The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 after Baltimore won their international game in Brazil on the final play. The result has brought additional attention to the coaching staff, which has faced criticism after both of Dallas’ losses this season.
With a chance to score late, Dallas did not give running back Williams a rushing attempt. The sequence included two incomplete passes, a Dak Prescott scramble and a false-start penalty on Terence Steele, despite the Cowboys still having a timeout. An analysis from Blogging The Boys questioned the decision not to run.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has also been challenged over his hiring and his work as the team’s offensive play-caller. Prescott has not defeated a non-division opponent since last Thanksgiving.
The Cowboys said they will consider options at safety while Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke recover from injuries expected to keep them out at least four weeks. Malik Hooker might be able to return this week, while injuries have also affected the cornerback group.
Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham provided a bright spot with two significant fourth-quarter run stops. One was a fourth-down tackle at the goal line on Derrick Henry, which gave Dallas the ball while it trailed by three points.
