Battle of the big legs

Cowboys rookie David Buehler is tied for third in the NFL with eight touchbacks. Atlanta's Michael Koenen has seven. The Cowboys are holding opponents on kickoffs to an average starting point of the 22.2 yard line, which is fourth in the NFL. Atlanta has the best starting spot, allowing teams to get to the 19.8 yard line. Eric Weems is averaging 28.6 yards per kick return for the Falcons. The Cowboys will be unveiling Allen Rossum for the first time Sunday. How goes the kickoff battle could play a big part in Sunday's game and Buehler knows it. "It definitely gives you the desire to do your job well," Buehler said. "You're always competing against yourself but when you're going against another team that has done what they've done, you push yourself that much more." Buehler needs three touchbacks to tie Toby Gowin for the third most in a season and eight more to tie Gowin's mark for the most in a year after the NFL moved the spot back ...