Did the Cowboys’ hopes evaporate in those final seconds? Their bid to beat the Ravens in Brazil unraveled as the clock wound down.
After a quick drive to the five‑yard line, Prescott called his last timeout. On the next play, a pass intended for George Pickens seemed to break free in the end zone, but Prescott tossed it away—something both he and coach Brian Schottenheimer later said was intentional.
On Tuesday’s interview with 105.3 The Fan, Jones fielded questions about the timeout timing and Prescott’s decision.
“There’s no explanation that you’re satisfied with,” Jones said. “None. We made mistakes, plain and simple. We’ll evaluate to avoid repeats. You can’t rewind the play, but you can use it to improve.” For my money, the missed call reflects poor preparation.
The Cowboys settled for a field goal with seven seconds left, just enough for the Ravens to answer with a 56‑yard game‑winner. A touchback on the kickoff ate no time, leaving fans baffled. Can Dallas adjust its late‑game strategy to avoid another heartbreak?