Cowboys pass rush stalls with five sacks through five weeks

Dallas sits at 2-3 after allowing 419 yards in Week 5.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 27m1 min read

This is the most important issue for the defense. Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Ed Werder identified the pass-rush drought as the primary problem facing the Dallas Cowboys defense after the unit surrendered 24 points to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Why it matters: The lack of pocket pressure underscores the void left by trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Dallas recently added Mike Pettine to assist defensive coordinator Christian Parker in stabilizing the front.

By the numbers: Dallas ranks last in the NFL in defensive EPA per drive through the opening five weeks of the 2026 regular season.

What to watch: The Cowboys travel to Green Bay to face the Packers in their next matchup.

Sources

@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-18T14:07:10.530873+00:00

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