Dak Prescott’s blunt admission puts Brian Schottenheimer under pressure after Cowboys loss

Dak Prescott has admitted the Dallas Cowboys needed to be more aggressive during their overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals, adding to the pressure on head coach Brian Schottenheimer after another disappointing offensive performance.

Dallas managed just 261 total yards in the defeat while its defence gave up 467. The result leaves the Cowboys at 3-5 and raises further questions about their ability to turn the season around.

Prescott completed 19 of 29 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 20 yards and another score, but his comments after the game drew attention to the Cowboys' offensive approach.

Dak Prescott wants Brian Schottenheimer to be more aggressive with Dallas Cowboys

Speaking to reporters after the loss, Prescott defended Schottenheimer but admitted he would have preferred a different approach against Arizona.

"Yeah, I wish we would've been more aggressive there."

The quarterback did not directly criticise his head coach, but his admission comes at a difficult time for Schottenheimer. Dallas has struggled offensively in three of its last four games, leaving the coaching staff under increasing scrutiny.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones was also questioned about Schottenheimer's position following the defeat. However, Jones insisted the problems extended beyond the head coach.

"That's not in my mind at this time," Jones said. "This is an indictment of the whole show … This is a criticism of everyone."

Jones also acknowledged that he had previously made a mid-season coaching change, referring to Wade Phillips, but dismissed the possibility of doing the same with Schottenheimer.

"I'm not proud of it, but I made a change with Wade Phillips there in the middle of the season," Jones added. "I don't see that here at all."

Despite that reassurance, Jones made it clear that the Cowboys' performances were unacceptable and that responsibility rested with everyone involved.

"Well, I don't know," Jones said when asked whether he was worried about Schottenheimer. "None of us are getting it done and that should be my concern."

The Cowboys now need to find answers quickly, particularly on offence. Prescott remains central to their hopes of recovering from their poor start, but Schottenheimer's play-calling will face further scrutiny if Dallas cannot produce a more convincing performance in its next game.