Caleb Downs plays every snap as Cowboys secure Week 2 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys secured a victory against the Washington on Sunday. Rookie safety Caleb Downs participated in every defensive snap, showing increased reliance on bench players due to injuries. P.J. Locke left the game early with a foot injury, while cornerback Cobie Durant and linebacker Dee Winters also missed portions of the game. The Cowboys continued to utilize a consistent offensive lineup despite the defensive rotations.
- •Caleb Downs saw all 71 defensive snaps in Week 2.
- •P.J. Locke exited with a foot injury; expected to be short-term.
- •Cobie Durant and Dee Winters also faced injury issues during the game.
- •The Cowboys maintained offensive continuity with all starters logging significant snaps.
- •Markquese Bell stepped up to fill in for injured players.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Snap Counts: Cowboys rookie maxes out in Week 2 win; injuries require bench help
"The reins are off for Caleb Downs, who saw every defensive snap on Sunday. Injuries elsewhere required the bench to get involved.
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