The Dallas Cowboys are built as an offensive powerhouse. That’s the side of the ball with the most resources and household names.
But the defense stole the spotlight in the Cowboys’ 19-3 season-opening victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night.
Heck, even owner Jerry Jones couldn’t ignore that fact. In answering a question about running back Ezekiel Elliott after the game, Jones said: “Defense was really the story tonight.”
Yes, they were on a night when the Giants were without play-making receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
New York scored only a field goal, its fewest points since being shut out by Philadelphia 27-0 on Oct.