Cowboys Kicked Touchback Mistake

Cowboys' touchback decision cost them a win in final seconds.

Sep 28, 2026

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Cowboys Kicked Touchback Mistake

Cowboys' touchback decision cost them a win in final seconds.

In brief

Cowboys' touchback decision cost them a win in final seconds. Cowboys' touchback choice gave Ravens five extra seconds to score. Originally reported by CBS Sports.

Cowboys' final play

The Cowboys looked like they were going to send the game to overtime after Brandon Aubrey tied things up with a 23-yard field goal with seven seconds left in regulation.

Touchback decision

The Cowboys chose to kick a touchback, which gave the Ravens the ball at the 35-yard line with seven seconds left.

Ravens' quick play

Ravens' quick play

Lamar Jackson used six seconds to connect with Zay Flowers for a 27-yard catch, putting the Ravens in field goal range.

Field goal success

Tyler Loop drilled a 56-yard game-winning field goal as the Ravens won 34-31.

Time management issue

The Cowboys struggled with time management, calling a timeout with 14 seconds left after a short second-down scramble by Prescott.

Touchback consequences

The Cowboys' touchback decision gave the Ravens five extra seconds between plays, costing them the win.

Ravens' win

The Ravens won 34-31 after Lamar Jackson connected with Zay Flowers for a 27-yard catch in the final seconds.

The headline

Cowboys' touchback choice gave Ravens five extra seconds to score.

Read the original on CBS Sports

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