Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer (Post-Game Transcript)
On recent games and the need for a win:
“We played really well tonight, second half. Had nothing to do with desperation. Our guys should play well.”
On general thoughts of the offense:
“Pretty good.”
On fans taunting before the game:
“I didn’t hear it.”
On whether he gave a peace sign:
“I did that to other people. I had headphones on.”
On the run game, specifically Cowboys RB Javonte Williams:
“I’m going to start with the offensive end. They were outstanding. Great run plan. But [Cowboys RB] Javonte [Williams], man, the power, the acceleration was there tonight, but great. Then I’m going to talk about [Cowboys RB Tyler Goodson] as well. It was a great change of pace overall. I thought the run game was really good. [The] receivers blocked well. It was a good night.”
On the difference in offensive play compared to last year:
“No, it felt good. I thought [Cowboys QB] Dak [Prescott] played awesome. We were good on third downs – 204 yards rushing. It was pretty good. That was good.”
On his thoughts of the defense tonight:
“Yeah, again, we’ve got to be a little bit better against the run. Third down, we tightened up a little bit in the second half. All in all, we held them to 21 points. It gives us a chance.”
On the locker room atmosphere:
“Guys were excited. Yeah, it’s been a couple weeks coming, but they were excited. We’re ready for Arizona. We’ll play there in a couple days.”
On Cowboys QB Dak Prescott saying the team viewed this game as a must-win:
“No. I thought it was the next championship opportunity. But again, I think it gets us right back into the hunt in the NFC [East Division].”
On Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s performance:
“Outstanding.”
On areas that stood out:
“Just patience and poise in the pocket. It jumped off the film. Anytime you throw three touchdowns like that, the two-point conversion was great. He looked like he was in control out there all night.”
On Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown’s interception and his insertion back into the defense:
“It was great playing number one. A lot like [LB Dee Winters] last week. The catch was awesome. Put us into a four-minute situation, and it was awesome to see him back out there along with [Cowboys CB] Cobie Durant.”
On getting Cowboys WR George Pickens more involved offensively and his success in the game:
“Yeah, solid. Again, spread the ball around. Wanted to run it some more tonight. We did that, but anytime those two guys get open, especially one-on-one, [Cowboys WR] George [Pickens], they’re tough.”
On the thought process of having Cowboys LB Shemar James starting:
“He’s earned it. Great control of what we’re doing. Awesome job with the green dot and just proud of his command.”
On if he was the only one with the green dot?
“Well, we did rotate some guys through when he came out.”
On how important it was to get a win tonight:
“We’ll think about this one tonight; really important. Want to play well again next week and beat a good Arizona team.”
On whether he has high expectations for Cowboys DT Quinnen Williams:
“Absolutely. He’s been great all week. He was fired up about this opponent and did a tremendous job just wreaking havoc inside.”
On giving short responses tonight in the press conference:
“I’m great. Excited for our guys.”