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Cowboys' offense silent under Schottenheimer
Cowboys' offense struggles after Schottenheimer's first year.
In brief
Cowboys' offense struggles after Schottenheimer's first year. Dallas Cowboys' offense has scored fewer than 20 points in two straight games under new coach Brian Schottenheimer. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Cowboys defense weakness
Dallas Cowboys defense has been a weakness since 2026 with Micah Parsons missing.
Offensive struggles
Cowboys offense scored fewer than 20 points in two straight games under Schottenheimer.
2-4 start
Dallas is out to a 2-4 start to 2026, tied for the worst start this decade.
2025 offense success
In 2025, Cowboys offense ranked seventh in scoring (27.7 points per game) and second in yards (391.9 yards per game).
2026 offensive decline
Cowboys offense has scored fewer than 20 points in consecutive Dak Prescott games for the first time since 2019.
Prescott's performance
Dak Prescott completed 15 of 29 passes for 143 yards and two interceptions against the Packers in Week 6.
Offensive stats drop
Cowboys motion rate dropped from 56.6% to 36.5%, under-center rate from 38.4% to 30.4%, and play action rate from 28.2% to 24.2%.
The takeaway
Dallas Cowboys' offense has scored fewer than 20 points in two straight games under new coach Brian Schottenheimer.
