Dallas Cowboys: Studs and duds in frustrating Week 10 loss to Vikings

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings makes a two-point conversion against Chidobe Awuzie #24 of the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Stud: Robert Quinn

The Cowboys best find this offseason was easily Robert Quinn. He was added in a trade with the Miami Dolphins for a late-round pick and he’s been their top edge rusher this year — which is impressive considering he missed a lot of time in camp with a broken hand and was suspended for two games to start the season.

Quinn entered this game with 13 tackles and 6.5 sacks, which matches his season total from 2018. He already topped that sack total now as he was once again able to make the most out of his insane pass-rushing skills. The defense as a whole struggled, but he was not a part of that.

Dud: Chidobe Awuzie

A former second-round pick in 2017, Chidobe Awuzie has had a season to forget. Throughout the year, he’s struggled mightily to stop anyone he’s covering. Not only does he get beat, but his ability to find the ball has been non-existent.

That was evident on Sunday night more than once. One example was on a third-down play just before the half. A pass from Kirk Cousins was underthrown and Stefon Diggs adjusted to the ball and pulled it in for a 27-yard gain. He was later beat by tight end Kyle Rudolph on a two-point conversion. Both were examples of how his play has been this season.

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