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Cowboys positional rankings reveal where accountability needs to start

The Dallas Cowboys began their 2026 campaign on a sour note under head coach Brian Schottenheimer, dropping their Week 1 Sunday Night Football matchup against the New York Giants by a 28-20 score at MetLife Stadium. The setback immediately pushed Dallas behind in the NFC East standings and caused the club to slide down league-wide power rankings.

Scrutiny quickly centered on several prominent figures following the defeat, with quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Javonte Williams showing visible rust on offense while coordinator Christian Parker faced criticism for defensive shortcomings. Despite the rough collective outing, safety Caleb Downs emerged as a rare bright spot for Dallas in the divisional clash.