Cowboys Collapse Again: Jerry Jones' Reaction Says It All!

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Cowboys Blow Late Lead in Overtime as Familiar Frustrations Return

The Cowboys collapsed again, but this was not simply a case of playing poorly all night. Dallas led by 14 points at home in the fourth quarter and held a 10-point advantage with under four minutes remaining. Despite that lead, the Cowboys lost in overtime to Gardner Minho, a backup who had not thrown a pass all season.

The broadcast repeatedly showed Jerry Jones reacting from his box. The criticism directed at him was clear: the team continues to struggle because its most pressing problems have not been addressed.

There is also little expectation that Jones will fire anyone. Once he makes a decision, he sticks with it and allows coaches to continue even when things become embarrassing. He did that with Jason Garrett, Mike McCarthy walked away, and Shotty is not expected to go anywhere. He will have to coach through the misery.

The performance was described as pathetic, especially after expectations that offseason moves would improve the defense. Instead, the Cowboys allowed the Cardinals to come into their home stadium, erase the lead and walk away with the victory.

Dallas still had an opportunity after the Cardinals scored a backbreaking touchdown but missed the extra point. The Cowboys got another chance to put their highly paid quarterback and wide receivers on the field and make good on their investment. They still lost.

For Cowboys fans, the frustration is that the team’s central figures are not going anywhere. The coach, owner, quarterback and wide receivers are staying. The defense is staying, too, regardless of how badly fans may want changes.

Caleb Downs also drew criticism after being blocked up the field by a left tackle. That can happen to anyone, but the moment added to the frustration surrounding the loss. Trey McBride was also caught on a hot mic saying, “You’re a first-rounder.”

This marked the first time Dallas had blown a two-touchdown fourth-quarter lead at home after previously going 69-0 when leading by at least 14 points in the fourth quarter. At least the Cowboys found a different way to lose. They continue to make new mistakes and discover new paths to defeat.

Even after the missed extra point, it appeared Dallas would survive because the Cardinals had left the door open. Instead, the Cowboys failed to take advantage.

Remarkably, Dallas may still be in the NFC East race at 3-5. The division is led by a 4-2-1 Giants team, while the Commanders are 2-4-1. The Eagles lost on Sunday Night Football and have struggled with poor quarterback play and a suspect defense.

That is why one win can quickly restore hope for Cowboys fans. No matter how painful this loss was, fans can look around the division, believe Dallas can beat the Giants and convince themselves once again that the team still has a chance.