DMN Blog: Guys who helped their cause

(AP) A look at some fringe players whose performances tonight might put them on the 53-man roster:

WR Miles Austin: His two best plays -- catch-and-runs of 31 and 30 yards -- were called back. But Austin, a speedy, 6-3, 216-pound second-year guy, flashed enough potential to make it real tough to cut him.

DL Stephen Bowen: Took advantage of a starting assignment by getting a sack and three tackles. Consistently had good penetration.

NT Remi Ayodele (right): His final impression was nailing a RB five yards behind the line of scrimmage. Made a team-high five tackles, which is a ton for a nose tackle who didn't play the whole game. Did he convince the Cowboys to keep seven D-linemen?

LB John Saldi: Don't think he'd have a shot if Kevin Burnett and Greg Ellis weren't hurt, but they are. Saldi, who can play inside or outside, was very active in the fourth quarter.

FS Courtney Brown: Flashed great athleticism on his leaping interception, but I doubt he'll make it over Abram Elam, one of the Cowboys' top kick coverage guys.

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