*Jaylon Smith – Noteworthy
LB Jaylon Smith was in on 12 tackles Sunday night against the Texans. That included six solo tackles, the team’s only sack and three tackles for a loss. He also had one pass defense.
Christian Ringo – Noteworthy – Transaction
DT Christian Ringo was signed by the Cowboys to the practice squad Monday (Oct. 8). He had been released by the Cowboys from the practice squad Saturday because Dallas had just 52 players on the active roster. When that occurs, teams aren’t permitted to have their full number of practice-squad players.
Dak Prescott – Noteworthy
QB Dak Prescott completed 18 of 29 passes for 208 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. He was off target at key moments, including the passes that resulted in tipped-ball interceptions. Prescott is not completing many passes down the field and he’s had trouble making effective short passes as well.
DeMarcus Lawrence – Noteworthy
DE Demarcus Lawrence watched as J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney stole the spotlight from him on Sunday Night Football. Lawrence entered Week 5 as the NFL’s sack leader with 5 1/2, but the Texans held him to one assisted tackle and no sacks.
Ezekiel Elliott – Noteworthy – Injury
RB Ezekiel Elliott gained just 54 yards on 20 carries in the Cowboys loss to Houston. He came up limping after a four-yard carry in overtime but returned to the game a few plays later. Garrett said Elliott might be banged up, but the running back’s toughness will keep him on the field. Elliott also caught seven passes for 30 yards
Michael Gallup – Noteworthy
WR Michael Gallup has managed just six receptions for 82 yards over five games. He got the Cowboys’ hopes up with a solid training camp, showing skills that made the team think he could be a productive wide receiver. By comparison, Texans’ fourth-round pick, WR Keke Coutee, caught six passes for 51 yards and a touchdown in Houston’s overtime win against Dallas on Sunday night.