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Defenses taking notice of WR Austin

Updated: November 20, 2009, 5:48 PM ET
By Tim MacMahon | ESPNDallas.com

IRVING, Texas -- The element of surprise evaporated after Miles Austin made NFL history in his first two starts for the Dallas Cowboys.

He'll have to earn every catch now.

Austin seldom sees single coverage these days. The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers primarily played a cornerback underneath and a safety over the top of him, according to receivers coach Ray Sherman. Austin didn't have a catch until the fourth quarter of either game, although his one reception against ...

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