Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer stands on the field during warm ups prior to a game against the New York Jets. Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer reveals simple plan in his offensive play-calling

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI | By Tyler Reed | Last updated Oct 8, 2025 8:18 PM ET

If you are a Dallas Cowboys fan who likes to see things in a glass-half-full scenario, you have to be happy with the way this offense has played this season.

Heading into Week 6, the Cowboys average the most yards per game on offense with 406 yards per game.

First-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer led the Cowboys' offense for the past two seasons before being given the main headset on the sidelines.

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It's easy to see that there is chemistry between the unit and their head coach. On Wednesday, Schottenheimer shared a little bit of his play-calling philosophy with the media.

“I don’t really call plays to try to get a ball to a spot on the field. I call plays to get balls to people. You’re always going to feature your elite players. We have a lot of elite players," Schottenheimer told Jon Machota of The Athletic.

The Cowboys do have a full arsenal of weapons this season. Not only is Dak Prescott playing at an MVP level, but running back Javonte Williams is proving to be one of the best offseason additions in all of the NFL.

The defense may be a different story at the moment, but no one can deny that this offense is clicking on all cylinders.