Brian Schottenheimer explains time management, game management issues at end of loss
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Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys lost a 34-31 game against the Baltimore Ravens after failing to score a touchdown from the Baltimore 2-yard line in the final 23 seconds, settling for a tying field goal instead.
- Critical mistakes included a false start penalty on tight end Luke Schoonmaker and questionable play-calling by coach Brian Schottenheimer, who admitted to overcoaching quarterback Dak Prescott on a key third-down play.
- Prescott threw the ball away hurriedly on third-and-goal when wide receiver George Pickens was open near the pylon, a decision Prescott later regretted.
- The Cowboys' kickoff strategy allowed the Ravens good field position, and a controversial defensive call on the final play led to a 27-yard completion to Zay Flowers, setting up the game-winning field goal by Tyler Loop.
- Despite having a 77.5% chance to win with 20 seconds left, the Cowboys' time and game management errors ultimately cost them the game.
