Quinnen Williams takes responsibility for Cowboys' defensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 7:24 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
After a Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Quinnen Williams of the Dallas Cowboys acknowledged the team's 2-3 record and its defensive shortcomings. He called for a players-only meeting to address the issues affecting the defense, which allows an average of 395.4 yards and 27.2 points per game, ranking near the bottom of the league. Williams emphasized his accountability and commitment to improvement, having recorded 15 tackles and one sack this season. Coach Brian Schottenheimer supported the meeting's purpose, emphasizing player leadership. The Cowboys are scheduled to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
- •Dallas Cowboys hold a 2-3 record after Week 5.
- •Defense allows 395.4 yards and 27.2 points per game.
- •Quinnen Williams called for a defensive players-only meeting.
- •Williams has 15 total tackles and one sack this season.
- •The Cowboys play the Green Bay Packers next.
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"It has been an up-and-down season for the Dallas Cowboys, to say the least. They are stuck in the middle with a 2-3 record, and something has to change on both ends of the field to help the Cowboys climb out of mediocrity . After their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5, Quinnen Williams called for a defensive players-only meeting. It can […] The post Quinnen Williams takes full responsibility for Cowboys defense flopping so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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