The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 after Baltimore won their international game in Brazil on the last play, adding to criticism of the coaching staff. The team has faced similar scrutiny in both losses this season, including questions about head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s role as offensive play-caller.
Commentary cited by Blogging The Boys questioned his hiring and whether coaching decisions have put the roster at a disadvantage.
Dallas had a late opportunity to score but did not give running back Williams a carry. The possession included two passes that fell incomplete, a Dak Prescott scramble and a false-start call against Terence Steele, with the Cowboys still holding a timeout. Prescott also has not beaten a non-division opponent since last Thanksgiving.
The defeat added to the team’s injury concerns. Safeties Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke are projected to be out for at least four weeks, while Malik Hooker may be able to return this week. The Cowboys said they would explore options at safety during the rehabilitation period, and injuries have also affected the cornerbacks.
Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham provided a bright spot with two significant stops against the run in the fourth quarter. One came on a fourth-down goal-line play against Derrick Henry, giving Dallas the ball while it trailed by three points.
