Cowboys look to avoid first 0-2 start since 2010

Jerry Jones fired Wade Phillips during that 2010 campaign

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read

The #Cowboys have not started 0-2 since 2010, the season Jerry Jones made his only in-season coaching change in his more

What happened: Owner Jerry Jones made his only in-season coaching change in over three decades the last time Dallas dropped its first two games. The team replaced Phillips with Jason Garrett following a 1-7 start that year.

Why it matters: A defeat would intensify scrutiny on the Cowboys following their season-opening loss. The 2010 benchmark highlights the rarity of a winless opening stretch for the franchise.

By the numbers: Dallas is a against the Washington Commanders with a 50.5 The Packers, Cowboys and Buccaneers share the longest active league streaks without losing their first two games of a season.

What to watch: Dallas hosts Washington on Sunday afternoon.

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@WerderEdNFL Sep 20, 12:10 PM ET

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