Jerry Jones Declares 'Old Man With Money' After Cowboys' Victory

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones offered a memorable soundbite following his team's decisive 37-20 victory over the NFC East rival Washington Commanders on Sunday. "There is nothing more dangerous than an old man with money," Jones told reporters with a smile, a sentiment captured on video by the Star Telegram.

Jones, whose net worth is estimated at $23.5 billion by Forbes, hosted Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Bezos in his suite at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys' offense delivered a strong performance in their home opener.

Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns, achieving a passer rating of 143.8. During the game, Prescott surpassed Tony Romo for the most touchdown throws in franchise history, reaching a total of 249. He also matched Romo's team record with his 79th career multi-touchdown game.

Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb contributed significantly, accumulating 153 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Jake Ferguson caught all four of his targets for 43 yards, including two touchdowns.

The victory marked a significant shift in Jones' demeanor following the Cowboys' season-opening 28-20 loss to the Giants the previous week, where he appeared somber exiting MetLife Stadium.

Jones had publicly predicted an improvement for the home opener after the Week 1 defeat. "The improvement, certainly from where we played Sunday, that improvement is to be expected and will be there," Jones stated last week. "I know how hard these guys are working, I know their physical capabilities, and I also know their motivation. So, you’ll see improvement. I’ll go on the record as saying that."

The Cowboys are scheduled to face the Ravens in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.