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Dallas Cowboys Defense vs Quarterbacks

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Cowboys allow to quarterbacks. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

20.4
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
35
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Cowboys

Players who have historically scored most against the Dallas Cowboys defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Jalen Hurts
PHI
28.6
avg pts vs Cowboys (3 games)
#2 Target
Jared Goff
DET
20.6
avg pts vs Cowboys (2 games)
#3 Target
Jayden Daniels
WAS
18.1
avg pts vs Cowboys (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the Dallas Cowboys (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Jaxson Dart
NYG
20.4
S2025 Wk18 Brandon Allen
NYG
1.9
S2025 Wk16 Justin Herbert
LAC
30.2
S2025 Wk15 J.J. McCarthy
MIN
24.5
S2025 Wk14 Jared Goff
DET
16.2
S2025 Wk13 Patrick Mahomes
KC
29.4
S2025 Wk12 Jalen Hurts
PHI
30.9
S2025 Wk11 Kirk Cousins
LV
2.1
S2025 Wk9 Jacoby Brissett
ARI
24.8
S2025 Wk8 Bo Nix
DEN
24.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dallas Cowboys defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The Dallas Cowboys allow an average of 20.4 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (35 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the Dallas Cowboys?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the Dallas Cowboys: Jalen Hurts (28.6 avg pts in 3 games), Jared Goff (20.6 avg pts in 2 games), Jayden Daniels (18.1 avg pts in 3 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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