Cowboys defense has Jerry Jones completely floored

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is utterly perplexed by the defensive performance of his team, which has left him utterly floored after just five games of the 2026 NFL season. Despite achieving great success in the 1990s, Dallas has struggled to make a mark in recent times, sitting out of the playoffs for the past two seasons. The team has shown an explosive offense, but their defense has been a major concern.

Dallas ended their season with a 2-3 record after a loss to Tampa Bay, who were missing star quarterback Baker Mayfield due to injury.

Following the game, Jones spoke to reporters and expressed his shock at the team's poor defense, emphasizing that "surprising isn't even a big enough word" to describe the situation. He firmly denied any allegations that he may have made the wrong contract decisions for his players, stating categorically, "No. No. I do not. Absolutely not."

The Cowboys are struggling on both sides of the ball, with glaring weaknesses highlighted by their defeat to the Buccaneers. Quarterback Dak Prescott had difficulty finding open receivers, completing only 24 out of 42 passes for 316 yards and a touchdown, while throwing two interceptions. Running back Javonte Williams led the team's run game with 12 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown, while safety George Pickens had his best performance of the season with nine catches for 130 yards and a touchdown.

The defensive struggles on the part of the Cowboys are evident, as they have conceded 136 total points in their first five games, averaging 27.2 points per contest. It is imperative that the team addresses this issue promptly before it spirals out of control. The Cowboys hope to rebound in their next game, facing the Green Bay Packers on October 18 at 8:20 p.m. ET.