Is the Cowboys Defense Finally Beginning to Slip Up?

November 25, 2014   ·   Brad Gagnon   ·   Jump to comments

The Dallas Cowboys improved to 8-3 with a prime-time victory over the division rival New York Giants Sunday night, but defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli was in no mood to celebrate. 
“I don’t know if we figured anything out,” he said after the game, per Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News. “It’s about us, just tackling and doing the things we’re supposed to do. There’s nothing else to figure out.”
The Cowboys defense allowed the Giants to pick up 27 first downs, which was New York's second-highest total this season and the most they've surrendered this year. In terms of points and yards allowed, it was their worst performance since September. They missed a season-high 15 tackles and often looked lost against an offense that entered Week 12 ranked below the middle of the pack in terms of points and yards per game. 
They allowed the Giants to score a touchdown on their first possession for only the second time ...

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