As the NFL regular season heads into its final week, the Dallas Cowboys stand at 7-8-1, marking another year without a postseason appearance and extending their playoff drought to two consecutive seasons. Owner Jerry Jones, however, pointed to some encouraging aspects of the campaign, noting that the team’s attack placed fourth overall, producing an average of 28.4 points per contest. He also commended head coach Brian Schottenheimer in a Tuesday radio spot on 105.3 The Fan. Nevertheless, Jones issued a firm assurance to supporters about the unit’s persistent defensive shortcomings. “We will get better on defense, I promise you that,” he said. Throughout the year, opponents racked up 6,029 total yards against Dallas, translating to 376.8 yards per game — a figure that positioned the Cowboys as the third-most generous in the league, surpassed only by the Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals. More alarming was the defense surrendering the highest point total in the NFL at 29.8 points per game, with the
