Cowboys CB earns dreadful statistic after first two games of regular season

It took overtime, but the Dallas Cowboys earned their first win of the 2025 season with a cinematic 40-37 finish against the New York Giants.

The win over the Giants proved that the Cowboys' offense can be one of the most explosive in the league. It also proved the defense has a glaring weakness.

Giants quarterback Russell Wilson looked like his 2012 self on Sunday. Wilson's team may have lost, but he finished with 450 yards passing and three touchdowns.

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Sure, Cowboys star cornerback DaRon Bland didn't play, but that means the rest of the secondary has some major issues, including Kaiir Elam, who the team traded for this offseason.

Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kaiir Elam. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

According to NFL Pro, Elam has given up more receiving yards (232) than any other cornerback in the NFL heading into the pair of games on Monday night.

Pro Football Focus gave Elam a 58.2 grade in coverage in Sunday's win. To be fair, the entire secondary played an absolutely dreadful game, but Elam has got to put up a better performance in the coming weeks.

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The Cowboys will play a wounded Chicago Bears team in Week 3. While drama continues to surround the Bears, competing against Caleb Williams could be an interesting battle to see where this secondary stands after such an abysmal performance.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver LaJohntay Wester and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kaiir Elam. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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