Jones Signals Continued Faith in Cowboys Coach Schottenheimer

On November 13, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones indicated he expects Brian Schottenheimer to remain head coach beyond this season, despite the team’s 4-5 record. Schottenheimer, promoted before the 2025 season, has an 11-14-1 record in the role. Jones has continued to stand by the hire as questions have grown about the coach’s future.

Speaking on his weekly radio show, Jones said Schottenheimer would be better equipped for the demands of the job after more time in it. Jones added that he still liked the decision to hire him, while acknowledging the challenges of taking on a head coaching position for the first time.

Dallas has had uneven results in its past two games. The Cowboys let a fourth-quarter advantage slip away against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8, then beat the rebuilding Indianapolis Colts 27-23 in Week 9. Their next test is against the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers. Dallas has been defeated in each of its past four matchups with San Francisco, including two playoff games. Sunday’s game is scheduled to begin at 4:25 p.m. ET.