After eight games in 2023, the Dallas Cowboys were trending up. They were 5-3 and set to go on a five-game winning streak. What a difference a year makes.
The 2024 Cowboys are 3-5 and just lost starting quarterback Dak Prescott for the upcoming stretch. They face a daunting schedule, and the hopes have gone from Super Bowl contention to merely sneaking into the playoffs. Let’s look ahead to the second half of the season and try to forecast what is on the horizon for this team.
Advertisement DeMarvion Overshown is brightest spot on defense To be fair, there isn’t much competition for “bright spot” on the Cowboys defense this season. What does the list even look like? Overshown. Jourdan Lewis ? I believe that’s the entire list.
Overshown’s season began with a bang, as he made his presence known in the opening week in Cleveland. There was a period of growth early in the season, as he played 58 percent, 31 percent and 78 percent of the snaps in the first three weeks. In the last four games, Overshown has played more than 90 percent of the snaps in each game.
His speed and athleticism show up at some point every game. In his first regular season in the NFL , Overshown has reinforced why many believe he has a bright future. Brandon Aubrey sets record for longest field goal Aubrey almost had a chance to set the record in Week 1, when he made a 66-yarder in Cleveland that didn’t count due to a penalty and the ensuing 71-yard attempt was called off by holder Bryan Anger .
