NFL News: Cowboys lineman draws unnecessary roughness flag after dramatic flop

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Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Guyton showed off his acting skills during the team’s 33-16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night at Allegiant Stadium.

With about two minutes left in the second quarter, Guyton and Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce engaged in extracircular activity. Guyton pushed Koonce and the Raiders defensive end responded with a hit to Guyton’s helmet.

Guyton turned around after being hit, then acted as if he had been punched by Mike Tyson in his prime, as he dramatically raised his hands and fell on his back. The performance worked, with the referees flagging Koonce for unnecessary roughness.

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Tyler Guyton (60) of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the first half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on September 28, 2025. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

However, the Cowboys declined the penalty against Koonce and instead accepted a defensive pass interference penalty that caused them to advance further down the field.

Guyton, 24, is in his second season with the Cowboys after being selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma.

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Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (60) returns to block Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on September 28, 2025. (Jérôme Miron/Imagn Images)

The Cowboys’ victory Monday was emotional, as it was the first game the team played since linebacker Marshawn Kneeland committed suicide. Kneeland was honored before the game with a moment of silence and the Cowboys wore T-shirts honoring the 24-year-old.

Dak Prescott played well in the win, as he completed 25 of 33 passes for 268 yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver George Pickens had nine catches for 144 yards and a touchdown, while CeeDee Lamb had five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown.

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Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (60) prepares to take the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 12, 2025. (Cory Knowlton/Imagn Images)

The Cowboys improved to 4-5-1 with the win and will face the Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) in their next game on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

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