ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys (3-5) faced a shocking 33-30 overtime loss against the Arizona Cardinals (3-5), marking a historic defeat. Despite leading by 14 points twice, including a 24-10 advantage with 14:20 left, the Cowboys succumbed to a first-ever loss when holding such a lead at home in the fourth quarter, now with a record of 202-0-1 in similar situations.

This season, the Cowboys have scored 30-plus points in five games, tied with the Buffalo Bills (6-1) for the most in the NFL. However, they now share a dubious distinction with the Houston Texans (2-5) as the only teams to lose multiple games while scoring 30 or more points in 2026. The Cowboys' defense has struggled significantly, allowing 20 or more points for 15 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the league.

Following the loss, Jerry Jones addressed the speculation surrounding Brian Schottenheimer's position as offensive coordinator. Jones stated, "That's not in my mind at this time... None of us are getting it done, and that should be my concern. So I'm not pointing at Schotty."

Historically, Jones has only made one in-season coaching change in his 38 years with the Cowboys, firing Wade Phillips in 2010. Despite the team's lack of success under Schottenheimer, who has a record of 10-14-1, Jones emphasized that the issues were not solely his responsibility.

Dak Prescott, the Cowboys' quarterback, echoed this sentiment, insisting, "It's all of us. Don't put the blame on one person. Simple as that."

Schottenheimer accepted responsibility for the loss while highlighting potential positives from the game. "It starts with me... there's certainly things that I need to do better," he acknowledged, indicating that there are still opportunities for improvement moving forward.