Jerry Jones said the Cowboys’ 37-20 victory over Washington increased his optimism about the team, but he also pointed to the running game as an area for improvement. The owner and general manager said Dallas would be willing to spend money to add roster help.
The Cowboys 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 the defense and rely on passing, though he said he had not anticipated such a low rushing total.
Jones praised defensive tackles Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark for their strong starts to the season. He called Quinnen Williams one of the NFL’s leading players and said Clark’s steady performance has helped anchor the defense. Jones also said Quinnen Williams is not injured after the tackle appeared slow to get up after several plays.
Dallas will play Baltimore in Rio de Janeiro at Maracanã Stadium. Social media users have questioned the surface after Flamengo played there. Schottenheimer said the team’s operations personnel have been in contact with the league and that he is not concerned about the field.