Two things are very true right now about the 2025 Dallas Cowboys. On one hand, QB Dak Prescott is playing the best football of his career. On the other, he’s trying to overcome the worst defense he’s ever been saddled with. This dichotomy is what’s led to the Cowboys’ 2-3-1 record after six weeks, and is on pace to throw Prescott’s MVP-worthy performance right into the garbage along with the rest of Dallas’ season.

Give the Cowboys at least a semi-capable defense, and it likely swings their Week 4 game against the Packers and last Sunday’s in Carolina to victories. Even that Week 3 game against the Bears might’ve gone differently if the defense hadn’t given up two 30-yard bombs on Chicago’s second drive. The offense didn’t help: Javonte Williams’ early fumble and CeeDee Lamb’s injury also

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