The Cowboys lost 34-31 to Baltimore in Brazil despite Javonte Williams rushing for 98 yards and a touchdown. SB Nation’s breakdown praised rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham’s fourth-down stop and criticized Dallas’ injury-hit secondary, pass rush and field-goal protection.
After being held to 41 and 30 rushing yards in Dallas’ first two games, Williams gained 98 on 19 carries (5.2 yards per carry) and scored once. Barham was caught out on some early option-play reads but later stopped Derrick Henry for a loss on fourth down with Dallas leading 28-24 in the fourth quarter.
Korie Jackson blocked Brandon Aubrey’s 59-yard field-goal attempt as Dallas trailed 17-13; Baltimore scored after Derrick Henry’s 29-yard run on the next possession, extending its lead to 11. Dallas was without safeties Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke and cornerback Cobie Durant; Jalen Thompson was also ruled out with a hamstring injury. Matt Hibner gained 21 yards, Rashod Bateman caught a 31-yard pass, and Zay Flowers ran 20 yards to the Cowboys’ 3. Dallas recorded no sacks for a second straight week, despite Ravens starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley being inactive.
