FANTASY DEF / DST • Dallas Cowboys

DAL Defense

Week 8 • HOME vs Arizona Cardinals • Team page

Projected5.6PTS
SC Rank#16DEF
Season Avg2.37 games
DEFENSE PERFORMANCE

Dallas Cowboys Defensive Stats

Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.

Sacks10.0
Interceptions2
Takeaways4
Pts Allowed / Game25.7
Yards Allowed / Game380.9
Yards / Catch Allowed11.2
Tackles For Loss29
DEF / ST Touchdowns0

Recent Defensive Form

WeekOpponentFantasy PtsPts AllowedSacksINTTakeawaysYds Allowed
W7 PHI 4.0 21 2.0 1 1 332
W6 GB 5.0 23 3.0 1 1 333
W5 TB 1.0 24 1.0 0 0 430
W4 HOU 1.0 30 2.0 0 0 409
W3 BAL -1.0 34 0.0 0 0 378
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Next 3 Weeks

Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.

Week 8

HOME vs Arizona Cardinals

PROJECTED5.6pts

Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup

The matchup remains favorable because the overall DEF formula matchup currently outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Pass Rush

Current Week DEF #16 OUTLOOK 8/10
Week 9

AWAY @ Indianapolis Colts

PROJECTED5.3pts

Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup

The matchup remains favorable because sack opportunity, turnover opportunity and strong opportunity currently outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling. The opponent carries an elevated turnover-risk profile.

Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed • Opponent Turnovers • Pass Rush

Early Outlook DEF #18 OUTLOOK 8/10
Week 10

HOME vs San Francisco 49ers

PROJECTED0.6pts

Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this DEF matchup

The matchup grades tough because strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Pass Rush

Longer-Range DEF #28 OUTLOOK 4/10
STAT CRACKER HISTORY

Weekly DEF Prediction History

WeekPredictionActualRankMatchup
2026 Week 8 5.6 pts Pending DEF #16 HOME vs ARI
2026 Week 7 7.5 pts 4.0 pts DEF #10 AWAY @ PHI
2026 Week 6 2.8 pts 5.0 pts DEF #24 AWAY @ GB
2026 Week 5 10.0 pts 1.0 pts DEF #7 HOME vs TB
2026 Week 4 5.3 pts 1.0 pts DEF #29 AWAY @ HOU
2026 Week 3 5.0 pts -1.0 pts DEF #30 HOME vs BAL
2026 Week 2 8.1 pts 3.0 pts DEF #18 HOME vs WAS
2026 Week 1 6.1 pts 3.0 pts DEF #23 AWAY @ NYG