The Dallas defense is playing as well as any unit in the NFL.
Rookie Micah Parsons is 1.5 sacks shy of Javon Kearse’s rookie record set in 1999. And Parsons wasn’t even supposed to be rushing the passer when the season began. Second-year cornerback Trevon Diggs tied Everson Walls’ club record with his 11th interception last Sunday. Three defensive linemen have scored touchdowns this season.
But I don’t think the story of the Dallas’ defense is entirely tied up in numbers. At this point, it’s just the ability to get to third down and long (or even third and medium yardage) and line up with Randy Gregory, DeMarcus Lawrence and Parsons somewhere along the front.