The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2026 season hoping to establish momentum under Brian Schottenheimer, but six games into the campaign, familiar questions about the franchise's direction have returned.
Sunday's 23-13 defeat to the Green Bay Packers dropped Dallas to 2-4, extending a difficult stretch that has exposed significant problems within an offense expected to be among the team's greatest strengths.
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Yet rather than entertain another coaching change, owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones have decided to maintain their support for Schottenheimer.
The decision comes despite the Cowboys compiling a 10-13 record since Schottenheimer replaced Mike McCarthy before the 2025 season.
Speaking on 105.3 The Fan on Monday, Stephen Jones insisted that the organization's belief in Schottenheimer and his coaching staff hadn't diminished.
"There's not any question in Jerry and my mind," Jones said, as per The Athletic.
"He has the team. There's no question they want to go out there and execute and make things happen. Feel really good about our coaching staff."
The executive acknowledged the frustration surrounding Dallas' disappointing results but maintained that the situation was not beyond recovery.
"Obviously very disappointing," Jones admitted. "Frustrated. But at the same time, we got a lot of football to play. We've got resolve. We just got to go back to work."
His comments provide Schottenheimer with immediate reassurance, although they do not guarantee his position if performances continue deteriorating.
Dak Prescott admits frustration
The most concerning aspect of Sunday's defeat was the Cowboys' inability to generate consistent offense against Green Bay.
Dallas managed only 303 total yards, including 48 rushing yards, while committing two turnovers and converting five of 13 third-down opportunities.
Quarterback Dak Prescott struggled to establish an attacking rhythm, finishing without the explosive passing plays normally expected from an offense featuring CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
"It's just frustrating to not get going," Prescott said afterward. "Getting hit, getting blitzed is part of the game. But not executing our answers for it, and only leaving the game with 13 points... Yeah, it's very frustrating."
The Cowboys have now failed to score 20 points in consecutive games, raising questions about Schottenheimer's ability to maximize the talent available.
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Schottenheimer acknowledged that the mistakes affecting Dallas have become increasingly difficult to excuse.
"We've got to fix the mistakes that we've talked about," the Cowboys coach said following the loss.
"Again, it starts with myself and the coaching staff to understand, again, the ball matters more than anything in the National Football League."
He also emphasized the importance of improving at the line of scrimmage, admitting that the Cowboys had fallen short in consecutive games.
"We haven't been very good in the last two games, so that's what we're responsible and accountable for. And I stand up here and accept that."
Dallas now faces three opponents who also carry 2-4 records, presenting an opportunity to recover ground in the NFC East.
With the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants currently ahead of the Cowboys, further setbacks would increase scrutiny of a coaching staff already struggling to deliver results.
Jones has chosen continuity rather than another immediate reset, but Schottenheimer must now demonstrate that the organization's confidence is justified.