The Dallas Cowboys fell to the Los Angeles Rams in their first outing of the 2025 NFL preseason, thanks to a lackluster effort on both sides of the ball. Joe Milton III got the start for the Cowboys at quarterback and was inconsistent throughout the night, which led to a brutally honest self-evaluation, though he did manage to find his groove later in the game before an early exit due to an elbow injury. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer addressed Milton’s up-and-down performance and offered a vote of confidence by complimenting the signal-caller for getting better as the game went on and gushing over his talent.