Dallas Cowboys aim to address offensive shortcomings for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are focusing on key areas to improve their offense heading into the 2026 season. Despite a strong overall offensive performance in 2025, the Cowboys struggled with opening drives, explosive run plays, and effectiveness in the red zone. Slow starts plagued the team, with no points on first possessions until Week 5. Improvements in the run game are expected if Jaydon Blue steps up, as the Cowboys were among the lowest in explosive runs last season. Additionally, their red-zone performance needs to enhance, ranking 16th in touchdown percentage with too many missed opportunities. The team hopes that continuity and experience will lead to better execution this upcoming season.
- •Cowboys finished second in total offense and passing yards per game in 2025.
- •Team struggled with slow starts, scoring first possession points only in Week 5.
- •Dallas ranked 27th in the league for explosive runs per play last season.
- •The offense was 16th in red zone touchdown percentage at just under 57%.
- •Continuity in coaching staff aims to improve scripted opening plays.
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Can Cowboys improve on these key offensive shortcomings in 2026?
"The Dallas Cowboys have to improve on opening drives and in the red zone, and get more explosive plays from their rushing attack.
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