DALLAS — While the offense has been solid and methodical, moving the ball down the field on one of the best defenses in the NFL, it was the Cowboys' defense that stood out in the first half. Especially considering how much they've struggled through the first four games of the season.

The Dallas Cowboys led the New York Jets 23-3 at halftime.

James Houston, Osa Odighizuwa, and Kenny Clark combined to sack Justin Fields three times in the first half. James Houston had 1.5 sacks and leads the team in sacks with 3.5 on the season. The Cowboys' defense also forced a turnover in the first half, when Marist Liufau forced a Breece Hall fumble and Sam Williams recovered it.

They have held the Jets to 141 total yards, with 98 rushing yards and 43 passing yards. They have held Justin Fields to a p

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