Cowboys Fall to 3-5 as Schottenheimer Faces Criticism

The Dallas Cowboys lost 33-30 to the Arizona Cardinals in overtime Sunday, surrendering a fourth-quarter lead and falling to 3-5 as scrutiny of coach Brian Schottenheimer intensified. Quarterback Dak Prescott and owner Jerry Jones called for responsibility to be shared across the organization, while criticism of Schottenheimer’s coaching grew after the defeat. Arizona erased a two-touchdown advantage before tying the game with six seconds left in regulation. Dallas forced a punt on the Cardinals’ first overtime possession, but the Cowboys went three-and-out. Arizona then won on a 42-yard field goal. The loss came after Dallas had led 17-3 at halftime, according to one account of the game. Asked about criticism of Schottenheimer, Prescott said the team’s difficulties should not be blamed on one person, calling that approach “weak” and “cowardly.” He said players, coaches and others shared responsibility. Prescott also said he wished Dallas had been more aggressive against Arizona, while defending his coach from calls to single him out. Jones likewise described the loss as a failure of the broader operation and said an immediate coaching change was not on his mind. He...