Sep 28, 2026 · 47 min
Cowboys’ collapse exposes late-game failures
Hour 1: Are we More Disappointed in Dallas' Offense or Defense at the end of the Game?
The episode tests whether Dallas lost to one bad decision or a broader breakdown in execution, coaching, defense, and clock management.
- 1Dallas’ loss to Baltimore becomes a referendum on Dak Prescott’s late incompletion, defensive coverage, and a disputed timeout decision.
- 2Denver’s comeback raises questions about the Rams’ resilience, while Pittsburgh’s win spotlights Aaron Rodgers’ three-touchdown resurgence.
- 3De’Von Achane’s season-ending ACL injury compounds Miami’s challenges as Drake Maye’s turnovers intensify concerns in New England.
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The panel dissects the Cowboys’ final sequence, especially the timeout decision, Dak Prescott’s incompletion, and Baltimore’s winning field goal.
The brief
The Cowboys’ loss to the Ravens becomes the episode’s central argument: did Dallas fail through offense, defense, coaching, or clock management?
Stephen A. Smith and Dan Orlovsky revisit Lamar Jackson’s late completion, Dak Prescott’s incompletion, the timeout decision, and Baltimore’s game-winning field goal.
Denver’s 16-point comeback over the Rams and Pittsburgh’s win over Cincinnati shift the focus to resilience, Aaron Rodgers’ three touchdowns, and what the results reveal about each team.
Breaking news about De’Von Achane’s season-ending ACL injury adds a major setback for Miami, while Drake Maye’s turnovers prompt questions about confidence and development.
The episode closes by returning to Dallas and teasing Michael Irvin’s reaction, leaving the Cowboys’ late-game habits as the unresolved issue.