Overview
- The Cowboys lost 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil after a late sequence of decisions left seven seconds on the clock and allowed a single play that set up the Ravens’ 56‑yard game‑winning field goal.
- That sequence included using the final timeout with about 14 seconds left, Dak Prescott throwing the ball away on third down despite an apparent target, and a kickoff touchback after the tying field goal.
- Owner Jerry Jones publicly criticized the coaching staff on his radio show, saying there was no satisfactory explanation for the breakdown and that the mistakes must be studied.
- Head coach Brian Schottenheimer publicly accepted responsibility, saying he 'overcoached' the third‑down call and took accountability for the end‑of‑game decisions.
- The club says it will analyze the errors rather than make immediate firings, the loss dropped Dallas to 1-2 early in the season, and the heightened scrutiny could change how the team manages late‑game clock and kickoff choices moving forward.