The Cowboys are off to a 3-1 start to the season, and the elite play of their defense has been a big reason for the strong start. Whereas last year’s defense wowed everyone with their ability to generate takeaways seemingly at will, this year’s group is just getting in the opposing quarterback’s face on nearly every play.
Four weeks in and the Dallas defense, in their second year under Dan Quinn, is third in the league in sacks and second in pressure rate. Micah Parsons has been the ringleader here, and his 22 pressures are second among all defenders.