Cowboys weaving a tale of two different seasons

The Cowboys also rank first in passing offense (281.3 yards per game), 12th in rushing offense (123.0 yards) and fifth in scoring offense (28.5 points). 

The Cowboys offense is paced by quarterback Dak Prescott, who has returned to form after suffering a hamstring injury in 2024. Prescott leads the league in passing yards (1,119) and is third in completion percentage (72.9%) and fourth in QBR (74.2). 

The defense, on the other hand, has been a different story. With the worst passing defense (allowing 297.3 yards per game), allowing 30+ points per game and the inability to stop teams on third down, the Cowboys likely have the worst defense in the league.

Trading Micah Parsons caused this to happen

The Cowboys could have avoided this disaster if owner Jerry Jones hadn't been cheap and had a desire to win. Unwilling to pay Parsons what he wanted or deserved, Jones traded him to the Packers for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round draft picks, opting to build for the future, while winning now took a backseat. 

Parsons is not only the best defensive end in football but one of the best players in the league on defense. He can heavily impact the game, which not many can do.

Trading away a star such as Parsons was a bold move that hasn’t paid off yet for Jones and his Cowboys, and he’s likely to regret ever making that trade, with the Packers having a better chance to make the playoffs this season.