This year's defense is worse than 1989, that 1-15 year!

[SFloridaCowboy]

In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys' defense struggled significantly in a 16 game schedule.

Points Against:

1989 393 24.6/g 24th of 28.

2026 THIS YEAR 27.7/GAME POINTS A GAME AVG

1989: 1991 rushing yards given up in 16 games, 124.4 rushing yards per game, but only 3.67 per carry average.

THIS YEAR: 162 YARDS PER GAME, 5.1 YARDS PER CARRY

But at least, the 1989 had Jim jeffocoat with 11.5 sacks.

 

[jazzcat22]

How about passing yards?
If I remember, the pass Defesne in 1989 was good, that was because the run Defesne was so bad, teams did not need to pass.
They got a lead, and just ran the ball.

 

[nhcowboyfan]

In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys' defense struggled significantly in a 16 game schedule.

Points Against:

1989 393 24.6/g 24th of 28.

2026 THIS YEAR 27.7/GAME POINTS A GAME AVG

1989: 1991 rushing yards given up in 16 games, 124.4 rushing yards per game, but only 3.67 per carry average.

THIS YEAR: 162 YARDS PER GAME, 5.1 YARDS PER CARRY

But at least, the 1989 had Jim jeffocoat with 11.5 sacks.

Jim Jeffcoat is one of my favorite unsung Cowboys. He got to play alongside the likes of Randy White, Too Tall Jones, Charles Haley, and Russell Maryland. Ended up with 2 SB rings.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys' defense struggled significantly in a 16 game schedule.

Points Against:

1989 393 24.6/g 24th of 28.

2026 THIS YEAR 27.7/GAME POINTS A GAME AVG

1989: 1991 rushing yards given up in 16 games, 124.4 rushing yards per game, but only 3.67 per carry average.

THIS YEAR: 162 YARDS PER GAME, 5.1 YARDS PER CARRY

But at least, the 1989 had Jim jeffocoat with 11.5 sacks.

Ah, yes. The team that Plastic Man left us before he scurried off to the golf course.

 

[Cowboys5217]

How about passing yards?
If I remember, the pass Defesne in 1989 was good, that was because the run Defesne was so bad, teams did not need to pass.
They got a lead, and just ran the ball.

Ranked 18th in rushing defense.
Ranked 20th in passing defense.