Safeties play a critical role in today's NFL. So, who are the top dogs at the position in the early goings of the 2022 season? The Next Gen Stats analytics team's top-10 ranking spotlights familiar names, breakout studs and instant-impact rookies.

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Week 12 of the 2019 season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

The Denver Broncos offensive line took a hit on Monday night when RT Ja'Wuan James left the game with a knee injury, but it won't be season-ending, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Our first Sunday with a full slate of NFL football in 2019 is finally here. Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 13 Sunday games.

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson scoops up running back Travis Etienne's fumble on Jacksonville Jaguars' first drive.

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Donovan Wilson flies through the gap untouched for a sack on Colts quarterback Matt Ryan.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's pass clock expires quickly due to Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson's blitzing sack.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger talks about how safety Donovan Wilson is an 'enforcer in the middle of the field' for the Dallas Cowboys' defense.

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Donovan Wilson lays the lumber on New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones for a fifth Cowboys sack of the game.

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson picks off Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's underneath throw for a key Cowboys takeaway.

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Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson blasts through untouched for huge sack.

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson comes down with tipped interception.

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Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson jumps San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens pass for key interception.

NFL Network's Nate Burleson shares how Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson is the Week 11 NFL Way To Play recipient.

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Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson's huge hit jars ball from Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook for Cowboys turnover.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and safety Donovan Wilson combine for strip-sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins,

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Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, forcing and recovering a fumble to give the ball back to his team's offensive unit.

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Dallas Cowboys defensive back Donovan Wilson swoops in for another interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson intercepts a pass from San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard.