The Dallas Cowboys step back into the national spotlight for their defense, and Quinnen Williams drives the whole shift. On November 18, 2025, WWE legend The Undertaker appears on “Good Morning Football” and calls out Dallas’ Week 11 performance, and fans can sense how his reaction stirs up fresh debate. The Cowboys roll through the Raiders in a dominant win, and Williams’ explosive debut flips the script for a defense that struggled all season. Fans and analysts suddenly look at Dallas differently, and I feel the same spark as the idea of a real interior force comes to life.
“Undertaker on @GMFB, weighing in on the #Cowboys from MNF after the Quinnen Williams trade: For a lifelong, die-hard Cowboys fan, it was just enough for us to hang on to and … well maybe. But we hadn’t seen that kind of defense all year long,” Per Ian Rapoport X post
Undertaker on @GMFB, weighing in on the #Cowboys from MNF after the Quinnen Williams trade:
"For a lifelong, die-hard Cowboys fan, it was just enough for us to hang on to and … well maybe. But we hadn't seen that kind of defense all year long."
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 19, 2025
Undertaker Believes Quinnen Williams’ Arrival Reshaped the Cowboys Narrative Overnight
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Dec 2, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Mark Calaway also known as the Undertaker from WWE wrestling in attendance before the game between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma State Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Quinnen Williams wastes no time making his presence felt, and how fast everything changes. In his Week 11 debut, he recorded four tackles, 1.5 sacks, a tackle for loss, and five quarterback hits. He disrupts Geno Smith and the Raiders’ interior offensive line nonstop, and meanwhile, his bull rushes continue to force hurried throws. His knack for winning one-on-one opens lanes for teammates like Kenny Clark and Osa Odighizuwa, and the chain reaction grows. Rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku even scores a safety, and the chaos Williams creates inside sets that up cleanly.
The Raiders continue to employ double teams and chip blocks, yet Williams remains in control of the line of scrimmage. Running backs search for space and find nothing, and Ashton Jeanty sits at seven yards on six carries. Dallas shuts down the run, and every snap, Williams’s impact seems to tilt the momentum again. His burst energizes the entire front seven, and the Raiders adjust on the fly as their protection schemes keep falling apart.
What surprises the most is how fast he adapts. Midseason trades usually take weeks to click, and Williams fits into Dallas’ defensive system instantly. His quick reads, power, and technique let him attack the passing and running game without hesitation. Also, Dallas ranked 31st in total defense earlier in the season, and the shift feels sharp and immediate.
Williams shows up, changes everything right away. His presence inside makes the pass rush fiercer, so the others play bolder but sharper, too. The game versus Philly comes fast, and his first appearance suggests a defensive turnaround – one that might pull Dallas into the mix once more.