"The improved play has come following the move to acquire former New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, which has everyone raving about the trade, but it's not just that. The team has benefited immensely from the addition of several new players. The changes are rather significant, so we thought we would break down each position group to fully understand why this Cowboys' defense is playing so much better."
"It goes without saying that this is the group with the most impactful change. Anytime you add one of the best interior defensive linemen in the game to your roster, it's going to make a big difference. And the Williams trade is the gift that keeps on giving because it has created a trickle-down effect. The Cowboys essentially replaced their worst DT, a seventh-round rookie, with a veteran All-Pro, while everyone else moved down a spot on the depth chart."
Dallas has a three-game winning streak driven largely by defensive improvements. In the past three games they kept the Raiders out of the end zone until the fourth quarter, held the Eagles scoreless for the final 40 minutes, and shut out the Chiefs in the second and third quarters. The improved play followed the acquisition of former New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and the addition of several new players. The defensive line shifted from Kenny Clark, Osa Odighizuwa, Solomon Thomas, and Jay Toia to Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, Osa Odighizuwa, and Solomon Thomas. Williams plays roughly 70% of snaps, while Clark and Odighizuwa saw a slight downtick from 65% to 60%.
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