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Dallas Cowboys coaching and roster changes

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Following a 2-3 start to the season, the Dallas Cowboys have implemented organizational changes to address a struggling defense. The team hired veteran coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive analyst to provide counsel to first-year defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Pettine, a former head coach for the Cleveland Browns, will assist with weekly game plans and serve as an extra set of eyes from the coaching booth to support Parker and head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Ahead of their Week 6 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, the Cowboys face a critical juncture. The defense remains a primary concern, having allowed at least 375 total yards in each of its first five games and surrendered at least 20 points in 12 consecutive games dating back to last season. According to simulator data, Dallas currently holds a 41 percent chance of making the 2026 ~~NFL~~ playoffs, and a loss could significantly diminish those postseason prospects. ~~The Cowboys' defense remains a primary concern, having allowed at least 375 total yards in each of its first five games.~~ Injuries continue to impact both rosters. Dallas will be without cornerback Cobie Durant, and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is designated as a long shot to play due to a hamstring injury. The Packers (3-2) enter the game following a 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. While Green Bay is managing injuries to players including Edgerrin Cooper and Javon Hargrave, their offense has shown improved play in the trenches. The matchup is expected to be a high-scoring affair, pitting the Cowboys' top-10 ~~offense~~ offense, led by Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens, against a Packers defense that has recently forced multiple turnovers.

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