The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0started the 2024 season with a dominant defensive performance against the\u00a0Cleveland Browns. One of the standouts was linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who looked like he was shot out of a cannon as he was flying around, making plays sideline to sideline. He finished with 11 tackles, a sack, and two quarterback hits. However, as to be expected, Overshown has some growing pains in the Cowboys’ back-to-back losses to the\u00a0New Orleans Saints\u00a0and\u00a0Baltimore Ravens, and was afforded fewer opportunities.<\/p>\n
Week 4 presented a new opportunity for Overshown to have a bounce-back performance in what was not necessarily a must-win for the Cowboys, but it was close to it. Overshown racked up eight tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup. What was noticeable was the way he looked even more comfortable in diagnosing plays and firing downhill, especially against the run. However, Overshown put on quite the display when it came to defending the pass as well. Thanks to his background of playing safety, Overshown showed his ability to read and react quickly and make great tackles in the space, which is a vital aspect of playing defense.<\/p>\n