Jerry Jones made his preference plain: the Cowboys need to lean harder on the run.
In an interview with 105.3 the Fan in Dallas, later reported by The Athletic, the Cowboys owner said he wants Dallas to become a run-first team. For Jones, that approach is about more than just piling up carries. It’s also a way to put Dak Prescott in a different kind of position.
“That lets us have the opportunity to get Dak under center a lot more. That presents a different defensive challenge for the opponent if he can get under center a lot,” Jones said.
The request comes as Dallas sits at 3-4 in the 2026 NFL season. The offense has put points on the board, but the defense has been leaking badly, with 180 points already allowed.
Still, the Cowboys just turned in one of their strongest outings of the year, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 on Monday. Dallas piled up 416 total yards, while Prescott completed 212 passing yards and threw three touchdowns.
The ground game was part of the story too, and that mattered for a team averaging only 94 rushing yards per game entering the week. NFL.com noted that the offensive line controlled the interior against Philadelphia, opening the door for Javonte Williams. The running back delivered a career night, going for 155 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.
Dallas has a Super Bowl goal this season, and Jones has never been shy about wanting another one. The franchise has gone more than 30 years without winning it all.
The Cowboys’ next test comes against the Arizona Cardinals on November 1.
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