For those who want their team to be tested while firing on all cylinders as they enter the playoffs, they appear to be getting more fodder for sowing doubt. The Dallas Cowboys’ defense has struggled in the last half of the season. After only allowing one of their first seven opponents to score 20 points or more, they’ve only held one of their last seven under the mark.
This includes a couple of overtime losses, but the facts remain the unit isn’t performing as well as their record-setting pace to start the season. Injuries are certainly a major factor; two of three starting corners are out for the year while the defensive line’s depth has been impacted as well. But fans would love to see the return of a strong unit. That may happen over the final three games, but it may be fool’s gold.