What happened: The Dallas Cowboys prevented an opponent from scoring a touchdown on the opening drive for the first time in five games. The defensive stand began with a three-and-out despite an early neutral zone infraction.

Why it matters: The stop marks a crucial early milestone for first-time defensive coordinator Christian Parker, whose unit had repeatedly struggled with slow starts. Dallas entered Sunday at 3-4 seeking to stabilize its defense following an inconsistent opening half of the season.

What to watch: Dallas looks to maintain defensive momentum as the team approaches the Nov. 10 trade deadline.