“Cowboys Secondary Gains Momentum as Bland Leads in Interceptions and Lewis Returns to Prime Form”

“Cowboys Secondary Gains Momentum as Bland Leads in Interceptions and Lewis Returns to Prime Form”

When training camp commenced in July, DaRon Bland, Jourdan Lewis, and Donovan Wilson faced different circumstances. Bland, a breakout rookie as a nickel corner, stepped in for the injured Lewis in 2022. Lewis, not medically cleared, began on the PUP list but returned at the season’s start, aiming for personal improvement.

Now, at the end of the regular season, Lewis, the Ed Block Courage Award winner, is back in top form. Meanwhile, Bland, now the NFL interceptions leader, set a record for most pick-sixes in a season as an outside corner. Bland’s ninth interception in Week 18 secured the NFC East title for the Cowboys. Donovan Wilson, recovering from an early-season calf strain, has also shown his playmaking prowess with two recent interceptions.

As the secondary, potentially bolstered by Stephon Gilmore’s return, gears up for Super Wild Card Weekend, the defense’s ability to create turnovers adds to the challenge for opposing teams. With Bland’s standout season, Lewis and Wilson’s timely contributions, and the overall depth, the Cowboys present a formidable defensive lineup against Jordan Love and the Packers.

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