However, the football itself took a backseat to the drama of All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons ' drawn out contract negotiations with team owner and general manager Jerry Jones. Parsons walked into AT&T Stadium pregame munching on a plate of nachos, and Jones caught up with the All-Pro's mother Sherese pregame.

Parsons is in the middle of a weekslong “hold-in” as he seeks a record-setting extension ahead of the final year of his rookie contract.

The contract dispute between the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons continues to deteriorate, thanks in large part to Jerry Jones.