Leighton Vander Esch has almost become his own folk hero with how impressive his rookie campaign has been. He took it to new heights on Sunday with his first career interception and one of the most important plays of the game on a shoestring tackle. As it turns out, LVE also set some history for the Cowboys.
According to #Cowboys coaches tape, rookie LB Leighton Vander Esch had 19 tackles vs #Eagles, most in single game by any Dallas player in history. Despite starting just four games, LVE leads team with 96 tackles - no rookie has ever finished season as #Cowboys tackle leader.