The Dallas Cowboys fell to 1-2 after Baltimore won on the closing play of the teams' international game in Brazil. The result brought renewed criticism of the coaching staff, which has faced questions after both of Dallas' losses this season.
Dallas had an opportunity to score late, but running back Williams did not receive a carry. The possession instead included two incompletions, a Dak Prescott scramble and a false-start penalty against Terence Steele. An analysis cited by Blogging The Boys questioned the decision not to run despite Dallas still having a timeout.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has also been questioned over his hiring and his work as the offensive play-caller. Prescott has not beaten a non-division opponent since last Thanksgiving.
The Cowboys said safety Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke are expected to be out for at least four weeks. Malik Hooker might return this week, and the team said it would seek help at safety while those players rehabilitate.
Injuries have also affected the cornerbacks. Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham provided a bright spot with two important fourth-quarter stops, including stopping Derrick Henry at the goal line on fourth down and giving Dallas the ball with the Cowboys three points behind.
