2 underrated players the Cowboys will need to stay strong

As we gear up for the second half of the Dallas Cowboys season, the team will enjoy the rest of their bye week, sitting with a 6-2 record. They battled through adversity early in the season and were able to do more than stay afloat; they set themselves up perfectly for the playoff push.

Throughout the first eight games of the season, plenty of guys have been impressive and a few underrated players come to mind that need to stay firm to continue to help the Cowboys win games.

MALIK HOOKER

Malik Hooker, for me, has been the biggest surprise this season. On a star-studded defense, it seems Hooker is just flying under the radar, and it has allowed him to continue to impress week after week.

He played a combined 570 snaps in 2020 and 2021, yet Hooker now plays like one of the best safeties in football. He has been outstanding in pass coverage, allowing just 16 yards this season. Pro Football Focus has him graded as an 80.2 this season, good for the third best in the NFL.

He has started four games, producing 37 total tackles (27 solo) and one interception in week five against the Los Angels Rams.