1. Kelvin Joseph
On 105.3thefan last week, Jerry Jones acknowledged that it’s time for Kelvin Joseph “to become a man.” With injuries to Jourdan Lewis and Anthony Brown, the Cowboys have needed players like Joseph and DaRon Bland to step up.
Last week, Joseph played 40 snaps and allowed four catches on five targets for 69 yards, according to PFF. He did have a nice pass breakup in the fourth quarter on a 3rd & 7 to allow a Texans punt.
Kelvin Joseph coverage stats (per PFF) vs. the Texans:
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5 targets
4 catches allowed
69 yards allowed
1 PBU
Joseph will surely need to step up in the secondary this season to help Dallas make a deep playoff push. Between the off-field issues and limited playing time so far in his career, the former Kentucky cornerback hasn’t lived up to his second-round value.
But now is the time for Joseph to show his talent on the field. He’s going to have a tough matchup lining up against A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith on Christmas Eve and more difficult matchups to come in the playoffs.
This Jaguars game is as good a chance as any for the young cornerback to continue to develop in a game facing receivers like Christian Kirk, Zay Jones and Marvin Jones Jr.
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