The Dallas Cowboys are playing their best football since 2023, and a big reason why is due to their defense. While they allowed 28 points to the Chiefs, the defense did not allow a single point in the second or third quarter, and their ability to string together multiple stops is why they left Thanksgiving with a win.
But despite their surge on defense, they have a clear need that can’t be fixed this season. And that is right in the middle of their defense at the linebacker position. But the good news for Dallas is that the 2026 NFL Draft lines up with their biggest weakness.