The Dallas Cowboys’ offense is understandably getting a lot of attention during the team’s five-game win streak.
But the defense continues to be the team’s saving grace. Dallas is second in the league in points allowed (246 points) and first downs allowed (237 ) and fourth in yards allowed (4,074) with three games remaining. The Cowboys (8-5) can win the NFC East with a win over the Indianapolis Colts (7-6) at noon Sunday.
The defense, of course, is peppered with talented players and All-Pro level production at each level, including defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, linebackers Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch and cornerback Byron Jones.