The Deep History Pete Carroll Has With Cowboys' Schottenheimer

The Las Vegas Raiders will once again have all eyes on them in Week 11. The Raiders will host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium.

The Raiders and Cowboys are two of the most iconic franchises in all sports. That has something to do with why they put these teams on Monday Night Football. These are two teams that have a strong fan base and two teams that are not playing good football. Something will have to give in this matchup in Week 11.

The Raiders are under a new head coach this season in Pete Carroll. The Cowboys are on the same boat this season with their head coach, Brian Schottenheimer. The season is going similarly for both teams as well. They are trying to find the winning formula, and both have struggled on different sides of the ball. But all that goes out the window in this game. Someone is going to come out on top, and both head coaches still have their teams playing hard football despite their records.

ede — Nov 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Pete Carroll on Cowboys head coach

"Well, he was an offensive coordinator for us, and he's been a great coach, a great family background," said Raiders head coach Pete Carroll on Brian Schottenheimer. His dad is one of the guys that I have the most respect for, for the way he styled his coaching and all of that. Brian [Schottenheimer] has his own way, what's really, I think, his stamp on this team, and right now is the offense."

"They're really functioning at a high level. They're ranked highly in almost every one of the critical categories -- points, yards, all kinds of stuff. And I know that that's where his mark is, and they made an effort this past week to go get Quinnen [Williams] and to make a statement that they're trying to make sure and help the defense."

efw — Oct 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer reacts in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

"And that's a franchise at work. They're trying to figure it out. But I think that's really what he owns. He's an offensive guy from the start. I think it sounds like everything's working out, and they're trying to figure it out just like everybody else is. And so, I wish him the best."

Both coaches want to show that they are the head coaches for the future for their respective teams, and on Monday Night Football is the right place to show why there are positive things to look forward to.

Aug 9, 2018; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, talks with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

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