IRVING, Texas -- Tight end Jason Witten, one of 12 players with 1,000 catches, has made a career of being a security blanket for quarterbacks.
Usually, it's as a receiver. Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, he did it as a blocker.
The Dallas Cowboys used their 10-time Pro Bowl tight end frequently as a blocker in max protection schemes to ensure quarterback Kellen Moore had ample time in the pocket to throw the ball in his first NFL start.
It worked, considering Buffalo did not not sack Moore, who threw 31 passes.