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The Rundown: September takeaways from the Cowboys' early season games

Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization

This set of Star-Telegram stories provides insight into the early season dynamics of the Dallas Cowboys, focusing on their performance challenges and adjustments. From a nail-biting loss to the Eagles marked to a tie with the Packers driven by Dak Prescott's leadership, the Cowboys' early season reflects mixed results.

Read the stories below.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Adoree' Jackson (8) tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the first quarter Sept. 4, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. By Bill Streicher

NO. 1: 5 TAKEAWAYS FROM DALLAS COWBOYS’ NAIL-BITING LOSS TO EAGLES IN NFL SEASON OPENER

The Dallas Cowboys dropped a 24-20 nail-biter to the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL season opener Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field. | Published September 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott watches from the sidelines as the New York Giants work on a drive to take the lead in the final minutes of the fourth quarter on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. By Amanda McCoy

NO. 2: 5 TAKEAWAYS FROM DALLAS COWBOYS’ OT WIN OVER GIANTS: ISSUES ABOUND IN SLOP-FEST

The Dallas Cowboys gave head coach Brian Schottenheimer his first win in dramatic fashion in a 40-37 overtime victory against the New York Giants in the home opener Sunday at AT Stadium. | Published September 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) catches a 35-yard touchdown pass against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at Soldier Field in Chicago. By Matt Marton

NO. 3: FIVE TAKEAWAYS FROM COWBOYS’ BLOWOUT LOSS TO BEARS: THE SECONDARY NEEDS A CHANGE

The Dallas Cowboys made the trip north to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears, and did not find any consistency on either side of the ball in a blowout 31-14 loss at the hands of a team that gave up 52 points a week ago. | Published September 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. By Amanda McCoy

NO. 4: 6 TAKEAWAYS FROM COWBOYS’ TIE WITH PACKERS: DAK, PICKENS SHINE; DEFENSE FALTERS

Despite being big underdogs in front of the home crowd at AT Stadium on Sunday night, the Dallas Cowboys played the Green Bay Packers to an unusual 40-40 tie Sunday night. | Published September 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Nick Harris

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.