The Dallas Cowboys' defense was supposed to be much improved after the bye week, as reinforcements came at every level. DeMarvion Overshown returned from injury, and both Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson were making their debuts after being acquired at the trade deadline.
For a few weeks, that sentiment rang true. After giving up 30.8 points per game for the first nine games of the 2025 NFL season, the unit made a complete 180, giving up 21.7 points per game in the first three games following the bye and not allowing their opponents to eclipse 30 points even once.