Overview

• Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said changes are coming to the defense, noting some could be schematic and others personnel-related.
• Over the last two games, Dallas has allowed 720 passing yards and seven touchdowns, exposing repeated breakdowns on the back end.
• Through three games the Cowboys have only four sacks and failed to sack Caleb Williams in Sunday’s 31-14 loss to Chicago.
• Cornerback Trevon Diggs pointed to execution and communication issues, saying early big plays snowballed against the defense.
• Coverage has highlighted the offseason trade of Micah Parsons, with observers linking the diminished pass rush to his departure.