# Cowboys Kicked Touchback Mistake

> Cowboys' touchback decision cost them a win in final seconds.
- Title: Cowboys Kicked Touchback Mistake · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Cowboys' touchback decision cost them a win in final seconds. Cowboys' touchback choice gave Ravens five extra seconds to score.
- Keywords: cowboys, ravens, touchback, field goal, nfl, sports, Kicked, Mistake, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-ravens-ending-dallas-kickoff-mistake-2026
- Published: 2026-09-28T02:12:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cowboys, ravens, touchback, field goal, nfl, 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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