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Jerry Jones reacts to Cowboys' defensive struggles after Buccaneers loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 1:49 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Jerry Jones reacts to Cowboys' defensive struggles after Buccaneers loss

Summary

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed his disappointment with the team's defensive performance following a 2-3 start to the 2026 NFL season. The Cowboys lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were without their starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. Jones described the defensive statistics as 'mind boggling' and emphasized the urgency for improvement as the team prepares for their next game against the Green Bay Packers on October 18. Quarterback Dak Prescott struggled to make significant plays, finishing with 316 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.

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By the Numbers

•Cowboys fall to 2-3 after losing to Buccaneers.
•Jerry Jones shocked by team's defensive stats.
•Dallas prepares to face Green Bay Packers on October 18.
•Dak Prescott completed 24 of 42 passes for 316 yards.
•Javonte Williams led rushing with 45 yards and a touchdown.

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What they're saying

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Jerry Jones is not happy with the Dallas Cowboys’ form on the defensive side of the ball five games into the 2026 NFL season. Jones has been the Cowboys’ owner for decades, having achieved considerable success in the 1990s with Super Bowl wins. However, those peaks have been hard to come by in present day as Dallas has been absent from the playoffs […] The post Cowboys defense has Jerry Jones completely floored appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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