WATCH: Cowboys special teams finds redemption with FF, FG

© File photo NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 29: Kelvin Joseph #1 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans with a score of 27 to 13 in the game at Nissan Stadium on December 29, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

After the Cowboys’ opening drive of the second half was shut down, the Dallas special teams had a moment of redemption. In the midst of the kicker struggles, cornerback Kelvin Joseph made his mark in San Francisco. Joseph has faced criticism for his penalties and struggles at cornerback since being a second-round pick a year ago but this moment must feel sweet.

Even then, there may be a sweeter moment on the ensuing drive. The Cowboys knocked on the door to take the lead but a drop by running back Ezekiel Elliott that was nearly intercepted ended the drive and out trotted kicker Brett Maher.

Albeit a 25-yard kick, it must take extra weight off of Maher’s shoulder to tie the game and break the ice against the 49ers. If he can continue to make kicks, it changes everything in San Francisco.

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