Jerry Jones said the Cowboys’ 37-20 victory over Washington increased his optimism about the team. In his roles as owner and general manager, he also said he would be willing to use money to add strength to the roster. Jones identified the running game as a priority for improvement.
Dallas produced 266 passing yards and 66 rushing yards against Washington. Javonte Williams had 30 yards on 12 carries. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the plan was to spread Washington’s defense and throw, although he did not anticipate finishing with 66 rushing yards.
Jones praised defensive tackles Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark for their strong starts. He called Williams one of the NFL’s top players and said Clark’s consistency has given Dallas a reliable interior presence. Jones also said Williams is not injured after appearing slow to get up following several plays.
The Cowboys are preparing to play Baltimore in Rio de Janeiro at Maracanã Stadium. Social media users have questioned the field’s condition after Flamengo played there. Schottenheimer said the team’s operations staff has been in contact with the league, and he said he is not concerned about the playing surface.
