Cowboys 26′ Offense: Why the Same Problems Come Back

Inside The Star writer Cody Warren argues that the Dallas Cowboys' offense repeatedly struggles due to a recurring inability to handle defensive pressure. Despite boasting elite talent such as Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens, Warren asserts that the unit frequently loses its offensive identity whenever opponents disrupt its passing timing and line protection.

Warren notes that while Dallas improved its red-zone touchdown rate early in 2026, familiar execution problems persisted during a 16-point performance against Tampa Bay. He attributes these recurring offensive stalls to a combination of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's preparation, Prescott's decisions, missed blocking assignments, and costly receiver drops.