"That begs the question: was this loss as catastrophic as it felt? Let's take a look at the analytics, where strength of schedule adjustments are starting to reshape how we evaluate each team. The offense took a minor step back, partially impacted by the adjustments for having faced several poor defenses thus far, but Dallas remains an offensive juggernaut. Their special teams is also maintaining a high level of play, even with top returner KaVontae Turpin out."
"The defense, on the other hand, is just awful. They're still in 31st, but only barely. The Cowboys are getting very close to being dead last in DVOA, especially given the caliber of quarterbacks they've faced so far this season. The EPA-based team tiers make it even more obvious: Dallas has the best offense in the league and the worst defense in the league. There's really no other way to put it, as this team could not be more polar opposites between their two units."
The Cowboys' loss to the Panthers was demoralizing as the defense reverted to its worst form while a strong offensive performance, including a notable showing for George Pickens, went to waste. Strength-of-schedule analytics show the offense slipping slightly after facing several poor defenses, yet Dallas remains an offensive juggernaut. Special teams performance stays high despite KaVontae Turpin's absence. The defense ranks 31st in DVOA and edges toward last, especially considering opposing quarterback quality. EPA-based tiers place Dallas with the league's best offense and worst defense. NFC East rivals sit near average, keeping Dallas alive in the division if defensive play improves.
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