Episode Details

That one hurt. The Dallas Cowboys fall to 1-2 after a 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, with the game ending on a 56-yard Tyler Loop field goal after Baltimore was awarded a late timeout that Mike and Rudy strongly question. The guys are frustrated with the officiating, but make it clear this loss wasn't just about the refs. Dallas had opportunities to take control and didn't finish the job.

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense had stretches where they looked dangerous, while a depleted defense showed some signs of improvement despite continuing to struggle with pressure and injuries. The bigger frustration comes from Dallas abandoning parts of the running game, settling for a field goal late instead of finding the end zone and appearing to prepare for overtime before Baltimore had actually finished playing.

Topics Covered:

• Cowboys lose to Baltimore 34-31 in Brazil
• Tyler Loop's game-winning 56-yard field goal
• Controversy over Baltimore's final timeout
• Mike and Rudy's frustration with NFL officiating
• Why the refs aren't the only reason Dallas lost
• Questionable pass interference calls on both sides
• Dallas settles for a field goal instead of scoring the late touchdown
• Brian Schottenheimer's late-game decisions
• Why Javonte Williams didn't get more opportunities
• Dallas moving away from the running game
• Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson battle in Brazil
• George Pickens' strong game
• CeeDee Lamb's up-and-down afternoon
• Jake Ferguson's controversial fumble
• Cowboys defensive injuries piling up
• Dallas' depleted secondary
• DeRon Bland's struggles
• Quinnen Williams and the lack of disruption up front
• Rashan Gary and the Cowboys pass rush
• Christian Parker trying to piece together the defense
• JayShawn Barham continues to impress
• Caleb Downs showing signs of progress
• Concerns about the playing surface in Brazil
• Cowboys fall to 1-2
• Why Mike and Rudy aren't panicking yet
• Dallas heads to Houston next
• The Shedfather and the perfect Cowboys-loss man cave

Key Moments:

• Mike and Rudy immediately question whether Baltimore should have been awarded the timeout that helped set up the winning field goal. They still stress that Dallas had plenty of opportunities to avoid putting the game in the officials' hands.
• The Cowboys get a late opportunity near the goal line but walk away with three points, leading to questions about the play calling and why Javonte Williams didn't get the ball.
• The guys criticize the NFL's pass interference rules after multiple calls affected the game, including a late flag against Baltimore that they believe should not have gone Dallas' way.
• Dallas' defense is running out of bodies, especially in the secondary, but Mike and Rudy still wanted more disruption from the highly paid defensive front.
• JayShawn Barham earns praise after another encouraging performance, with the guys calling him one of the young pieces Dallas can build around.
• Mike points out that Dallas appeared to be preparing for overtime while Lamar Jackson and Baltimore were still trying to win the game.
• Despite the brutal ending, the guys acknowledge this was an entertaining game featuring strong performances from Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson.
• The Cowboys are now 1-2, but Mike and Rudy's bigger-picture message is to stay afloat while a young, overhauled defense develops and gets healthier.

Final Thoughts:

This was about as Cowboys a loss as you can get. Dallas battled a better Baltimore team