Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed deep concern following his team’s 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions at home on Sunday. The defeat marks the Cowboys’ worst home loss since Jones purchased the franchise in 1989.
Jones described the result as “very concerning” and “very humbling,” according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. “This was a shocker,” he added.
The Cowboys’ Week 6 loss, which coincided with Jones’ 82nd birthday, was particularly rough. The 47 points allowed by the team are the most in a game where they didn’t score a touchdown. The Lions dominated across the board, leading in total yards (492-251), first downs (27-16), and turnovers (5-0). “It was just the feeling of the team having fun at our expense, Detroit having fun at our expense,” Jones noted.
Despite the result, Jones stated he has no plans to make a coaching change. “I’m not considering that,” he said, reaffirming his support for head coach Mike McCarthy, who has faced scrutiny throughout the season. McCarthy’s contract ends after this campaign, and while Dallas has allowed 167 points in its last four home games, Jones doesn’t place all the blame on McCarthy. “I don’t necessarily totally blame it on McCarthy. The players will tell you they had something to do with it, too.”
Dallas’ defense, led by new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, has struggled in recent games, and the team is currently missing key players like edge rushers Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence due to injuries.
Despite a 3-0 record on the road, the Cowboys have lost all three of their home games this season. They now head into a Week 7 bye before facing the San Francisco 49ers on October 27.
