Blogging The Boys
Every week, we’re digging into the trenches, offense and defense, because that’s where the real action happens. In this installment, we’re shining a spotlight on the offensive line, who’s holding it down, who’s opening holes, and who’s keeping Dak Prescott clean. Let’s get to it. (Grades given are overall offensive grades found on PFF.com)
Tyler Guyton
(2025 Stats: 61 Total Snaps, 40 Pass Blocks, 5 Pressures, 0 QB Hits, 0 Sacks, 0 Penalties)
Tyler Guyton’s season debut against the Philadelphia Eagles was always going to be a baptism of fire. Facing one of the league’s most physical defensive fronts, the Dallas Cowboys’ sophomore left tackle held his own and showed flashes of why the team trusted him as a starter even though he missed most of preseason with injury. Guyton played with toughness and energy, standing his ground against the Eagles’ powerful pass rush. At one point, he even delivered a heavy left-handed strike mid-block, showing a willingness to dictate the fight at the line of scrimmage.
New York relies on movement, blitzes, and stunts to create chaos and test offensive line communication. Their scheme often forces one-on-one battles where technique and awareness are put under the microscope. The good news is that Guyton has the athleticism and size to allow him to anchor well. Staying disciplined with good pad level will neutralize those bull rushes and one-on-one situations, something Guyton proved he could do easily last week.
Guyton passed his first test back from injury showing toughness and poise against a top-tier Eagles front. Against the Giants, the challenge shifts, it’s less about sheer strength and more about technique, awareness, and discipline. If he builds on last week’s showing, his play could be the difference between a shaky offensive line and one that controls the tempo, and that should put Dallas in prime position to secure a divisional win, and even start to change fan opinion on after last season.
(Grade: 42.2)
Tyler Smith
(2025 Stats: 61 Total snaps, 40 Pass Blocks, 2 Pressures, 0 QB Hits, 0 Sacks, 1 Penalty)
While the Giants lack a pass rush as dominant as Philadelphia’s, Smith needs to be on form this week and keep Dexter Lawrence in check. Smith must now be the leader on the offensive line and show discipline and help communicate against a twisting defensive front. Guyton relied on Smith’s steadiness all last week and keeping that same level of cohesion and consistency will be important again this week. His ability to neutralize the Giants’ interior pressure, especially in high-leverage situations, will be vital. If Smith continues to marry technique with consistency this week and lead by example, he’ll be instrumental in controlling the line of scrimmage and helping the all important run game stay ahead of the chains.
(Grade: 62.4)
Cooper Beebe
(2025 Stats: 61 Total Snaps, 40 Pass Blocks, 2 Pressures, 0 QB Hits, 0 Sacks, 0 Penalties)
Cooper Beebe showcased a clean, confident floor, with minimal pressures...
