The Dallas Cowboys are running out of room for defensive mistakes. After losing 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 18, Big D dropped to 2-4. Now, Rashan Gary and DeMarvion Overshown want the defense to turn its potential into better results before the October 26 visit to Philly.
Both defenders delivered a straightforward message ahead of the divisional matchup. Dallas needs better preparation, fewer mistakes, and all 11 players doing their jobs. The Packers game showed why those changes cannot wait.
Rashan Gary Wants Cowboys Defense To Deliver On Game Day
Clubhouse Live with Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Rashan Gary in the Fox Club at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wisconsin on Monday, December 29, 2025.
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Despite the defeat, Dallas managed three sacks and recorded 20 pressures on Packers quarterback Jordan Love. Gary wants the defense to build on that showing rather than produce strong numbers one week and struggle the next.
Speaking to DallasCowboys.com on October 21, the veteran linebacker explained why the work must begin before kickoff.
“Starts in the meeting room, starts in practice, creating those habits Just being consistent with the habits that we create. Practice to game day, we have to consistently have good habits throughout the week, consistently have good habits throughout practice so it can show up on game day,” Gary said.
He stressed the need to maintain good habits throughout the week and carry them into games. That also means trusting the defensive plan when individual statistics do not tell the full story.
Jerry Jones' squad no doubt showed they could pressure Love, but they struggled to get off the field on third down. Against Philadelphia, they will need to combine their pass rush with more disciplined play across the defense.
DeMarvion Overshown Highlights Costly Mistakes Before Eagles Clash
Overshown could give Dallas a boost against Philadelphia. The linebacker missed five games with a hamstring injury, but the Cowboys' October 21 report said he was expected to return for the Eagles matchup. The report did not establish that he had received formal medical clearance.
Overshown also made it clear that the defense needs all 11 players to execute their assignments.
“When 11 are guys doing their job, it’s kind of hard to beat you,” he said in comments published by DallasCowboys.com on October 21.
The Packers exposed a major weakness by converting nine of their first 10 third-down attempts in the first half. Those conversions kept Green Bay's offense moving and made it difficult for Dallas to get off the field.
Overshown said the team wants to play better and win rather than dwell on frustration. He also stressed that the defense still has plenty of room to improve.
“Until we're shutting out opponents, it's always going to be room for improvement,” he said.
The Eagles game gives Dallas an immediate chance to respond. Gary wants better habits to show up on Sundays, while Overshown wants every defender to handle his assignment. The Cowboys need both to translate into better execution if they hope to get back on track.
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