While head coach Brian Schottenheimer focuses on steering the Dallas Cowboys toward a playoff push, his family has been enjoying moments away from football. His son, Sutton, turned 21 last month. It was a milestone worth celebrating. But instead of a big bash right away, Schottenheimer’s wife, Gemmi, recently hosted a belated birthday get-together for her son.

Brian Schottenheimer’s wife shared a glimpse of her son’s belated birthday celebration on her recent Instagram Story. She posted a group photo from what appeared to be a relaxed gathering at home.

In the caption of the story, she simply wrote: “Sutty’s belated 21st 🥂🎂🎉.”

The photo shared with the story captured Brian Schottenheimer’s son standing around a table with friends. Everyone held drinks and raised their glasses in a toast. Bottles and glasses filled the table, and a TV was also turned on in the background of the photo. The setting of Sutton’s birthday party felt cozy, personal, and low-key. 

This wasn’t the first time that Gemmi marked her son’s milestone online. Last month, she shared a touching Instagram post on Sutton’s actual birthday. She chose to share a childhood photo of Sutton along with the post, adding an emotional layer that many parents instantly understand.

“Happy Happy 21st Birthday my sweet Sutton!” Brian Schottenheimer’s wife wrote in the caption of her IG post. “I cannot believe 21 years ago you made me a mommy! You are the most beautiful and kind soul. The way you love others is truly a gift….you make everyone a better version of themselves just by being YOU🤍 Never stop being you my baby boy…I thank God everyday that I get a front row seat in your life! ❤️”

That post felt deeply personal, and even the Kansas City Chiefs owner, Tavia Hunt, had sent a birthday wish to Sutton under the post. Moreover, Gemmi clearly treasures her role as a mom as she celebrated her son not just on big days, but in quiet moments too.

But interestingly, neither Gemmi nor Brian Schottenheimer appeared in the group photo from Sutton’s belated celebration. Gemmi could’ve been behind the camera, capturing the moment instead. Meanwhile, Brian’s absence seems easy to explain. With the Cowboys set to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15, he has been locked in with the Cowboys at practice. 

Brian Schottenheimer and Co. look to boost their playoff chances in Week 15 

The Cowboys enter Week 15 with a 6-6-1 record, and they face the Vikings, who sit at 5-8. But while Dallas needs a win to stay alive in the playoff race, Minnesota just snapped a four-game losing streak. The Vikings just recorded a dominant 31-0 victory over the Washington Commanders last week. 

Meanwhile, the Cowboys are coming off a tough 44-30 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 14. That loss abruptly ended the three-game winning streak for Brian Schottenheimer’s team. Still, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott insisted that the locker room has not lost belief.

“I think the guys are pissed off right now,” Prescott told the reporters after the Week 14 game. “It’s not a time to be discouraged. I hope we use this as fuel.” 

Prescott called the frustration fuel, not discouragement. That mindset matters. But Brian Schottenheimer has already sounded a note of caution for Prescott. Recently, on the Cowboys Huddle, the HC pointed to the tough challenge that is the Vikings’ defense, coordinated by Brian Flores. 

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Moreover, there is still a path forward for Dallas this season. If they win their next game, their playoff chances shoot up to about 15%, but a loss could bring these down to 2%. That makes the Vikings game a must-win game for the Cowboys this week.