The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 after losing to the Baltimore Ravens on the final play of their international game in Brazil. The defeat has intensified scrutiny of the coaching staff, which has been criticized for its decisions in both of the team’s losses this season.
The Cowboys had a chance to score late, but the series ended without a rushing attempt for running back Williams. Dallas instead had two incomplete passes, a scramble by quarterback Dak Prescott and a false-start penalty on Terence Steele. One analysis cited by Blogging The Boys questioned why the team did not run the ball while still having a timeout available.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has also faced criticism for his role as the team’s offensive play-caller. Commentary cited in the report questioned his hiring and argued that the roster should not be placed at a disadvantage by coaching decisions. Prescott also remains without a victory against a non-division opponent since last Thanksgiving.
The loss brought injury concerns as well. Safety Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke are expected to miss at least four weeks, while Malik Hooker could have a chance to return this week. The team said it would look for ways to address the safety position during the players’ rehabilitation, and injuries have also affected the cornerback group.
Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham was identified as a positive development. He made two notable run stops in the fourth quarter, including a fourth-down goal-line tackle of Derrick Henry that gave Dallas possession while the Cowboys trailed by three points.
