After the Dallas Cowboys’ worst home loss under Jerry Jones, a 47-9 defeat to the Detroit Lions, Jones reaffirmed his support for head coach Mike McCarthy. When asked about the possibility of a coaching change, Jones dismissed the idea, stating he hadn’t even considered it. He referenced a previous in-season coaching change in 2010 when he fired Wade Phillips but refused to entertain the possibility of doing the same with McCarthy, despite the disappointing loss.
McCarthy is in the final year of his contract, and although he’s led the Cowboys to three straight 12-5 finishes, their lack of playoff success has raised questions about his future. The Cowboys have struggled in the postseason under McCarthy, failing to advance beyond the divisional round and losing two home playoff games.
With a 3-3 record this season, the Cowboys find themselves one game behind the Washington Commanders in the NFC East. They’ve also lost their first three home games, a first since 2010, and have been outscored by 66 points in those games.
Jones expressed disappointment in the team’s current 3-3 record but did not place all the blame on McCarthy. He acknowledged that the players, the coaching staff, and even himself as the owner share responsibility for the losses. Sunday’s defeat was the largest home loss of the Jones era since 2001, and the Cowboys have consistently found themselves trailing by large margins at halftime in recent home games.
In Sunday’s game, the Cowboys faced significant challenges, particularly on defense, due to injuries to key players like Micah Parsons, Eric Kendricks, DeMarcus Lawrence, and DaRon Bland. Quarterback Dak Prescott also struggled, throwing a costly interception in the end zone, his third red-zone turnover in two games. The Cowboys’ offense couldn’t recover after that, going three-and-out on multiple drives, leading to a 27-3 deficit before halftime.
With the bye week ahead, the Cowboys have time to regroup before facing the San Francisco 49ers. Despite the tough loss, Prescott expressed strong support for McCarthy, praising his leadership and the message he delivered to the team after the game. Prescott remains committed to McCarthy, saying he would “go to war” for him and emphasizing the coach’s accountability. Jones, meanwhile, acknowledged the team’s struggles but seemed intent on staying the course for now.
