Milton got the start for Dallas in their preseason-opening loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He was rough out of the gate, starting out with a pair of three-and-out drives. Overall, he wasn’t particularly efficient through the air, finishing 17-of-29 passing for 143 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception.

The Dallas Cowboys lost their first preseason game 31-21 to the Los Angeles Rams. This is a time when teams work in some game action while trying to preserve health. It’s a balancing act for coaches, and oftentimes, what we see doesn’t matter too much in the grand scheme of things.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III received a vote of confidence from head coach Brian Schottenheimer after struggling in Week One of the NFL preseason.