"A week ago, we debated whether or not the season was already lost. Now, it seems hope springs eternal. Winning will do that to you. Yes, yes, it was just the Raiders. But the Cowboys crushed a team they were supposed to crush, and most importantly, the defense looked darn good doing it. And yet, it was still just the Raiders. Up next is a gauntlet that features the Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Vikings, and Chargers."
"For those keeping track at home, the Cowboys' odds to make the playoffs went up to 10% with the win, underscoring how bleak the outlook is. They played well against the Raiders, but can they do the same against much better teams? That is the question that our own Tom Ryle and David Howman attempt to answer. Tom: This may have been just a tease before reality rears its ugly head against the Eagles."
"The obvious one is the immediate positive impact Quinnen Williams had on the defense. Not only did he get 1.5 sacks and five QB hits, he opened things up for the rest of the defensive line. Three of the team's four sacks came from the interior D line. While Donovan Ezeiruaku didn't get one of those, he did contribute two tackles for a loss. That increased pressure up front, including a total of 11 QB hits, seemed to directly benefit the secondary as well."
Cowboys defense showed clear improvement in the recent win, driven by Quinnen Williams' immediate impact. He produced 1.5 sacks and five QB hits, helping the interior defensive line account for three of four sacks. Donovan Ezeiruaku added two tackles for loss and the line totaled 11 QB hits, which appeared to benefit the secondary. Returns of Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker contributed to better coverage, while Caelen Carson, Shavon Revel, Logan Wilson, and DeMarvion Overshown bolstered linebacker and secondary play. The victory raised playoff probability to about 10%, but a difficult upcoming stretch against the Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Vikings, and Chargers poses a stern test.
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