The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 following a final-play defeat against the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil. The result has renewed attention on the coaching staff, which has faced criticism after both of Dallas’ losses this season.
Dallas’ late scoring opportunity ended with two incomplete throws, a Dak Prescott scramble and a false-start call against Terence Steele. Running back Williams did not receive a rushing attempt during the series, even though the Cowboys still had a timeout. An analysis published by Blogging The Boys questioned that decision.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has also been challenged over his work as the offensive play-caller, while Prescott remains without a win against a non-division opponent since last Thanksgiving.
The Cowboys may need to adjust their safety group during rehabilitation. Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke are projected to be out for four weeks or more, while Malik Hooker might be able to come back this week.
The team said it would explore options at safety, and the cornerback unit has also been affected by injuries. Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham provided a bright spot with two key stops against the run in the fourth quarter. His fourth-down stop on Derrick Henry near the goal line returned the ball to Dallas with the Cowboys three points behind.
