Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is worried about what’s next for his team following Sunday’s 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions at home.
Jones called the result “very concerning” and “very humbling” postgame, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic.
“This was a shocker,” he added.
The Week 6 defeat – which took place on Jones’ 82nd birthday – is Dallas’ worst home loss since he purchased the team in 1989, notes ESPN’s Ed Werder. The 47 points allowed by the Cowboys represent the most they’ve ever given up in a matchup in which they didn’t score a touchdown.
The Lions outscored the Cowboys in total yards (492-251) and first downs (27-16) while winning the turnover battle 5-0.
“It was just the feeling of the team having fun at our expense, Detroit having fun at our expense,” Jones said.
Mike McCarthy entered the season on the hot seat, but Jones has repeatedly shown support for the oft-criticized head coach. McCarthy’s contract expires at the end of the campaign. The Cowboys also hired Mike Zimmer as their defensive coordinator during the offseason to replace Dan Quinn, now the Washington Commanders head coach.
Dallas has allowed 167 points in its last four home games, including the playoffs – the third-most for a home team over a four-game span in NFL history, per Todd Archer of ESPN.
Jones doesn’t plan to make a coaching change, though.
“I’m not considering that,” he said.
“We’re disappointed that we’re 3-3,” Jones added, according to Werder. “I don’t necessarily totally blame it on McCarthy. The players will tell you they had something to do with it, too. His other part of the staff will tell you, and the owner sure will tell you he had something to do with it.”
Dallas is currently missing its top two edge rushers, as Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence remain sidelined due to injuries.
The Cowboys are 3-0 on the road this year but have lost all three of their home contests. They have a Week 7 bye before taking on the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 27.
