The Cowboys did receive good news at the safety position. Starter Donovan Wilson, who missed last week’s game with shoulder and elbow injuries, was getting rehab work during Wednesday’s practice. Also, Juanyeh Thomas, another safety, inactive the last two games with migraines, practiced with little problem.

With Juanyeh Thomas and Donovan Wilson both inactive, the Cowboys only had two active safeties against Denver, and got burned as a result. Two undrafted safeties got the start, with Alijah Clark and Markquese Bell getting the nod. Let's just say it wasn't pretty.

The NFL saw an offensive explosion among nine teams between Thursday and Sunday as at least 30 points were scored by the clubs in their matchups.

Going into their showdown with the Denver Broncos, the Cowboys were hoping some defensive adjustments would carry over from a Week 7 win over the Washington Commanders. That didn’t happen in Week 8. In fact, Dallas’ defense reverted to a few troubling trends in a 44-24 loss at Empower Field at Mile High.

The Dallas Cowboys were embarrassed by the Denver Broncos in Week 8 - who's most to blame in Dallas for the 44-24 loss?

The Dallas Cowboys game against the Denver Broncos might have been a deciding factor for the team. Heading into that game, momentum had swung behind the Cowboys after the defense showed signs of life versus an undermanned Washington Commanders squad.

Bo Nix sparks Broncos' dominant win, shredding Dallas defense. His effective deep throws and four touchdowns earn an 'A-.'

The Denver Broncos are dealing with a key injury in their secondary in the early stages of their Week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Star cornerback Patrick Surtain suffered an apparent leg injury on Denver's first defensive drive of the game. The injury occurred as he was breaking up a pass intended for George Pickens in the end zone.