US EditionCowboys DT Quinnen Williams Could Be Key to Stopping Jalen Hurts in His Tracks
Quinnen Williams led the Cowboys with 1.5 sacks and 5 quarterback hits in Week 11, boosting hopes to contain Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' rushing threat.
- On Sunday, Quinnen Williams, All-Pro defensive tackle, could be the X factor for Dallas Cowboys to limit Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP, at AT&T Stadium.
- Hurts changed the game previously by scrambling nine times and recording seven rushing first downs, five on third down, in their Week 1 meeting.
- Williams' first week in Dallas yielded a season low in points allowed and five sacks tied, with Quinnen Williams leading with 1.5 sacks and five quarterback hits.
- Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said stopping Hurts depends on rush-lane discipline and defensive 'eyes,' while Dallas added veteran linebacker Logan Wilson and saw returns from young players to change Hurts' defense.
- Over the next 12 days, Dallas will test its overhauled defense against the Eagles, Chiefs and Lions after gaining a game under its belt, with Williams and Hurts sharing rare Alabama familiarity.
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Brian Schottenheimer Sends Strong Message to Cowboys Defense Ahead of Game Against Struggling Jalen Hurts
The addition of Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson has certainly improved the Dallas Cowboys‘ defense. For the first time this season, the Cowboys restricted their opponents to less than 20 points in a game. But the real test of this defense will be against the Philadelphia Eagles when the NFC East rivals clash this Sunday. And despite Jalen Hurts’ recent struggles, head coach Brian Schottenheimer knows exactly how tough that matchup will be. “It…
Quinnen Williams Raves About Cowboys' Defensive Line
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Quinnen Williams’ first game with the Dallas Cowboys was special, and he made many fans happy that the team gave up multiple draft picks to get the defensive tackle in a trade with the New York Jets at the NFL deadline. Williams instantly looked like someone who could help solve Dallas’ problems on that side of the ball. After the Week 11 win against the Las Vegas Raiders, Williams didn’t want to take all the credi…
Cowboys keep pace with Eagles in NFC East chase ✭ Inside The Star
The Dallas Cowboys kept their slim hopes of winning the NFC East division alive with a solid 33-16 victory over the Raiders in Las Vegas on Monday night. With seven games remaining for both teams, Dallas is 3.5 games behind the Eagles. More importantly, they are only two games out of the final wildcard spot. The Eagles, meanwhile, are in a dogfight for the No. 1 seed in the NFC with the Rams. The Bears and Seahawks are just one game back. Tampa …
NFC Highlights: Quinnen Williams Debuts for Cowboys, Lane Johnson Injured
The NFC landscape is shifting with key player developments. Quinnen Williams showcased his impact for the Cowboys with 1.5 sacks and five quarterback hits in his debut after a significant trade, expressing his commitment to continuous improvement. In contrast, the Eagles will be without right tackle Lane Johnson for several weeks due to a Lisfranc injury, with veteran Fred Johnson stepping up to maintain team performance. Meanwhile, Giants offen…
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