Jerry Jones didn’t exactly provide a ringing endorsement for Jason Garrett and his coaching staff following the Cowboys’ low-octane 13-9 loss to the Patriots.
Tom Brady’s offense managed just one touchdown, a 10-yard pass to rookie N’Keal Harry, the 2019 first-round pick’s first career TD reception. The score was set up by a blocked punt by Matt Slater, New England’s seven-time Pro Bowl special teamer, however, prompting Jones to tell reporters after the game that “special teams is a total reflection of coaching.”
Bill Belichick’s top-rated defense also held Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense to three field goals and 321 total yards, about 125 below their league-leading average for the season.