Jerry Jones Didn't 'Anticipate' Cowboys' Challenges: It's 'A Plus' to Have 3 Wins

Jerry Jones has been caught off guard by the Dallas Cowboys early struggles.

During an appearance on 105.3 The Fan, the Cowboys owner spoke about the "tough time" the team has had this season and that he personally did not see the struggles coming prior to the season.

"I think we're having a rougher go than I anticipated," Jones said. "It is rougher, and I did not anticipate the challenges that we're having with this team."

Jones also added that it was "a plus that we've won three games" despite the struggles the team has faced.

Dallas is currently 3-4 and sits in third place in the NFC East. This comes after three consecutive 12-5 seasons and after the team gave massive contracts to quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

The Cowboys are still very much alive in the playoff hunt but will need to string together several victories to fulfill that goal. A key issue has been turnovers, as the team has given that ball away 13 times through seven games, nearly reaching the team's total from the 2023 season (16).

Prescott has thrown for 1,845 yards with 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions while Lamb has made 45 catches for 613 yards and four touchdowns. While both players have been productive, Dallas will need even stronger output to reverse the current momentum and it starts with the newly-signed duo.

The Cowboys will hope to take a step toward contention in Week 9 when they face the Atlanta Falcons.