MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Two Pro Bowlers had a grueling battle in the game within the game Sunday between the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys.

Miami cornerback Brent Grimes was tasked with defending Dallas receiver Dez Bryant for a majority of the Cowboys' 24-14 victory. Grimes, who had five tackles and an interception, did a good job on Bryant, who had four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown. Bryant's score was against zone coverage when he beat Dolphins linebacker Neville Hewitt -- not Grimes -- over the middle.

After the game, Bryant had nothing but good things to say about Grimes.

After seeing a lot of each other during the game, Dez Bryant and Brent Grimes exchanged jerseys afterward. Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports

"Oh, man, I love Grimes," Bryant said. "He's arguably the best. ... It's like even when you make a move on him, he's still there. You get him picked around, he's still there. And I think that's what I respect most about his game.

"You know he's very patient, he's very quick, real quick, and guys like that -- you want to train with those kinds of guys, you know? Because it will help you as well, and that's what me and him were talking about. At the end of the year in the offseason, we're going to get together and try to do some work together."

In a show of respect, Bryant also requested Grimes' game-worn uniform after Dallas' win. Swapping jerseys is a popular thing among athletes in various sports to remember their games.

"[I] got his jersey," Bryant said. "You know it's that real. Like I said, I respect him, I have high respect for him."