Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett explained that he had explained his opponent's decision to Jerry Jones.

FRISCO, Texas – Following analysis of the Dallas Cowboys' 19-16 overtime loss to the Houston Texans, head coach Jason Garrett explained on Monday his decision to negotiate a first win in overtime for the owner. General Manager Jerry Jones.

After the match, Jones criticized the decision to beat Houston 42 as the Cowboys did not regain possession of the ball and lost on a 36-yard placement by Ka'im Fairbairn with a time of 1: 50.

"We were outclassed there, effortless, but we were outmatched," Jones said Sunday. "But it's time to take chances at that time, it's not a question of doubt, but we also took risks at certain times of the game."

After the match, Garrett defended his decision as he relied on a defense that required three reversals, two turnovers and two goals only in the second half. On Monday, Garrett sent the message to Jones at their Monday meeting.

"We talked about the thinking process behind that and why we made that decision based on how we play in the field of defense and the details of the circumstances," Garrett said.

While Jones said that he did not doubt his decision, the comment found an echo in a fan base that wanted Garrett to launch. Since quarterback Dak Prescott and halfback Ezekiel Elliott joined the organization in 2016, the Cowboys have converted to 18 out of 19 contests, including one earlier in the game against Houston.

Ten of Elliott's 20 points against the Texans gave no victory, which played a role in the decision. After the first quarter, Prescott threw for 111 yards and his receivers struggled to make disputed catch.

"I think the reasoning is the same – we've been aggressive in fourth place – it's a good thing for us," Garrett said. "But the situation is not the same for every quarter, I think we're on the 42-meter line, it was a long distance, I was just standing there, so it was probably a hard and a half when we had it, we had a piece that we liked, but unfortunately they did a good job, and we probably lost a bit in the third part, so we went to fourth place, made us almost two, and it made sense for us to go ahead and play at the checkpoint.

On Monday, Garrett was asked if he still felt supported by Jones and offered an answer in one word: yes.