Week One is officially in the books, and the season is under way. The Seahawks are coming off a close loss to the Cardinals, and will be looking to rebound at home in one of the loudest stadiums in the league.The Cowboys are coming off a big opening night win against division rival and Super Bowl champion New York Giants, and are looking to maintain their perfect record.I previewed both these teams last week- you can find the Cowboys here, and the Seahawks here.Every game winds up with unexpected heroes or factors, and this week is no exception. For starters, the Seahawks have to of the best (and most physical) starting corners in the league. Richard Sherman, the smaller of the two, measures in at 6' 3" and 195 pounds, with a 4.54 40 yard dash. Brandon Browner is 6'4" and 221 pounds, although he is slower with a 4.63 40 yard dash. That is why...Dez Bryant and Miles Austin will combine for LESS than 100 yards.Sherman and Browner have the size and athleticism to ...
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Brandon Browner,
Miles Austin,
Larry Fitzgerald,
Felix Jones,
Russell Wilson,
Pete Carroll,
Matt Flynn,
Doug Free,
Jason Garrett
TEAMS: Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants
TEAMS: Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants
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