Clever commercial shows lighter side of Bryant-Norman rivalry

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman aired their beef – lightheartedly – on national airwaves in ads for the Galaxy Note 8 smartphone.

But on the field, it’s a different story. It’s competition on an elite level.

Their match-up will be a game inside the game when the Cowboys play the Redskins Sunday.

Cowboys WR Dez Bryant vs. Redskins CB Josh Norman

Bryant and Norman will meet for the first time since those commercials aired. Bryant had solid outings against the Redskins a year ago, combining for 12 catches and 174 yards in two games. Norman, meanwhile, is expected to return to the lineup after fracturing a rib against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4 and missing the past two games.

Cowboys LB Sean Lee vs. Redskins RB Chris Thompson

Thompson has been the biggest offensive threat for the Redskins. He leads the team in rushing yards (213) and receiving yards (366), and has scored five touchdowns. All-Pro linebacker Sean Lee returned last week after a two-game absence, and was credited with eight tackles. He was instrumental in holding the San Francisco 49ers to 290 yards of offense.

This story was originally published October 28, 2017 at 9:41 AM with the headline "Clever commercial shows lighter side of Bryant-Norman rivalry."