Dallas Cowboys' Defense Ranked Last Amid Trevon Diggs Calls for More Man Coverage

The Dallas Cowboys' defense has struggled significantly in the 2025 NFL season, ranking near the bottom of the league in yards and points allowed, largely due to a zone-heavy defensive scheme under coordinator Matt Eberflus that has not played to the strengths of key players like All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs. Diggs has publicly expressed his preference for more man-to-man coverage, asserting that he performs better when matched directly against receivers rather than in zone coverage, which he finds less challenging and less effective for creating turnovers. Despite his high-profile contract and talent, Diggs has yet to record an interception this season and was even benched twice, once for disciplinary reasons and once as he returned from injury, highlighting ongoing adjustments and tensions within the team. Meanwhile, fellow cornerback DaRon Bland, also highly paid, has seen limited action due to injury but similarly has not yet produced interceptions or pass breakups. The Cowboys have also faced issues with generating consistent quarterback pressure and have allowed numerous big passing plays, contributing to their poor defensive rankings. While offensive players like George Pickens have shone, the defensive woes remain a critical concern as the team looks to improve its performance in upcoming games.