What happened: Brian Schottenheimer accepted responsibility as Dallas tries to cut out the mistakes that have turned winnable spots into losses. The emphasis now is less on explanation and more on whether the Cowboys can stop giving away the small moments that decide games.

Why it matters: That accountability carries extra weight for Schottenheimer in his second season as Cowboys coach, when patience usually runs thinner and fixes are expected faster. If the errors keep repeating, the pressure moves from one bad result to a broader question about whether Dallas can steady itself early in the regular season.

What to watch: The next test is whether Dallas plays cleaner situational football in Week 4. Another game decided by avoidable mistakes would make Schottenheimer's self-critique a bigger storyline.