The Missed Tackle Problem I Can’t IgnoreIt’s pretty easy for anyone to see the Dallas Cowboys defense missed way too many tackles this season. Dallas recorded 966 total tackles with 97 missed, landing at 9.1% missed tackle rate, tied for the 7th-highest in the NFL. I blame execution, because that missed tackle rate has shown up for nearly every game this season. Why the Rest of the Defense Undid the InteriorHere’s the paradox that drives me insane: the defensive tackle room didn’t collapse. I need more physicality behind the defensive tackles.

Source: thestar December 26, 2025 18:03 UTC