The Dallas Cowboys defense has exceeded expectations this season. Through the ebb and flow of the offense, the Cowboys defense has kept the team's head above water.
Going into Sunday's slate of games, the Cowboys defense ranked eighth in yards allowed per game (331.1) and fourth in points allowed (19.4). Moreover, the Cowboys defense is seventh in explosive run rate allowed and fourth in explosive pass rate allowed.
The Cowboys defense has yet to break through the glass ceiling and become an elite unit, as evidenced by the team ranking 21st in defense DVOA and 28th in third-down conversion rate allowed (43.