Otherwise, we saw that Marion Barber had the majority of the work as the game went on. Say what you want about Barber, but it is clear he is the best "closer" the Cowboys have and a real natural for that spot of running against 9 man fronts as the Cowboys try to run the 4-minute drill and kill the game. Problem is, just like in baseball, what is the point of having a closer if you never have the lead?
As for Felix, we continue to see signs, but I would really like to see more before the end of the season where he proves that he is beyond a shadow of a doubt the #1 RB for the Cowboys moving forward. There have been hints and moments, but still, 3 years into his career, not enough to feel like that position is set for the next few years.
TOTAL SNAPS FOR RBs vs Detroit (56 plays)
| Half | 24-Barber | 28-Jones | 23-Choice |
| 1st | 8 | 12 | 0 |
| 2nd | 17 | 15 | 5 |
| Total | 25 | 27 | 5 |
There were 2 occasions where Barber and Jones were on the field for the same play. Neither play went well.
TOTAL SNAPS FOR RBs SEASON TO DATE (558 Total Plays)
| Half | 24-Barber | 28-Jones | 23-Choice |
| WK 1 | 28 | 28 | 13 |
| Wk 2 | 31 | 33 | 7 |
| Wk 3 | 30 | 17 | 10 |
| Wk 4 | 23 | 51 | 1 |
| Wk 5 | 24 | 33 | 0 |
| Wk 6 | 13 | 42 | 0 |
| Wk 7 | 22 | 38 | 8 |
| Wk 8 | 9 | 27 | 13 |
| Wk 9 | 15 | 31 | 0 |
| Wk 10 | 25 | 27 | 5 |
| Total | 220 | 327 | 57 |
In case this is your first time to check these numbers, this is all about snaps on the field - not touches or run plays. This is merely intended to see who is on the field and who is on the sideline for the Cowboys offense.
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