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Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers: 5 players to watch

By Steven Mullenax

GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 11: Demarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys sacks quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter of the 2015 NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 11, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 11: Demarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys sacks quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter of the 2015 NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 11, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 02: Anthony Hitchens #59 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after sacking quarterback Blaine Gabbert #2 of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 02: Anthony Hitchens #59 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after sacking quarterback Blaine Gabbert #2 of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Anthony Hitchens, Linebacker

When veteran linebacker Anthony Hitchens suffered a knee injury prior to the start of the season, the Cowboys feared the worst.

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Fortunately, the former fourth rounder only suffered a tibial plateau fracture. And thanks to the miracle of modern medicine, the 25-year old is set to make his return in Week Five.

And it’s just in time. With two time Pro Bowler Sean Lee struggling with a hamstring injury, Hitchens is expected to play a major role against the Packers Sunday afternoon.

Along with second-year phenom Jaylon Smith, the fourth-year linebacker is expected to bring some stability to a defense that allowed Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley to run rampant on them in Week Four.

Hitchens was arguably the Cowboys best player during training camp this offseason. He is also in a contract year, which makes his future in Dallas unsure. Especially considering the play of Jaylon Smith.

But for now, Hitchens is a sight for sore eyes. And his return to the lineup can only mean good things for this Cowboys defense.

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