Dallas Cowboys among NFL teams with worst defenses and historical trends
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys ended the 2025 NFL season with the league's worst defense, allowing 511 points over 17 games. Historical trends indicate that NFL teams finishing last in points allowed typically see improvement the following season. Since 2010, most teams have increased their win totals, averaging a 3.3-win uptick and a significant reduction in points allowed. The Cowboys have made several changes, including revamping their coaching staff and signing 14 free agents, seeking to emulate the successful recoveries of past last-place defenses.
- •Cowboys finished the 2025 season with a 7-9-1 record.
- •The Cowboys allowed 30 points per game last season.
- •Historical data shows an average improvement of 3.3 wins for last-place defenses.
- •Teams have utilized coaching changes and free agency to boost defensive performance.
- •The Cowboys have overhauled their defensive strategy and personnel heading into 2026.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — What history tells us about NFL-worst defenses the next year
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