Cowboys defensive linemen react to struggles in season-opening loss to Giants

The useful part

Nobody with the Dallas Cowboys is pleased about the defensive performance in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Defensive tackle Kenny Clark said they're focused on Washington and improving the mistakes made in Week 1, mainly communication. Clark disagreed with the notion that the Giants were more physical than Dallas.

How it works

• Clark said the work starts now to make sure this is not a repeat of the 2025 defense.
• Most of the guys, what we've been talking about, too, is just find ways to do more," Clark said.
• And, you know, we'll get that fixed." Defensive end Rashan Gary was not on the team last season, but he recognizes the pressure is on.
• Gary said that while there are lots of new faces on the defense, they feel like things are coming together.
• "Being able to have, you know, all 11 on the same page, understanding where we went wrong, understanding what needs to be fixed.

What to take from it

"I don't think it was a problem with the physicality.

Details worth keeping

I mean, you gotta just come out and do your part. At the end of the day, communication," Clark said. I think our front, we really played the blocks well.