Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told listeners of 105.3 The Fan that the team’s late‑game clock‑management errors in Sunday’s 34‑31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil were “unacceptable” and offered no justification. The criticism comes after the Cowboys appeared poised to force overtime, only to see the Ravens score a game‑winning field goal with one second left.
Key moments in the final minute
With seven seconds remaining, kicker Brandon Aubrey nailed a 23‑yard field goal to tie the game at 31‑31. The Ravens quickly responded when quarterback Lamar Jackson completed a 27‑yard pass to Zay Flowers, allowing Baltimore to call a timeout with one second left. On the ensuing play, rookie kicker Tyler Loop converted a 56‑yard field goal, sealing the victory.
Earlier in the final drive, Dallas reached first‑and‑goal at the Baltimore 2‑yard line with 23 seconds left. After an incompletion and a false‑start penalty, quarterback Dak Prescott scrambled to the 5‑yard line. Coach Brian Schottenheimer then used the team’s final timeout with 14 seconds remaining. Prescott threw the ball away on third down, taking only four seconds off the clock before the play clock expired.
Jones and Schottenheimer respond
“There is no explanation you’re satisfied with. None,” Jones said. “Let’s be sure that we all understand that. They (the coaches) don’t have one that they’re satisfied with.” He added that the organization recognizes the mistake and will evaluate how to avoid repeating it.
Coach Schottenheimer accepted responsibility, saying, “That’s on me. I overcoached him.” He explained that he instructed Prescott to either target wide receiver George Pickens or throw the ball away, a decision he now views as a misstep.
Looking ahead
Despite the frustrating finish, Jones remained optimistic about the team’s future. “We will be better from this experience and what happened to us at the end of the game,” he said, noting that the Cowboys are 1‑2 on the season and will travel to face the Houston Texans on Sunday.
The loss highlights the importance of precise clock management in close contests, especially when games are played abroad. Dallas fans hope the coaching staff will adjust its approach and that the team can rebound quickly in the upcoming matchup.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
