LAS VEGAS -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones knew he had to make major move at the NFL trade deadline in order to turn around his defense that allowed 30.8 points per game through the first nine games of the season.

That figure was the second-worst in the NFL and third-worst in Cowboys history through the first nine games of a season. That's why Jones went all in on All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams at the deadline and sent a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and 2023 first-round pick defensive tackle Mazi Smith to the New York Jets to acquire his services.

Through just one game with Williams, it appears Dallas may have hit the jackpot. Williams erupted for 1.5 sacks, including a nine-yard solo sack of quarterback Geno Smith and a care

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