BE.DEFENSE IN DAMAGE, SEASON ALARM: Do Cowboys Dare To “RELEASE” Matt Eberflus Right Now?
Dallas, TX – From a defensive icon, the Dallas Cowboys are now in free fall on the front they were once most proud of. And in the spotlight of criticism, no one else is feeling the pressure more than Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus.
After 6 rounds of the season, the Cowboys have allowed more than 30 points in 4 games – an unacceptable number for a team with Super Bowl ambitions. Currently, the biggest question running through the NFL and the Cowboys fan community:
⚠️ Is it time to change the defensive coordinator?
📉 Alarming Numbers – “What Kind of Defense Is This?”
Let’s review the lineup below Eberflus this season:
✅ Game 1 vs Giants: Won 27-10 – Good Defense
❌ Game 2 vs Eagles: Won 31-17 – Gained 431 yards
❌ Game 3 vs Packers: Won 38-24 – No Stops
✅ Game 4 vs Patriots: Won 21-13 – Love of Honor
❌ Game 5 vs 49ers: Won 34-20 – Shattered Running and Passing
❌ Game 6 vs Panthers: Won 31-24 – Defensively “Teared” by the Underdog
➡️ Average: 29.6 practice points/game
➡️ Ranked 28/32 in the league in scoring defense
➡️ Haven’t kept a clean sheet in the second half since Week 1
🧠 Matt Eberflus – A Name or a “Ghost” of the Past?
Eberflus was once hailed as a “strategic defensive armor” at the Colts, but since joining the Cowboys, his zone defense is being “figured out” quickly.
The Cowboys defense often:
Doesn’t accompany a tight WR speed
Gets beaten in the middle area
Doesn’t create enough power for the opposing QB
The hesitation in adjusting personnel and changing the tactical scheme has experts starting to doubt Eberflus’ ability to adapt in a high-pressure environment like Dallas.
🎙️ NFL expert – Emmanuel Acho:
“The Cowboys are repeating a familiar mistake: keeping the wrong person for the ‘piece’ instead of the reality on the field.”
🗣️ Cowboys fan outraged: “We are witnessing a decline on our own field!”
Cowboys Social Media Tung after the loss to the Panthers:
🗯️ @CowboysUnfiltered: “Eberflus is making Micah Parsons look like a mediocre player. We need a real leader!”
🗯️ @DFWDefense: “30 points/game? Dallas defense or practice field?”
🗯️ @WeDemBoyz: “If Jerry Jones doesn’t work, this season will go down the drain.”
The fan base is calling for urgent changes, even suggesting replacements like Vic Fangio, Brian Flores, or even Dan Quinn if possible.
✔️ Current Situation: Change Needed Before It’s Too Late
The Dallas Cowboys are currently in the 3rd place in the NFC East, with rivals like the Eagles and Commanders constantly courting them. With their current form, even without an early improvement on defense, the Cowboys could lose their playoff spot by mid-season.
Experts believe: a strategic change at the DC position could be the “fresh air” that the Cowboys are desperately looking for.
❓ So Should the Cowboys Change DC Right Now?
✅ Reasons to change:
Worst defensive record in the last 5 seasons
No technical improvements
Decreases the performance of superstars like Parsons, Diggs
❌ Reasons to pause:
Mid-season – difficult to change the system immediately
Eberflus has experience, can adjust in the next 2-3 weeks
Jerry Jones once declared “absolute trust”
🧨 Conclusion: Gioi Hanh is Coming – Cowboys Must Choose Immediately
If the defense continues to “deflate” for another 1-2 games, Matt Eberflus could be the first to “lose his peace” mid-season. The Cowboys are at a crossroads: Keep believing, or make drastic changes to save the season.
“You can’t win the Super Bowl if your defense gives up 30 points every week.” – a saying that is becoming increasingly evident in Dallas.
