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FRISCO, Texas — Over his last four games, Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has 21 tackles and 4 sacks. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday at The Star that he would love to see the film of any interior defensive lineman playing at a more dominant level right now.
Williams had 7 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 quarterback hit, and 1 forced fumble in Sunday’s 27-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts. With Indianapolis at the Dallas 18 in the fourth quarter, he knocked the ball loose from Jonathan Taylor, and linebacker Shemar James recovered.
After the game, Schottenheimer said he had not been around a better interior defensive lineman in a long time. Williams wants to do everything in his power to help Dallas win close games, Schottenheimer said Monday.
“Well, determination. The guy is determined to dominate games like he has, and the wiring is incredible,” Schottenheimer said. “But I think if there’s a more dominant interior defensive lineman in the National Football League right now, more dominant than Quinnen Williams, I’d love to see the film.”
Quinnen Williams Has 4 Sacks In Last 4 Games
Williams had 1 sack in the season’s first five games. He then had a sack in the 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, another with 3 tackles for loss in the 38-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, and 2 sacks with 7 tackles in the Nov. 1 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Through nine games, he has 36 tackles, 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. Dallas entered the Colts game allowing 152.8 rushing yards per game, last in the NFL, and held Indianapolis to 105 on 23 carries.
Schottenheimer did not point to a change in Williams’ health, technique, or scheme. Williams has always been a great player, Schottenheimer said.
“Not really. I think the guy’s always been a great player,” Schottenheimer explained. “I think at the same time, he’s wanting to do everything in his power to help make sure we win these close games.”
Williams Joined Cowboys At 2025 Trade Deadline
Dallas acquired Williams from the New York Jets at the 2025 trade deadline, sending a 2027 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith to New York. He signed a three-year, $105.9 million extension in August.
The Jets took Williams third overall in 2019, and he was a first-team All-Pro in 2022. He is one of four defensive representatives on Schottenheimer’s 11-man leadership council, and Dak Prescott called him one of his favorite teammates after Sunday’s game.
The Cowboys, now 4-5, host the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 15, at AT&T Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. CT on FOX.
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