IRVING, Texas -- Here's a look at the snap counts played for each of the Dallas Cowboys' defensive players on Sunday:
While there has been no grand proclamation, Tyrone Crawford seems to be the starter at the three-technique defensive tackle -- the most important line position in the Cowboys' scheme -- not Henry Melton.
Don't forget, Melton was a Pro Bowl player in 2012, but missed the final 13 games of last season with a torn ACL. He signed a one-year deal with a team option for three more years at the end of the season.
A groin injury limited him in the preseason and at the start of the season, which is why Crawford was moved from end to tackle. He played 43 snaps Sunday, second behind Mincey, and he finished with five tackles.
Melton has been practicing each week, but hasn't been able to get the starting job from Crawford. Defensive coordinator Rod Marinell said Melton is at his best playing 38-40 snaps a game.
He played 31 on Sunday, the first time in three games he's played as much as 30 snaps, while Crawford has played at least 37 snaps in each of the last five games, including four with more than 40 snaps.
Justin Durant, as has become the norm, played every snap. Rolando McClain, who only practiced Friday, played all but four snaps as he continues to manage a groin strain.
Brandon Carr 63
Justin Durant 63
J.J. Wilcox 61
Rolando McClain 59
Barry Church 56
Tyrone Crawford 43
Nick Hayden 31
Henry Melton 31
Kyle Wilber 12
Jeff Heath 10