We’re in the final week of October, but for the Dallas Cowboys , it feels like déjà vu from Week 1. Their defense just can’t catch a break. Sunday’s 44-24 beatdown by the Denver Broncos was another chapter in the same story—so much so that Joe Milton III ended up taking snaps in garbage time while Dak Prescott watched from the sideline. And in the process, the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus just earned a record no coach would ever want.

Through eight weeks, the Cowboys have given up 250 points, per ESPN research. It’s the third-most in franchise history at this stage. The other seasons? 1960 and 2020, when Dallas surrendered 272 and 266 points, respectively.

Just a week before, Dallas dismantled the Washington Commanders 44-22 during their Week 7 matchup

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