#cowboys-defense

#cowboys-defense

The NFL playoffs begin Saturday, but we're also keeping an eye on coach movement. What's new with Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh? How did the John Harbaugh-Ravens split go down? What are the Raiders thinking after securing the No. 1 pick and moving on from Pete Carroll? The NFL coaching carousel is spinning fast, and only accelerating with Harbaugh's dismissal. We canvassed sources across the league to gather intel on potential moves every team could make.

"The adjustments that we should be making (defensively) should be with these next three games in mind," Jones said. "With three games left in the short time that we've got to play them in, then that will impact any adjustments that you make regarding coaching with the time frame we're dealing with. That's a legit question."

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.

The Cowboys, sitting at 3-4-1, are seeking to steady their form after a rocky stretch, while the 2-5 Cardinals aim to stop their slide and find some momentum in front of a national audience. Dallas have been one of the league's most exciting offensive teams, averaging just over 30 points per game. Dak Prescott has been in sharp form, throwing for 2,069 yards and 16 touchdowns with a 70% completion rate.

How many of us can say that we're disappointed, but not surprised? Against a Carolina Panthers team that was also without two of their starting offensive linemen, the Dallas Cowboys' defense provided little to no resistance and got steamrolled. Although the defense recorded a turnover, they didn't do much else to stop the Panthers. It's a shame, too, because Dak Prescott was once again terrific from the pocket and George Pickens did all he could to elevate the passing attack practically singlehandedly.