6 Questions That Remain Unanswered for Dallas Cowboys After Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys take off to face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday for their second road test of the year.

Seattle starts a rookie at quarterback in Russell Wilson and sports a pretty good run game as well.

Dallas didn't seem to struggle against the run versus the Giants, as they held Ahmad Bradshaw to 78 yards. That was mainly because the Giants never truly developed a rhythm on the ground, as they had to play catch-up with the Cowboys.

One of the biggest questions about the Cowboys heading into Week 2 will be their offensive line.

That question and more answered after the jump.

Can the Cowboys Offensive Line Improve?

The Seahawks defense took down Cardinals quarterback John Skelton only once on Sunday. That may bode well for the young linemen up front protecting Tony Romo.

Tyron Smith and Doug Free are the anchors on the right and left side, but it's the guard and center position that concern many.

Well, Doug Free does as well, but that is another slide.

Will Phil Costa return to play at center or will Dallas have to go with Ryan Cook again?

Guards Mackenzy Bernadeau, Nate Livings and Jermey Parnell all saw the field against the Giants. They did not seem to bring much stability up front, contributing to Romo being sacked twice.

For the Cowboys and their in flux offensive line, can they do enough to hold a pocket for Romo against Seattle on Sunday?

How Much of an Impact Will Jason Witten Have on Sunday?

Witten caught two balls for 10 yards on Sunday. He was only targeted twice.

He's certainly not 100 percent after injuring his spleen in the preseason but that did not stop him from starting in the season opener.

But the question regarding Witten is his effectiveness. Can he make a true impact if he's laboring on the field?

Only three targets and two catches is a very minimal impact when it comes to receiving.

Having his presence on the field gives Romo another weapon outside of Dez Bryant and Miles Austin. So even if he's just used as a decoy, it forces the defense to account for him.

If he has another two-catch game against Seattle, one has to wonder how he's helping Dallas besides just throwing the defense off.

Dallas has two very capable tight ends in James Hanna and John Phillips, and if Witten is unable to properly contribute, the team should turn to their young stars.

How much will Witten do on Sunday remains to be seen, but I'm wondering if having him on the field is worth it at all.

Will the Secondary Repeat Its Success on Sunday?

Dallas will have Mike Jenkins back for the first time all year. He missed training camp and all offseason activities due to a shoulder injury.

His return means the Cowboys secondary looks even stronger on paper.

The Cowboys defensive backfield held Giants quarterback Eli Manning to just 213 passing yards and receiver Victor Cruz to only 58 receiving yards.

That’s a pretty big accomplishment for this unit to hang its hat on. Last year Manning made the Cowboys look silly by going off for 746 passing yards in two games.

He had five touchdowns and just one interception. In his last game against the Cowboys in 2011, Manning completed 72 percent of his passes.

Last Wednesday he averaged just 6.7 yards per pass with only one touchdown.

Now Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne have to double that performance. They should have an easier time against Seattle’s rookie quarterback, who passed for a paltry 153 yards and was sacked three times.

I fully expect the Cowboys secondary to hold Wilson down just as the Cardinals did. If the defensive line is able to place enough pressure on him upfront, it should be a long day for Seattle.

Will Felix Jones Return?

Jones injured his ribs during the contest against the Giants. He left the game, returned and came back to have no impact.

So what is Jones’ true position with the Cowboys? He touched the ball only on kick returns, had no carries and was targeted just twice in the passing game.

Dallas has all of its attention on DeMarco Murray, as evidenced by his 20 carries. But Dallas has to be careful with Jones because if Murray goes down with an injury, the team will turn to Jones and Tanner.

It is still up to Jones to prove that he’s worthy to the team. If not, this will be his last season with the Cowboys.

Can the Cowboys Remain Focused?

Dallas beat the Giants, play the Seahawks on Sunday, face off against the Bucs at home in two weeks and welcome the Bears on the first of October.

There is a real chance for Dallas to exit the first four weeks of the season with an undefeated record.

Seattle is still young and has a rookie quarterback as well. Dallas cannot afford to lose a game against a team they should beat.

After the bye week, Dallas has games against the Ravens, Falcons and Giants. Their toughness will be tested as the Giants will look for revenge and the Ravens are chasing a championship.

Can the Cowboys keep their focus the first month of the season before they get to the meat of their schedule?

Will the Emergence of Kevin Ogletree Open Up the Field for Austin and Bryant?

I'm still amazed by Ogletree's performance against the Giants. Eight catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns.

The Giants were so worried about Austin, Bryant and Witten that Ogletree took advantage of his single coverage.

Seattle will be forced to keep an eye on him because they will have film on what he's capable of doing. If not, he's likely to have a repeat performance against the Seahawks' secondary.

Bryant caught four of his five balls and averaged 21 yards per catch. He is the team's big-play threat and with Seattle looking to take him out of the game, that should leave the middle pretty soft for Ogletree.

Can he keep his play up for another week?