IRVING, Texas – The Cowboys vastly improved on defense last season by being opportunistic.
In 2014, they jumped from last in total defense in 2013 to 19th largely because they got off the field more often with 31 takeaways. Only the Texans (34) had more. The Cowboys had a plus-six turnover ratio (31 takeaways to 25 takeaways).
Through four games this season, they’re tied for 22nd with a minus-three turnover margin. They have committed six turnovers offset by only three takeaways, tied for the second-fewest in the league.
The good news is they’ve been close to getting several more.