"Joseph himself is well traveled, having cut his teeth under three different former Cowboys coaches: Mike Nolan, Wade Phillips, and Mike Zimmer over the years. Watching the way he calls a defense, it's easy to find influences of all three coaches, too. That is to say Joseph runs a varied scheme that incorporates a wide array of looks both pre- and post-snap."
"The Broncos are currently blitzing at a 35.1% rate, the fourth-highest in the league. They also lead the league in pressure rate and sacks. The blitz isn't the only source of their pass rush, though, as Denver still leads the league in pressure rate without a blitz. That's because of the simulated pressures that Joseph has mastered, which frees up edge rushers Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper to wreak havoc."
"Outside of the Colts, no offense is putting up better numbers right now than the Cowboys. Dak Prescott is playing at an MVP level, Javonte Williams is rejuvenating his career, and CeeDee Lamb's return last week elevated an already stellar unit. But the road gets harder this week, as they travel west to face a really great Broncos defense. Led by coordinator Vance Joseph, who was once the head coach for the Broncos, Denver is enjoying defensive dominance yet again."
The Cowboys present one of the league's best offenses, with Dak Prescott playing at an MVP level, Javonte Williams revitalizing his career, and CeeDee Lamb returning to strengthen the unit. The Broncos defense, led by coordinator Vance Joseph, ranks fourth in EPA/play allowed and eighth in defensive DVOA. Joseph blends influences from Mike Nolan, Wade Phillips, and Mike Zimmer into a varied scheme with many pre- and post-snap looks. He disguises pressures through simulated blitzes and also deploys exotic actual blitz packages. Denver blitzes at a 35.1% rate, leads the league in pressure rate and sacks, and plays extensive man coverage, including leading the league in Cover 1, supported by corners Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss.
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