The Dallas Cowboys fell to 1-2 after Baltimore won on the final play of the teams’ international game in Brazil. The result has brought renewed attention to decisions by the coaching staff, which has faced criticism after both of Dallas’ losses this season.
Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham provided one of the Cowboys’ positive moments. In the fourth quarter, he recorded two important stops against the run. One came on a fourth-down goal-line play against Derrick Henry, allowing Dallas to take possession with the Cowboys three points behind.
Dallas’ final offensive series included two incomplete passes, a Dak Prescott scramble and a false-start penalty on Terence Steele. Williams did not receive a rushing attempt, despite Dallas still having a timeout, according to analysis cited by Blogging The Boys. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has also been questioned over his work as offensive play-caller. Prescott has not beaten a non-division opponent since last Thanksgiving.
The Cowboys expect safety Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke to be sidelined for four weeks or more. Malik Hooker may be able to return this week. The team said it would explore options at safety while the injured players rehabilitate, and the cornerback group has also dealt with injuries.
