The Dallas Cowboys are in a bad spot. It isn’t just about the 2-3 start or the recent 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, October 8. The real issue is that this defense has become completely invisible when it matters most. You can’t win games when you can’t even force a single mistake from the opposing quarterback.
The numbers are actually terrifying. According to Blogging The Boys, the team is currently in the middle of an eight-game streak without a single interception. This includes the final three games from last season. This isn’t just a bad run; it is the longest streak of this kind in the history of the franchise. It is honestly hard to wrap your head around how a defense can go this long without a turnover.
A Defense That Gives Up Everything
The lack of ball security is only one part of the nightmare. The yardage being surrendered is even worse. The Cowboys have surrendered a minimum of 375 yards in all of their opening five contests. This is the longest such streak in franchise history and ties for the eighth-longest in the entire NFL history. They are giving up far too much ground to everyone they face.
The run defense is a total disaster. The unit ranks dead last in the league, giving up 168.4 yards per game. You can’t stop the run and you can’t stop the pass. The team is also ranked 31st in total defense and 26th in points allowed per game. It’s a mess.
The Hunt For Answers in Green Bay
First-year coordinator Christian Parker is clearly struggling to find a rhythm. While he has done better than Matt Eberflus in some categories like passing touchdowns allowed, the overall results aren’t there. The team even brought in Mike Pettine to help the coaching staff. The front seven just isn’t producing. The unit has only recorded five sacks in five games.
Everything is riding on the next matchup. The Cowboys head to Lambeau Field to play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 18. If they can’t get a pick against Jordan Love, they will tie the longest single-season streak without an interception in team history.
