It probably won't go down as the game of the year because it ended in a tie, but good luck finding a more entertaining game this NFL season than the 40-40 thriller between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers on Sunday night.
The Cowboys had the game won multiple times in regulation, but the defense simply couldn't get a stop. Dak Prescott and the offense were as close to perfect as humanly possible, but settling for a field goal on the first drive of overtime proved to be the difference, even though the Packers inexplicably played for a tie in overtime.
Amidst the exchanging of haymakers, though, you might have missed Nate Thomas replace Tyler Guyton at left tackle late in regulation. That's because Guyton was in concussion protocol, as he revealed to Cowboys team reporter Patrik Walker after the game.
Cowboys starting LT Tyler Guyton suffered a concussion vs. the Packers
Guyton will now have to clear the NFL's concussion protocol to play in Week 5 against the Jets this coming Sunday. Just brutal news for an offensive line that is already without center Cooper Beebe and right guard Tyler Booker due to respective foot and ankle injuries.
If it's any consolation, the Cowboys' offensive line held their own against Micah Parsons and the Packers' vaunted pass rush. While Dak Prescott is a magician against pressure, Guyton in particular was instrumental in limiting Parsons' impact.
It wasn't a typical Parsons game, but he still finished with eight pressures and a 34.5 percent pass rush win rate, per Pro Football Focus, because that's what he does. But he didn't wreck the game because Guyton had what was definitively his best game as a pro.
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Guyton lost a few reps in pass protection, but he really dominated his former teammate in the run game, including on Dak Prescott's touchdown run when he completely stonewalled Parsons. It would be a big loss if Guyton were to miss time, but it bodes well that he was in good sprits after the game.
Luckily, Nate Thomas is a quality backup swing tackle. He spelled Terence Steele at right tackle on Sunday night, which seemed to be part of the game plan because Steele didn't suffer an injury. Thomas obviously replaced Guyton on the left side, and the line still did its job.
We'll have updates on Guyton as they're made available. It would be highly unfortunate if he had to miss a game or two right after he stood tall in the biggest game of his career.