Perspective: Are the Cowboys Defense as Elite as Analysts Claim Them to Be, Where Do They Stack Up vs. 49ers

The Dallas Cowboys are extremely popular for their powerful, iron-wall defense. Not to mention, several teams see them as a strong opponent to defeat. As claimed by several analysts, the Cowboys have some amazing defense players who are a challenge to tackle. And they have been undoubtedly performing really well with their defense this season.

The Cowboys have ranked well in several categories, like points allowed per game, net yards allowed per game, and third-down conversion percentage. Additionally, they have also created praiseworthy turnovers and managed the game flow. However, the San Francisco 49ers are another amazing team who have dominated their defense. And they did beat the Cowboys earlier. So, how do they stack up?

Defense of the San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers turn the middle into a battle scene where opposing offenses struggle through it and down the field. There is the reigning first-time All-Pro, Talanoa Hufanga, in their defensive backs unit. They also have tenacious cornerbacks like Charvarius Ward and the steadily improving Deommodore Lenoir at the periphery.

This team’s defensive strategy relies on giving away as little points as possible to the opponents. The 49ers have had the fewest such plays so far this season, going back to the NFL’s expansion to 32 teams back in 2002. This is why opposing teams scramble to catch their breath after this scarcity of yards. However, such strategy is exposed to the playmakers’ capabilities of their defensive backs and the furious passer rush that can be referred to as a pack of banshees.

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While the 49ers have an insane defense, the Cowboys’ defense is no less! They are very well-versed in their pass rush and coverages. Not to mention, they dedicate extra players to the box.

Defense of the Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys boast of a strong front four, spearheaded by Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence, renowned for their chaotic style of play. As such, they depend on their pass rush to disrupt the quarterback and force fumbles. The Cowboys have good corners and safeties who can play on “islands” in man-to-man coverage.

Many teams use their nickel defense rather than the traditional 4-3 base defense; so do the Cowboys. The Cowboys like to have the 11 personnel, which allows them to leave another receiver open for a cornerback such that there are only two starting linebackers under the defense formed by Dan Quinn.

Both the Cowboys and the 49ers, in fact, have strong defensive strategies and are exceptionally skilled in executing them. Which team do you think is better at defense?

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