ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys squandered a 17-3 fourth-quarter lead and lost 33-30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, marking their fifth defeat in eight games.
Dallas built its advantage early but saw Arizona mount a comeback. The Cardinals scored a touchdown with six seconds remaining in regulation, missed the potential game-winning extra point, and then capitalized in overtime.
Quarterback Dak Prescott addressed the postgame media, emphasizing collective responsibility. "It's all of us. Don't put the blame on one person. I think that's weak, I think that's cowardly," Prescott said. "This game is about all 11 that touch the field and every person that has a part in it coaches and support staff. It's never just one person's fault."
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer, asked about his team's late-game collapse, offered a familiar assessment. "It starts with me, and I have to do better," Schottenheimer said. The statement marked the fifth time in as many losses that Schottenheimer has acknowledged personal responsibility.
Owner Jerry Jones was asked about the possibility of a coaching change. "That's not in my mind at this time," Jones said. He referenced his only previous in-season head coaching change, firing Wade Phillips during the 2010 season.
The loss drops the Cowboys to 3-8. Despite the 3-5 start, Prescott pointed to the 2018 season as a parallel, when the team began 3-5 and finished 10-6 to make the playoffs after acquiring Amari Cooper. However, Sunday's collapse underscores the persistent issues in finishing games and managing leads.
