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Cowboys point/counterpoint: Inconsistency looms as huge obstacle

It’s one thing for a football team to be inconsistent from game to game. That can make it hard to accomplish much. Being wildly inconsistent within the same game is possibly even worse. We just saw the Dallas Cowboys wrest…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:00 PM
Cowboys point/counterpoint: Inconsistency looms as huge obstacle
Key Things to Know
  • Blogging The Boys writers argue Dallas's chronic inconsistency remains their biggest obstacle after collapsing against Arizona.
  • Dallas blew a 17-3 halftime lead after Arizona brought in backup quarterback Gardner Minshew.
  • Writers Tom Ryle and Sean Martin criticize head coach Brian Schottenheimer's leadership following multiple disappointing losses.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Blogging The Boys writers Sean Martin and Tom Ryle argue that severe in-game inconsistency remains the Dallas Cowboys' biggest obstacle following a collapse against the Arizona Cardinals. After leading 17-3 at halftime, Dallas allowed Arizona to rally behind backup quarterback Gardner Minshew and running back Tyler Allgeier, ultimately surrendering 33 points in an overtime defeat.

Ryle and Martin sharply criticize the coaching of Brian Schottenheimer, characterizing the team as rudderless and prone to repeated letdowns following victories. Looking ahead to matchups against the Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers, both writers express skepticism regarding the franchise's long-term direction, defensive stability, and offensive execution around quarterback Dak Prescott.

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