One step forward, two steps back. That narrative has described the 2025 Dallas Cowboys defense to a tee six games into the regular season.

After a game in which Dallas’ defense performed much better in Week 5 against the Jets, there was optimism that the defense could build upon that performance this week against Carolina. That belief could not have been more wrong, as Dallas’ defense fell back into their old ways, once again looking like the most incompetent defensive unit in the entire NFL.

Coverage, pass rush, tackling, you name it, every facet of Dallas’ defense was horrible on Sunday. While the defense was a joke, the offense once again had a very productive day, despite being down four key players.

The Cowboys’ offense scored 27 points, and if their defense had been able to give t

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