The Dallas Cowboys seem to have found the rhythm they’ve been seeking since letting go of defensive star Micah Parsons . It’s something that worked on the defensive side of the ball.

Following the Week 4 tie with the Green Bay Packers , cornerback Trevon Diggs gave Brian Schottenheimer and Matt Eberflus a reality check about the team’s heavy zone scheme , stating it’s getting “comfortable being uncomfortable.” Instead, he advocated for more man coverage.

Against the New York Jets , that’s precisely what defensive coordinator Eberflus fixed. Instead of his typical scheme of leaning on a four-man rush with seven dropping into zone, he strategized on sending pressure with more than the usual four rushers. Just like the corners wanted. It worked.

The Week 5 victory might

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