Dallas Cowboys running back Phil Mafah knew he was going to get some snaps against the Los Angeles Rams, and the rookie did in the 31-21 loss at SoFi Stadium. While Deuce Vaughn started, Mafah was quickly injected into the game for what was his first taste of real NFL action.

Schottenheimer has stressed more team drills in training camp practices than the man he replaced, Mike McCarthy, as he believes they help his team develop. If the Cowboys practice the right way, Schottenheimer says, it can only help in games. And the plan is to increase the workload of his players each practice.

Now that he’s had time to review the tape, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is sharing his thoughts on the team’s performance in the preseason opener.