The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 following a loss to the Baltimore Ravens on the final play of their international game in Brazil. The result has brought renewed attention to coaching decisions, which have drawn criticism in both of Dallas’ defeats this season.
In the late scoring opportunity, Dallas did not give running back Williams a rushing attempt. The possession included two incomplete passes, 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 the ball with a timeout still available.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has also been criticized for serving as the offensive play-caller, with commentary questioning his hiring and arguing that coaching should not put the roster at a disadvantage. Prescott has not defeated a non-division opponent since last Thanksgiving.
The Cowboys also face injuries at safety. Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke are projected to be out for at least four weeks, while Malik Hooker could return this week.
Dallas said it would seek solutions at the position during the rehabilitation period, and injuries have affected the cornerback group as well. Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham provided a positive moment with two fourth-quarter run stops. On a fourth-down goal-line play, he tackled Derrick Henry and gave Dallas the ball while the Cowboys trailed by three points.
