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Cowboys’ offense struggles as Schottenheimer takes blame

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 2:40 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Dallas Cowboys Lose

The Dallas Cowboys lost 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers in Week 6, dropping to 2-4.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said his own play-calling caused the offensive struggles.
Linebacker Dee Winters suffered an Achilles strain, and rookie Jaishawn Barham will see more snaps.
Dallas managed 13 points, 48 rushing yards on 15 attempts, and two Dak Prescott interceptions.

Summary

Schottenheimer Faces Dismissal

Stephen Jones said he and Jerry Jones “absolutely” back Schottenheimer.
Kalshi’s market shows a 28% chance Schottenheimer is fired before February, paying $23.48 on a $10 trade.
His fully guaranteed four-year deal means Dallas owes salary for the final two years if dismissed.
The front office cites Schottenheimer’s 9-13-1 record over 23 games when defending his job security.

History

Historical Context

Robert Kraft bought the Patriots for $175 million in 1994, installed Bill Parcells and later promoted Pete Carroll, who was dismissed after the team’s 8-8 1999 season. Kraft then hired Bill Belichick, sending the Jets a 2000 first-round draft pick as compensation. The Dallas Cowboys now confront comparable financial stakes with coach Brian Schottenheimer’s contract.

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Dallas Cowboys Lose

The Dallas Cowboys lost 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers in Week 6, dropping to 2-4.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said his own play-calling caused the offensive struggles.
Linebacker Dee Winters suffered an Achilles strain, and rookie Jaishawn Barham will see more snaps.
Dallas managed 13 points, 48 rushing yards on 15 attempts, and two Dak Prescott interceptions.

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