Cowboys struggle again as Schottenheimer's coaching comes under scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys dropped to 2-4 after a loss to the Green Bay Packers, continuing a disappointing season. Coach Brian Schottenheimer faces criticism for failing to meet expectations, with the Dallas offense struggling to score and facing significant regression in play calling. Key players like running back Javonte Williams have seen reduced roles, with the team's run game suffering significantly compared to last year. Coupled with persistent penalty issues, these factors are leading to a call for changes in coaching strategy as the season progresses.
- •Dallas is now 2-4 after losing to Green Bay.
- •Schottenheimer criticized for offensive play calling mistakes.
- •Javonte Williams's usage has dropped significantly this season.
- •Cowboys rank last in run rate percentage in the NFL.
- •Team penalties are leading to costly setbacks.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Schottenheimer's failures are the only Week 7 storyline that matters
"Penalty issues, not getting Javonte Williams involved, and a regression in play calling are the top storylines after Week 6 for the Cowboys
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