For seven games, the Dallas Cowboys defense was the biggest factor in getting the team five wins. They sacked quarterbacks at a ferocious pace and kept games close enough for a limited offense with Cooper Rush to succeed. Then, when Dak Prescott returned from his thumb injury, they came up with five takeaways to help defeat the Detroit Lions. That was a testament to what Dan Quinn and his players have done. But it is not usually a sustainable blueprint. To have any real chance of success over the long haul, and especially into the playoffs, the offense has to carry its part of the load.
Cowboys lesson learned against the Bears: The offense is back
