Jean-Jacques Taylor, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Dallas Cowboys offensive snaps vs. New York Giants

Here's a look at the snap counts for each of the Dallas Cowboys ' offensive players on Sunday:

IRVING, Texas -- Play-caller Scott Linehan revealed last week that he was more concerned about DeMarco Murray's plays than his carries. In an ideal world, he wants Murray playing no more than 50-55 plays each week.

Well, he achieved his goal this week.

Murray still carried the ball 28 times, but he tied a season-low with just 44 snaps. Lance Dunbar and Joseph Randle combined for five carries for 23 yards and one catch for 14 yards, while each getting seven snaps.

Gavin Escobar's shoulder injury gets better each week and that’s helped make him a more effective blocker. Escobar has always showed an ability to catch the ball and run routes, but now that he’s an adequate blocker the Cowboys feel comfortable having him on the field and using their formations with two and three tight ends.

Escobar played a season-high 25 snaps and contributed three catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns.

Escobar’s playing time meant Cole Beasley lost snaps. He was on the field for 20 plays and did not catch a pass for the first time this season.

With Jermey Parnell replacing injured Doug Free (foot) in the starting lineup, the Cowboys used three tight ends in short-yardage situations. When Free was in the lineup, the Cowboys used Parnell as the third tight end.

Offensive snaps

Jermey Parnell 62

Zack Martin 62

Travis Frederick 62

Ron Leary 62

Tyron Smith 62

Tony Romo 62

Dez Bryant 54

Demarco Murray 44

Terrance Williams 42

James Hanna 28

Gavin escobar 25

Cole Beasley 20

Devin Street 8

Lance Dunbar 7

Joseph Randle 7

Dwayne Harris 7

Tyler Clutts 7

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