# Hour 2: How do the Cowboys Fix their Defense?

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Podcast: [First Take](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-take-1052467)
Published: 2026-09-15T16:13:00+00:00
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First Take Resumes with Dallas' dreadful defense. The Cowboys spent the offseason revamping their entire defensive unit which was worst in the NFL last season. However the Giants were still able to run all over them and Jaxson Dart shined. Do we still expect this defense to be top half of the league? If Dallas' defense still struggles with all new personnel, is it time for some coaching changes? Next Stephen A. gives his top five NFL teams after week one. Are the Chiefs back? The Rams are already outside the top five? Then Joe Burrow and the Bengals got a big win against the Buccaneers on Sunday where their defense recovered four fumbles against Baker Mayfield. But does this game convince us that the Bengals are for real, or do we need to see more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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