Forget about Cowboys’ D, what happened to the GOTI offense?

This summer, they talked about having the Greatest Offense There Is, but it's been worse than 2025.

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:41 PM

Key Things to Know

The Dallas Cowboys have struggled to a 3-5 start due to a stagnant and declining offense.
Dallas is averaging 50 fewer total yards per game compared to their top-tier 2025 output.
The Cowboys' rushing offense has fallen to 25th in the NFL, averaging just 94.1 yards per game.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Cowboys sit at 3-5 largely due to unexpected stagnation across an offense that returned every starter from 2025. Although Dallas still averages 27.4 points per game, the unit's overall production has dropped by 50 yards per contest, highlighted by a declining ground attack averaging just 94.1 yards and a steep reduction in pre-snap motion under coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Individual outputs have declined, with receiver George Pickens, tight end Jake Ferguson, and quarterback Dak Prescott posting lower efficiency numbers compared to last year. Prescott and receiver CeeDee Lamb expressed frustration with self-inflicted mistakes and missed opportunities against blitzes as Dallas prepares to host the Indianapolis Colts.

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Forget about Cowboys’ D, what happened to the GOTI offense?

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