# Cowboys coach admits mistakes hurt team

> Cowboys coach says effort is good but mistakes are killing us.
- Title: Cowboys coach admits mistakes hurt team · NBC Sports
- Summary: Cowboys coach says effort is good but mistakes are killing us. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer says his team's effort and fight are right but…
- Keywords: brian schottenheimer, cowboys, dak prescott, nfl, packers, turnovers, sports, coach, admits, mistakes, hurt, team
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brian-schottenheimer-cowboys-effort-and-fight-is-right-but-mistakes-are-killing-us
- Published: 2026-10-19T08:51:42.474+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brian schottenheimer, cowboys, dak prescott, nfl, packers, turnovers, sports
## Schottenheimer on team effort
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer defended his team's effort and fight after Sunday night's loss to the Packers.

> The effort is right, the fight is right, but mistakes are killing us
## Turnovers hurt Cowboys
Schottenheimer pointed to turnovers, saying Dak Prescott threw two interceptions in the loss.
## Team's current standing
The Cowboys are 2-4 but are the betting favorites to win the NFC East division.
## Schottenheimer's plan
Schottenheimer said the team must protect the football and find solutions without repeating mistakes.
## Schottenheimer on ball importance
Schottenheimer stressed the ball matters more than anything in the National Football League.
## Key takeaway

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer says his team's effort and fight are right but mistakes are killing them.