ARLINGTON, Texas -- A look at Dallas Cowboys players who were “up” and those who were “down” in Thursday's 33-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers:

UP:

Tyrone Crawford: For the first time in his career he has posted sacks in back-to-back games when he dropped Cam Newton for an 18-yard loss in the third quarter. He also blocked a field goal attempt for the first time in his career.

Rolando McClain: If not for Luke Kuechly, he might have been the best linebacker on the field. He was credited with 12 tackles, one off his season high, and had three tackles for loss. But he also dropped an interception in the first half.

Matt Cassel: He could be the starter again with Tony Romo's collarbone injury. Off the bench he completed 13 of 19 passes for 93 yards and had a 2-yard touchdown pass to Cole Beasley in the fourth quarter.

DOWN:

Tony Romo: Before he got hurt he was having his worst game since the 2014 season opener. He was intercepted three times in the first half and had two returned for a touchdown. It was the fourth time he has had two interceptions returned for a score in a game in his career.

Darren McFadden: Last Sunday he had 29 carries for 129 yards against Miami. Against Carolina he had 11 yards on 10 carries. There was not much room in which to work but he was not as sharp to the hole as he was just five days ago.

Dez Bryant: He caught only two passes for 26 yards on the eight passes directed his way. With the game out of hand late, the Cowboys chose to rest him with an achy foot and left knee. Bryant had a chance for a long touchdown on Josh Norman but could not come down with the slightly underthrown pass.