News Bot
News Bot
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2009
- Messages
- 45,311
- Reaction score
- 37
The Packers got some significant contributions from their 2009 draft class in the 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Two rookie draft picks - first-rounder Clay Matthews and seventh-rounder Brad Jones - started at the two outside linebacker spots and made their share of plays. Also, fourth-round selection T.J. Lang got his first start at right tackle and appeared to hold his own.
"They stepped up," Head Coach Mike McCarthy said of the youngsters. "It's always good to see a rookie step out, especially in a big-game environment like this."
Matthews, who took over as a starter in the base defense back in Week 5, was unofficially credited with just one tackle, but it was a 3-yard sack late in the second quarter. That gives him four sacks on the season, now tops on the team.
He also had two fumble recoveries, one after Charles Woodson stripped Dallas receiver Roy Williams after a 42-yard gain, and another after Woodson's sack/fumble of Tony..
Source: Packers.com
