WATCH: Cowboys score on blocked punt by Dorance Armstrong
The Dallas Cowboys put up a monster second quarter versus the 4-4 Atlanta Falcons, capped by a blocked punt that resulted in a touchdown for the special teams unit.
Dorance Armstrong, a fourth-year defensive end out of Kansas, blocked a punt by the Falcons on a 4th down at the 18-yard line.
Dallas Cowboys rookie cornerback Nahshon Wright came up with the recovery in the endzone, making it 36-3 at the half in Dallas.
Dorance Armstrong has six tackles on the season through Week 10. In his four-year career, he’s forced two fumbles and recovered one.
As for Nahshon Wright, the score is the first of his NFL career. The Cowboys drafted the former Oregon State corner in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
The Dallas Cowboys are bouncing back in a major way after falling to the Denver Broncos in shocking fashion last week. Despite that loss, Jerry Jones’ squad is 6-2 and own a safe lead over the rest of the NFC East.
Dallas Cowboys face Falcons without Tyron Smith, more
Tyron Smith, the Cowboys left tackle, has been dealing with an ankle issue for multiple weeks now. Smith played in Week 9 against the Vikings before leaving with an injury. He did not play last week in the Cowboys’ loss to the Denver Broncos.
Some other key offensive contributors have also been dealing with some injuries over the last week. Quarterback Dak Prescott is fully healthy after returning against the Broncos last week. Wide receiver Cedric Wilson carried a questionable designation into the weekend. Wilson has been dealing with a shoulder injury.
Amari Cooper (hamstring) was limited in practice this week but does not carry an injury designation into the weekend. Running back Ezekiel Elliott practiced in full on Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday. The Cowboys also activated receiver Michael Gallup from injured reserve this week.
On the defensive side of the ball, star defensive end Randy Gregory was placed on injured reserve this week with a calf injury. He will now be inactive for the Cowboys against the Falcons. Gregory’s injury will likely result in an increase in playing time for rookie linebacker/edge Micah Parsons.
Dexter Lawrence has only played in one game this season, the season opener against Tampa Bay. He has been working his way back from a foot injury, and he is still not ready to return for the Cowboys.