Overview
- Jerry and Stephen Jones publicly reaffirmed their support for Brian Schottenheimer despite the Cowboys' 2-4 start and recent fan frustration.
- Schottenheimer said he accepts criticism, acknowledged he must coach better, and signaled plans to call more runs and tweak play-calling to revive the offense.
- Analysts and team statements point to measurable offensive decline this season with lower motion, under-center and run rates compared with 2025, which has reduced the offense's effectiveness.
- Dallas has scored just 16 points in a Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay and produced only seven points for most of the 23-13 loss at Green Bay, evidence team leaders cite for urgent schematic change.
- The Cowboys face a short-term measuring point at the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26 and ownership has signaled it will consider roster upgrades ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline if results do not improve.