# Cowboys' coach job status after 2-4 start

> Cowboys' Stephen Jones defends Brian Schottenheimer despite 2-4 start.
- Title: Cowboys' coach job status after 2-4 start · CBS Sports
- Summary: Cowboys' Stephen Jones defends Brian Schottenheimer despite 2-4 start. Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones says he and owner Jerry Jones 'absolutely' believe…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-stephen-jones-addresses-brian-schottenheimers-status
- Published: 2026-10-19T18:36:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cowboys, brian schottenheimer, stephen jones, jerry jones, nfl, cowboys 2-4, cowboys defense, cowboys offense, sports
## Cowboys' slow start
Cowboys sit at 2-4 after Sunday's loss to Green Bay Packers.
## Schottenheimer's job status
Stephen Jones says Cowboys 'absolutely' believe in Schottenheimer, coaching staff and players.
## Jones on team confidence
Jones says team has resolve and will 'go back to work' after disappointing start.
## Offensive struggles
Cowboys offense scored 13 points, 303 yards, 48 rushing yards in their worst game.
## Prescott's performance
Dak Prescott averaged less than five yards per pass attempt with no urgency.
## Schottenheimer's response
Schottenheimer says team's recent performances are not up to par and must fix mistakes.
## What happens next
Cowboys face three 2-4 teams next; Jones says it's too early to change Schottenheimer.
## Key takeaway

Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones says he and owner Jerry Jones 'absolutely' believe in coach Brian Schottenheimer after the team's 2-4 start.