"Before the bye week, the Dallas Cowboys defense had become a liability, porous against the run, inconsistent in coverage, and unable to generate timely stops. However, following a series of key additions and returns, that narrative has shifted dramatically. The arrivals of DT Quinnen Williams and LB Logan Wilson, paired with the return of LB DeMarvion Overshown and the debut of CB Shavon Revel, injected new life into a defense that had been terrible through the first half of the season."
"The opening two quarters were a reminder of how quickly a game can spiral when the offense struggles to stay on the field. Dallas opened the game with four straight disastrous possessions: a turnover on downs, a punt, a fumble, and an interception. Each mistake gifted the Eagles favorable opportunities, and they took full advantage. Philadelphia marched down the field for touchdown drives of 50, 76, and 66 yards, building a 21-0 lead before Dallas could catch its breath."
"With just over three minutes left in the first half, the Cowboys finally forced their first punt of the game. That stop proved to be a critical turning point. The offense capitalized before halftime to cut the deficit to 14, setting up the defense for its best performance of the season. From the moment the Eagles took a 21-0 lead with 11:32 left in the first half, their offense was effectively shut down. Their final eight possessions of the game played out as follows: punt, kneel to end the half, punt, punt, punt, missed field goal, fumble, punt. That's not just improvement; that's domination."
Dallas' defense looked like a liability before the bye, struggling against the run, in coverage, and to make timely stops. Additions of DT Quinnen Williams and LB Logan Wilson, plus returns and new contributors such as DeMarvion Overshown and Shavon Revel, revitalized the unit. Early offensive turnovers allowed Philadelphia to build a 21-0 lead with long touchdown drives. A late first-half defensive stop shifted momentum, and the revitalized defense shut down the Eagles over their final eight possessions, forcing punts, a missed field goal and a fumble, enabling a comeback victory at AT&T Stadium.
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