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.

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

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.