Rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant (right) was a lone bright spot in disappointing loss. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)Just about the only thing to go right for the Dallas Cowboys Monday night was the outstanding play of first-year wideout Dez Bryant. Along with his electrifying 93-yard punt return, the second longest in Cowboys history, Bryant caught two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter to give Dallas a minuscule shot at the end of regulation against the New York Giants Giants.
Bryant finished the game with four receptions for 54 yards, two touchdown receptions and a punt return for a touchdown.
"Dez is a spectacular player," soon to be ex-Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said.
Thanks for the insight, Wade.
While it won't matter as much this season, the maturation of Bryant as a player will pay dividends for the Cowboys in seasons to come. Bryant is now is fifth among rookies in receiving yards (265), tied for first with Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams with three touchdown receptions, and is tied for first in the NFL among all players with two punt returns for touchdowns.
Bryant will likely receive his first NFL Rookie of the Week honor after his outstanding performance against the Giants. In what looks like a lost season for Dallas, Bryant gives this team another weapon in what looks to be a potent offense for years to come.
(Portions of this article were taken from The Associated Press)
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