Dallas is 1-2 following a loss to Baltimore in Brazil, with coaching decisions again facing criticism. The Cowboys had a late opportunity to score, but running back Williams did not receive a carry. The possession included two failed passes, a Dak Prescott scramble and a pre-snap infraction by Terence Steele.
Blogging The Boys cited analysis questioning the decision not to run with a timeout still available.
Brian Schottenheimer has also been questioned over his work directing the offense. Commentary cited by the report challenged his hiring and said coaching choices should not put the roster at a disadvantage. Prescott also has not beaten a team from outside the division since last Thanksgiving.
Dallas expects safety Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke to be out for four weeks or more. Malik Hooker may be able to return this week, and the team said it would seek help at safety while players recover.
Injuries have also hit the cornerbacks. Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham provided a bright spot with two important stops against the run in the fourth quarter. One came on a fourth-down goal-line play against Derrick Henry, allowing Dallas to take possession while trailing by three points.
