The Cowboys offense didn’t exactly hit the ground running when the 2023 season kicked off. Compared to the season before, holes weren’t opening as widely in the running game and pass rushers weren’t stymied as effortlessly in the passing game.
Dallas’ highly-regarded offensive line appeared to be getting by on reputation rather than merit. A quick game passing attack and dominant defense shielded them from too much exposure, but to those looking closely, the issues were apparent.
Through the first five weeks, the Cowboys offense fell out of the top-10 in rushing and passing and Mike McCarthy’s system was facing a barrage of scrutiny because of it. But in the weeks following, things started to click on offense for Dallas and a solid argument can be made the offensive line is a big reason why.
11 games into the NFL season and the Cowboys’ offensive line is playing their best ball of the season. Their success as a unit has lifted the Dallas running game and passing game to new heights and put the Cowboys in position to be a major postseason contender.
But why the sudden turnaround?