The Dallas Cowboys made some big moves at the trade deadline. They added two strong run-stoppers in LB Logan Wilson and DT Quinnen Williams to fix their main defensive issue. Clearly, they still believe they can turn the season around.
Notably, the first step will be against a team with a promising running back who has struggled to establish the run all year. That’s why, when asked about the upcoming matchup, Las Vegas Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty had a candid response:
“They got some great players. They just added Quinnen Williams on the interior. I’m sure that’ll level up their front. It’s a good all-around team. There’s definitely places we can attack them and make great plays. They’ve made some changes, so we’ll prepare for that,” Jeanty said.
"There's definitely places we can attack them."
Asked about the Cowboys defense he'll face on MNF, #Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty says, 'They just added Quinnen Williams on the interior. I'm sure that'll level up their front… They've made some changes so we'll prepare for that." pic.twitter.com/7TbAV4RXUP
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) November 11, 2025
The Raiders’ offense has failed to get anything going with Geno Smith at the helm. The offensive line hasn’t played well, and head coach Pete Carroll has repeatedly called out offensive coordinator Chip Kelly for the team’s inability to establish the run.
Jeanty has been fairly disappointing as a rookie, all things considered. He was the No. 6 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, yet he hasn’t been as dominant. Again, that may have something to do with his team’s overall struggles.
On paper, the Cowboys’ defense should be just what the doctor ordered for the rookie out of Boise State to have the best game of his young career. Still, with Wilson and Williams out there, that may not be the case anymore.
Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will be under a lot of pressure to fix that defense before it’s too late. With that in mind, he will certainly look to make a statement against Jeanty coming out of the bye week.
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