Cowboys allowing highest passer rating in NFL

Dallas defense yields a 120.9 mark in coverage this year.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Via @PFF on X

What happened: The metric from PFF places the Dallas Cowboys at the bottom of the league in pass defense. The Arizona Cardinals sit right behind them at 120.8.

Why it matters: The secondary's inability to disrupt opposing passing games has defined the team's start to the season. Opposing quarterbacks continue to find success exploiting the coverage.

By the numbers: The Miami Dolphins (110.9), Detroit Lions (110.4) and New Orleans Saints (105.5) round out the group.

What to watch: Dallas will look to tighten its coverage in the coming weeks to limit aerial attacks.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-09T13:06:34.787885+00:00

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