Game facts: Cowboys at Cardinals (Cowboys facts)

Published: Sep 01, 2017 at 12:29 PM

Next Gen Stat:77.8 percent of Ezekiel Elliott's carries in Week 2 came against a 'loaded box' (loaded box = more defenders than blockers in the box).

Deja vu?: The Cardinals have loaded the box on 45.8 percent of opponent run plays this year (league average = 38.4)

Where's Dez?:Dez Bryant has averaged 1.68 yards per separation at target this year (league average = 2.88)

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