TOP 5 GRADES:
EDGE Von Miller, 89.6 overall grade
RB C.J. Anderson, 87.7 overall grade
CB Chris Harris Jr., 87.7 overall grade
EDGE Shaquil Barrett, 87.3 overall grade
CB Aqib Talib, 84.3 overall grade
PERFORMANCES OF NOTE:
RB C.J. ANDERSON, 87.7 OVERALL GRADE
Anderson didn’t get much help up front from his offensive line, but was still quite effective as a runner. He averaged over three yards after contact per carry, forced six missed tackles, and found the endzone once. He added another 36 yards as a receiver on three catches where he scored another touchdown.
QB TREVOR SIEMIAN, 72.6 OVERALL GRADE
Overall it was a pretty good outing for Siemian, but there was a big difference in his performance based on if he was pressured or not. When kept clean, Siemian had an adjusted completion percentage of 88 percent, all four touchdown passes, and a passer rating of 143.9. However, he completed just one five-yard pass on ten dropbacks under pressure. He also kept most of his passes shorter, with just three completions targeted 10-plus yards downfield, and 52 percent of his passing yards coming after the catch.
EDGE SHAQUIL BARRETT, 87.3 OVERALL GRADE
Von Miller was the story in this game, but Barrett’s performance against a far better blocker in the shape of LT Tyron Smith (65.1), may have been just as impressive. Barrett didn’t get a sack, but had nine total pressures himself, and led the team in defensive stops with five in the run game.
CB AQIB TALIB, 84.3 OVERALL GRADE
Talib could easily have come out of this game with three interceptions to his name, and had two passes ripped out of his hands by Dez Bryant turning defensive back. Talib ended up with a pick, two pass breakups and scored the final touchdown of the game, bringing his interception back 103 yards for a score.