Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break

Chicago Bears' David Montgomery is stopped during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons celebrates his fumble recovery and touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Chicago Bears' Darnell Mooney is stopped by Dallas Cowboys' Israel Mukuamu after a first down catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott congratulates Micah Parsons after his touchdown run following his fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears' Equanimeous St. Brown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Dallas Cowboys' DeMarcus Lawrence sacks Chicago Bears' Justin Fields on a two-point coversion attempt during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)