU defenders also saw action this week as well, as Rams cornerback Kevin Peterson, Packers cornerback Lenzy Pipkins and Dolphins defensive tackle Vincent Taylor all competed in limited action. Taylor, in particular, has been impressive this season in his small sample size, as he has logged 18 total tackles, including 11 solo stops, and blocked one kick so far this season.
.@BallOut_96 looks back on his draft experience and how his transition from high school to college football helped him grow.
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 19, 2017
Walk & Talk Fueled By @Gatorade pic.twitter.com/dYzXhiYTl7
On the offensive side of the ball, Russell Okung and Lane Taylor have both been key contributors on the Chargers' and Packers' offensive lines, respectively. Okung has been the anchor of one of the league's most efficient pass-protection groups, and for his play he was selected as an alternate for the 2018 Pro Bowl.
.@MelvinIngram, @Melvingordon25, @RussellOkung and @CoreyLiuget selected as alternates for the 2018 Pro Bowl.
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) December 20, 2017
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