The Dallas Cowboys drove deep into Baltimore Ravens territory late in the game and tied the score in the closing seconds, but the Ravens answered with a game-winning field goal to win 34-31, according to Yahoo Sports.
Reports attributed the outcome partly to Cowboys errors in the final moments. The Associated Press said coaching mistakes in the final seconds cost Dallas the game, while CBS Sports pointed to a botched kickoff decision and questionable timeout usage that gave Baltimore extra time to set up the winning kick.
Yahoo Sports also reported that a moment involving quarterback Dak Prescott, described as a viral lip-reading moment, drew attention after the loss, though details of the moment itself were not specified in the available material.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Associated Press attributed the Cowboys' loss to coaching mistakes made in the final seconds of the game.
“Coaching mistakes in the final seconds cost the Cowboys against the Ravens” — Associated Press
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported the Cowboys tied the game late before losing 34-31 on a Ravens field goal.
- Yahoo Sports highlighted a viral lip-reading moment involving Dak Prescott following the loss.
- CBS Sports reported a touchback and questionable timeout usage by Dallas contributed to the Ravens' win.
- CBS Sports characterized the Cowboys' kickoff decision in the final sequence as botched.
“A touchback and questionable timeout usage gave the Ravens precious seconds” — CBS Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Cowboys-Ravens game?
The Dallas Cowboys tied the game late but the Baltimore Ravens won 34-31 on a game-winning field goal, according to Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports.
Why did the Cowboys lose despite tying the score?
The Associated Press attributed the loss to coaching mistakes in the final seconds, while CBS Sports cited a botched kickoff decision and questionable timeout usage that gave the Ravens extra time.
What was the Dak Prescott lip-reading moment?
Yahoo Sports reported that a viral lip-reading moment involving Dak Prescott drew attention after the game, though further details were not provided in available reporting.
What did left- and center-leaning outlets focus on?
The Associated Press, a left-leaning outlet, focused on coaching mistakes in the final seconds, while center outlets Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports focused on the game's dramatic finish and specific clock-management and kickoff errors.
Sources · 3 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningCoaching mistakes in the final seconds cost the Cowboys against the Ravens
- CBS SportsCenterCowboys' botched crucial kickoff decision opens door for Ravens' last-second win
- Yahoo SportsCenterRavens lead Cowboys 24-21 as the teams trade TDs