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After Win Over Chiefs Fans Praise Brian Schottenheimer for Massive NFL Honor

The story of Brian Schottenheimer in Dallas has officially become one of the most shocking turnarounds of the 2025 NFL season. What started as one of the most criticized coaching hires in recent memory has now transformed into a powerful movement among fans and analysts who are calling for the Cowboys head coach to win one of the league’s biggest awards. After the dramatic win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Cowboys Nation is louder than ever: Brian Schottenheimer deserves to be the leading candidate for Coach of the Year.

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When the Cowboys hired Schottenheimer as head coach in January 2025, nearly every major outlet blasted the decision. Fans outside Dallas hated it. Analysts mocked it. Some even called it the worst hire of the offseason. But ten months later the narrative has flipped entirely. The Cowboys sit at 6-5-1 and are one of the hottest teams in the NFL as the season enters its most critical stretch.

What has fueled this sudden surge of support for Schottenheimer are the enormous challenges he has overcome in his first year. Before the season even started, team owner Jerry Jones stunned the entire league by trading superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers after a messy contract dispute. Without their defensive cornerstone, Dallas stumbled early and fell to a rough 3-5-1 start that seemed impossible to recover from.

Then came the tragedy that shook the entire organization. On November 6, 2025, young defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide after a brief police pursuit. The team was devastated. The locker room was broken. Many believed the Cowboys season was over both emotionally and competitively.

But instead of collapsing, Dallas rallied. Brian Schottenheimer and quarterback Dak Prescott became the emotional anchors that kept the team together. Teammates have repeatedly said Schottenheimer’s leadership during those dark days was the reason the Cowboys did not fall apart. Dallas turned their heartbreak into unity and stormed into a remarkable late season surge powered by resilience, discipline, and belief.

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That leadership has caught national attention. Ryan Clark of ESPN praised Schottenheimer, saying, “No coach has shown stronger leadership this season than Schottenheimer.” Former head coach Rex Ryan added, “How is he not the number one candidate for Coach of the Year right now?”

Cowboys fans have also rallied behind their new coach. Social media exploded after the victory over the Chiefs, with fans calling his locker room speeches goosebump inducing and comparing the cultural shift in Dallas to some of the most inspirational seasons in franchise history.

The reality is undeniable. From the most hated coaching hire of the offseason to one of the most inspiring leaders in the NFL, Brian Schottenheimer has become the heart of a Cowboys team that refuses to quit. And now fans believe he is not just a candidate for Coach of the Year but the man who should win it.

Dallas is fighting. Dallas is united. And after the win over Kansas City, the NFL world is finally giving Brian Schottenheimer the respect many Cowboys fans believe he has earned.

Packers' Star QB Refuses MVP Title to Fully Focus on Team in Tough Phase
Can you believe it? Jordan Love, the "red-hot" quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, is on track to compete for MVP with +1000 odds at DraftKings – but this guy is "refusing" personal glory to pour all his energy into the team struggling with a "hellish" schedule! Is this a heroic act or just a ploy? Read now to uncover the "truth" behind it! In the Super Bowl era, the Packers have produced three MVP legends: Bart Starr (1966), Brett Favre (1995-1997), and Aaron Rodgers (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021). Now, Jordan Love has a chance to become the fourth, putting the Packers on par with the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts – the only team with four QB MVPs like Johnny Unitas, Earl Morrall, Bert Jones, and Peyton Manning. With his current "explosive" form, Love ranks fourth in the NFL for passer rating (105.4), tied for fifth in touchdown passes (22), with only four interceptions – the fewest among QBs starting all 13 games, and a 67.1% completion rate ranking seventh. But instead of "dreaming" of MVP, Love seems to be "rejecting" it! In a recent interview, he emphasized: "These are the most important games of the season, obviously with a lot of things coming down to playoff seeding and the division race, so this is the important football. I think it’s everybody, we keep stacking and keep getting better and better throughout the season and learn from the mistakes we make and overcome some of the obstacles. Just keep stacking and trying to find ways to get better every day is something that’s been helping us." These words are like a clear "declaration": Love doesn't care about MVP, but only wants to focus on the team in its "tough phase" with a 9-3-1 record, trailing the Rams (10-3) in the NFC. Head coach Matt LaFleur also "sings along": "Yeah, he’s playing really good football right now. That’s obviously important and it’s going to be important moving forward." And offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich praises the consistency: "I would say just the consistency that he’s had has been great... Just being a consistent, efficient quarterback is one thing that I’ve been really pleased with." But it's Packers defensive end Micah Parsons who "reveals" why Love deserves but is "overlooking" MVP: "I definitely think he deserves recognition... If you go off strength of schedule, how he's played and with him missing half his receivers, I think that goes unnoticed, too. Some of the things he did without (Christian Watson) early in the year, then (Jayden Reed), so this guy was missing two of his starting receivers majority of the year and they're just now getting back in these last eight weeks of the stretch, so I definitely think he deserves a lot more credit and I'm just happy I'm able to be a part of this journey with him." Currently, Matthew Stafford of the Rams leads the MVP race with -180 odds, 35 touchdown passes (far ahead of Dak Prescott with 26), passer rating 113.1, and only four interceptions. Drake Maye of the Patriots follows with +200, passer rating 111.9, 3,412 passing yards, and 23 touchdowns. Love, with a four-game winning streak (nine touchdowns, one interception, passer rating 112.1), could stage a comeback if he maintains "red-hot form" – especially in the upcoming two "epic" games: away at Denver (11-2) and Chicago (9-4). If the Packers leap to the NFC's No. 1 seed (likely needing a 4-0 finish), while the Rams stumble against Detroit (8-5) and Seattle (10-3), or the Patriots slip against Buffalo (9-4) and Baltimore (6-7), Love would have a shot at MVP. But with his "humble" attitude, does Love really want to "accept" that title? Or is he sacrificing personally to save the Packers from the "tough phase"? The 2025 NFL drama is "hotter than ever"! Do you think Love is "playing a trick" to motivate the team? Comment now and follow for the "shocking" outcome of the MVP race!