FRISCO, Texas – Through the first nine weeks of the 2025 NFL season, the Cowboys allowed the fifth most rushing yards to running backs in the NFL and were the fourth-worst defense against the run in general.

Then at the trade deadline, Dallas traded for Quinnen Williams and the Pro Bowl defensive tackle has been the face of their turnaround. Since acquiring Williams, the Cowboys have allowed the third-lowest rushing yards to opponents in the league. So, how've they done it?

"Everybody executing," Williams said. "The coaches calling the plays, and the players on the field executing. Everybody's just doing their job to the best of their ability."

His fellow defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa agrees.

"Feel like we've been executing at a much higher level," Odighizuwa said. "Definitely feel

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