Dallas Cowboys defense set up to feast with September schedule

Mike Zimmer's debut as defensive coordinator started with a bang, and the Cowboys are just getting started.

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Mike Zimmer had a picture-perfect start as the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator. The Cowboys racked up six sacks and two interceptions in a dominant 33-17 win over the Cleveland Browns, despite entering the game as underdogs.

Looking ahead at their schedule, there’s plenty of reason to believe the best is yet to come for this newly energized Cowboys defense.

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The Cowboys' next four games feature some of the league’s weaker quarterbacks, aside from Lamar Jackson. With matchups against the Saints, Ravens, Giants, and Steelers on the horizon, their defense has a strong opportunity to continue its dominance.

Even if you disagree with the take on the quarterbacks, the Cowboys are still primed to dominate thanks to the mediocre or worse offensive lines of these four teams.

Giving the Cowboy's an even bigger edge heading into these games.

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