Breaking Down the Dallas Cowboys Defense Player-by-Player

Brandon Carr, Cornerback

Pro Football Focus grade – 77.3
23 tackles
1 interception, 4 passes defensed

Carr, much like Claiborne, has been tremendously better this season than in years past. Carr can also credit that in part to moving back to the right side, where he played in his early years for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Carr has been solid against both the pass and in run support.

While everyone has written him off as a likely cap casualty in the upcoming offseason, I get the feeling that the Cowboys staff will do everything they can to keep him around if he continues playing at the level he has displayed thus far in 2016.

Terrell McClain, Defensive Tackle

Pro Football Focus grade – 72.6
21 tackles, 2 for loss
1.5 sacks

Terrell McClain, nicknamed “Smite” by his teammates, has been the most consistent defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys through the first six weeks.

He has been a standout when it comes to fighting off blocks and finding the football, both in run defense and while rushing the passer.

The Cowboys are extremely thankful that he is finally at full health and he has been a major upgrade inside.