NY Giants studs and duds vs. Cowboys: Devonta Freeman powers offense, Markus Golden struggles mightily

Oct 11, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (31) runs the ball in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (31) runs the ball in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dud: LT Andrew Thomas

Sunday was a low-point of what has been a rocky start to No. 4 overall pick Andrew Thomas’ career.

Cowboys edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence bull-rushed right past Thomas with 5:08 remaining in the second quarter and rocked Daniel Jones from behind, forcing a fumble that Anthony Brown recovered and returned for a touchdown.

Lawrence’s was the fourth sack allowed by Thomas through five weeks. Entering Sunday, Pro Football Focus ranked Thomas as the 65th out of 70 offensive tackles in the NFL.

At least Thomas caught a pass for a two-point conversion …

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