Overview
- Head coach Brian Schottenheimer called the performance unacceptable, said meetings have already been held, and pledged schematic and personnel changes, with broader shifts planned for after the Week 10 bye.
- Dallas ranks near the bottom of the NFL on defense through eight games, including 31st in points and yards allowed and tied for last in yards per play permitted.
- Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that there is not a trade he would do right now, argued the defense is not one player away, and cited poor linebacker play and gap integrity in the Denver loss.
- Reporting indicates the Cowboys have explored deals for pass-rushers such as Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson without success, and broader shopping for defensive help has been discussed by league insiders as possible rather than certain.
- The Cowboys face the Cardinals on Monday night before their bye, then a demanding stretch, increasing urgency to stabilize a defense that just surrendered 426 yards and 44 points in Denver.