"The Dallas Cowboys game against the Denver Broncos might have been a deciding factor for the team. Heading into that game, momentum had swung behind the Cowboys after the defense showed signs of life versus an undermanned Washington Commanders squad. A win against a competent team on the road like the Broncos would push momentum heavily toward investing in the trade market on defense. That didn't happen. The Cowboys defense regressed once again."
"On the other hand, Dallas has two winnable games sandwiched around the bye. They could possibly be 5-4-1 after that. With an offense as good as it is right now, the Cowboys brass must be contemplating doing something in hopes of not wasting the season. There is no guarantee the offense will be as good in the future; the NFL is a week-to-week league, and a season-to-season league. Teams need to strike when they can."
The Cowboys defense regressed after the loss to the Broncos despite earlier signs of improvement against the Commanders. A road win over a competent opponent would have justified pursuing defensive reinforcements via trade; failure to win dampened that momentum. Dallas still has two winnable games around the bye and could reach 5-4-1, relying on a currently potent offense. Management faces a choice: trade for defensive help to pursue a playoff push now or preserve assets for future seasons. The urgency stems from offensive performance volatility in the NFL and the need to act when opportunity arises.
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