The criticism mounts for Brian Schottenheimer as the Cowboys keep finding ways to lose

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and quarterback Dak Prescott attempted to protect coach Brian Schottenheimer from increasing criticism following the team's inability to secure consecutive wins. The most recent loss was particularly devastating, as the Cowboys conceded a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to Arizona in an overtime victory.

Schottenheimer's job security has been questioned throughout the season, with recent losses against backup quarterbacks, namely Gardner Minshew and Jalon Daniels. Dallas, currently at 3-5, has lost due to subpar performances and a defense struggling to adapt. Owner Jones maintains confidence in Schottenheimer despite the team's poor record under his leadership, noting that "a lot of people let Brian down today."

Quarterback Prescott criticized the coach for the offensive struggles that have plagued the team during a recent four-game losing streak. Despite head coach changes and roster improvements, Dallas continues to find new ways to lose, with the defense occasionally showing promise but overall inconsistency proving problematic.