In what was supposed to be a celebratory occasion for Jerry Jones on his 82nd birthday, the Dallas Cowboys suffered a crushing 47-9 defeat at the hands of a team led by one of his former players, Dan Campbell. The loss marked the worst home defeat for the Cowboys since 1988, a year before Jones acquired the team, and tied for the largest margin of loss during his ownership. Previous notable losses include a 38-point defeat at Green Bay in 2010 and at Philadelphia in 2008.
Reflecting on the disappointing performance, Jones expressed regret for the fans and everyone associated with the Cowboys organization. Despite the setback, Jones emphasized the importance of remaining resolved and focused on improvement. “There’s a lot of work to do. Got a lot of improvement,” Jones stated.
The Cowboys have been struggling at home, dropping four consecutive games at AT&T Stadium. The last victory at home came against the Lions in December of the previous year. The recent slide includes losses to the Saints, Ravens, and Lions this season. Adding to the woes, the Cowboys have allowed 167 points in the past four home games, ranking third in NFL history for most points conceded by a home team.
Jones acknowledged the supposed advantage of playing at home but lamented the team’s inability to capitalize on familiar surroundings. Looking ahead to upcoming matchups, the Cowboys will face the 49ers and Falcons on the road before returning home to play the Eagles.
Despite the dismal performance, Jones confirmed that there will be no coaching changes for Week 8. He remains committed to the current coaching staff as the Cowboys aim to turn their season around. While the road ahead may be challenging, Jones remains optimistic about the team’s ability to bounce back from their current predicament.
