ARLINGTON, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys suffered a painful 33‑30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, extending the Cardinals’ five‑game winning streak against Dallas and marking the fifth straight victory for Arizona at AT&T Stadium.
Jones blames overall performance, not a single coach
Owner Jerry Jones described the defeat as “an indictment of the whole show,” emphasizing that the team failed to capitalize on a 14‑point fourth‑quarter lead. Jones stopped short of singling out head coach Brian Schottenheimer, noting the coach has only one winning streak in his two‑year tenure – a three‑game run last season when Dallas finished 7‑9‑1.
“None of us are getting it done,” Jones said. “That should be my concern. I’m not pointing at Shotty. I’m not pointing to anybody. We had the opportunities we had to win this game. That is a big snapshot that we want to put above our mirror.”
Key moments of the game
Dallas entered the second half with a 24‑10 advantage, but Arizona rallied with a field goal after a missed PAT by Chad Ryland in the final seconds of regulation. The Cardinals then drove for the winning field goal in overtime, sealing a 33‑30 victory.
Defensively, the Cowboys forced three punts, generated two turnovers, and recorded a goal‑line stand early in the game. However, the unit could not sustain that effort, allowing three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including an 80‑yard drive that consumed just 63 seconds.
Offensively, quarterback Dak Prescott completed 19 of 29 passes for 195 yards. The running game, which had produced a 204‑yard performance against Philadelphia, was limited to a 2.4‑yard average. Tyler Allgeier broke free for a 63‑yard touchdown late in the third quarter, but the momentum quickly shifted.
Coach Schottenheimer under pressure
Following the loss, Schottenheimer defended his staff and players, saying, “I believe in our staff. I believe our players. I think we played a really good game in Philadelphia and a pretty good first half here. The second half was not very good. So we got to look at the film and learn from it.”
The loss drops Dallas to 3‑5 on the season, leaving the team just one week above .500 in the 25‑week NFL calendar. With a weak NFC East division, the Cowboys cannot afford another collapse if they hope to contend for a playoff spot.
Looking ahead
Jones highlighted the importance of special teams, noting the Cowboys have “the best field goal kicker in my view in the country” and must get him in position to win crucial kicks. The owner also stressed that the criticism applies to everyone involved, from players to coaches.
Prescott echoed the sentiment, stating, “Talk is cheap. Telling stories is cheap. We’ve got to write our own story. We’ve put ourselves in this position.”
The Cowboys will look to rebound next week, hoping to correct the offensive lapses and tighten a defense that continues to rank among the league’s poorest.
Original reporting: Fort Worth, TX Sports (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
