Why Cowboys defensive tackles and linebackers had their worst performance of the season – John Owning, SportsDayA look at the film to help us understand why the Cowboys’ usually stout front seven got obliterated by a mediocre Colts’ rushing offense.
Most of the blame for Dallas’ struggles against the run can go to its defensive tackles and linebackers.
For some reason, when Sean Lee is active, Leighton Vander Esch performs below standard. Prior to Sunday, Vander Esch’s two worst performances came against Washington in Week 7 and Tennessee in Week 9 — Lee was active in both contests.