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Brian Schottenheimer Explains Late Decisions That Opened Door For Baltimore

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer took responsibility Tuesday for the final 28 seconds of Sunday’s 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and said he hurt the team’s chance to win.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 5:19 AM
Brian Schottenheimer Explains Late Decisions That Opened Door For Baltimore
Key Things to Know
  • Brian Schottenheimer took responsibility for late-game coaching mistakes in the Cowboys' loss to the Ravens.
  • The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 on a last-second 56-yard field goal.
  • Schottenheimer admitted he overcoached Dak Prescott on third down before Dallas settled for a tying kick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer took responsibility for mistakes made in the final 28 seconds of Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Schottenheimer admitted he overcoached quarterback Dak Prescott on a critical third down near the goal line, which contributed to Dallas settling for a tying field goal rather than scoring a touchdown.

Schottenheimer noted that poor communication affected the decision to allow a touchback on the ensuing kickoff rather than kicking short. That choice allowed Baltimore to gain 27 yards and hit a game-winning 56-yard field goal as time expired.

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