Dallas is 1-2 after Baltimore won on the last play of the Cowboys’ international game in Brazil. The result brought renewed attention to the coaching staff, which has faced criticism over decisions in both of the team’s losses this season.
The Cowboys had an opportunity to score late but did not give running back Williams a rushing attempt. The possession included two incomplete passes, a Dak Prescott scramble and a false-start penalty on Terence Steele. An analysis cited by Blogging The Boys questioned that approach, noting Dallas still had a timeout.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has also been questioned for serving as the offensive play-caller, and commentary cited in the report challenged his hiring and said coaching decisions should not put the roster at a disadvantage. Prescott has not won against a non-division opponent since last Thanksgiving.
Dallas also expects safety Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke to be out for at least four weeks. Malik Hooker might return this week.
The team said it would seek solutions at safety while the players rehabilitate, with injuries also affecting the cornerbacks. Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham stood out with two important fourth-quarter run stops. One came on a fourth-down goal-line stop of Derrick Henry, which allowed Dallas to take possession while trailing by three points.