Cris Collinsworth defends Jerry Jones amid Cowboys' struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Cris Collinsworth defended Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones following the team's 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals on November 3. The defeat, which saw Dallas squander a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, dropped the Cowboys' record to 3-5. Collinsworth suggested the blame should fall on the players and coaching staff rather than Jones, noting that personnel changes have been made at his direction. Despite the team's high valuation of $17 billion, concerns linger about the coaching dynamics and decisions made by Jones, especially regarding salary limits for head coaches. The Cowboys are now on a losing streak and face pressing challenges to improve their defense, which ranks last in key metrics.
- •Collinsworth criticizes players for not improving despite support from Jones.
- •Jones has invested in a new defensive coordinator and key player acquisitions.
- •Dallas was previously unbeaten at home when leading by 14 points in the fourth quarter.
- •The Cowboys' struggles come despite their high franchise valuation and revenue.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — ‘This Isn’t on Jerry Jones,’ ‘You Guys Are Blowing It’ — Cris Collinsworth Comes to Cowboys Owner’s Defense Amid Noise Around $17 Billion Franchise
"Jerry Jones has heard plenty about what is wrong with the Dallas Cowboys, and another Sunday loss has given fans even more reasons to question his decisions. The frustration is understandable after Dallas let a game slip away that it seemed to have under control.
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