The bye week may not have offered the Dallas Cowboys the respite they needed after a brutal 47-9 loss on Sunday.

Instead of focusing on a new opponent, or taking a break since they aren’t playing this weekend, the Cowboys remain at the center of league discussions due to their turmoil in the first six weeks.

Jerry Jones’ recent radio outburst only intensified concerns about the team’s state as they approach the midway point of the season.   Typically, a 3-3 record wouldn’t carry such negativity, but the Cowboys are steeped in it during their bye.

Injuries have certainly contributed, with the losses of Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Brandin Cooks in recent weeks affecting their prospects.

Yet even with those players available, top opponents have decisively beaten them three times in their own stadium.

These performances explain the low sentiment surrounding the team this week. Notorious Cowboys critic Stephen A. Smith even pretended to show concern for “America’s Team.”

On Wednesday, he stated that their situation is worse than the New York Jets on ESPN’s First Take.

“There’s no question that it’s worse in Dallas. It’s so bad in Dallas that it’s hard for me to laugh. And you know how much I enjoy laughing at those Cowboys.”

The experienced commentator has perfected his Cowboys criticism, adding an unusual twist that deviates from his typical dismissive remarks. Does he have a valid point with this comparison?

Those unaware that the “all in” strategy was flawed from the beginning may now feel the shock of this Dallas letdown.

The lack of offseason moves, the presence of a lame-duck coach, and inaction in the trade market indicate a complacency about the team’s status.

Meanwhile, the Jets have struggled to accommodate Aaron Rodgers, now trading for receiver Davante Adams, yet find themselves in a 2-4 hole.

The situations of the Jets and Cowboys differ significantly. For Cowboys fans still holding out hope, they will need to watch a largely ineffective team make major changes to become playoff contenders.

Dallas either pulls off a remarkable turnaround or heads toward a necessary rebuild.