{
  "id": 10664487,
  "title": "Cowboys Headlines: Spreading blame for historic Rio loss; how shocking end unfolded",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/cowboys-headlines-spreading-blame-for-historic-rio-loss-how-shocking",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:09:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-headlines-spreading-blame-historic-100927708.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Cowboys suffered a shocking defeat in their game against the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro, with the primary focus of fans being the disastrous play call that led to Dak Prescott air-mailing his final pass. However, there were several other critical moments that contributed to the team's downfall. One such instance was a false start penalty, which appears to have caused a breakdown in trust between the team and its star kicker. These incidents, while seemingly minor in isolation, collectively led to a game-winning drive that became the fastest in NFL history. As the team prepares to move forward, they are already facing a significant shake-up on their offensive line. Meanwhile, at the Ravens, their victory is attributed to a strong performance from a North Texas native, Tyler Loop, who had a crucial 59-yard kick that not only won the game but also brought attention to a local hero. Other news in the NFL includes several injuries, with Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield sidelined for at least three weeks, and Giants linebacker Brian Burns and Dolphins running back De Von Achane missing the rest of the season. Additionally, there are significant updates on injuries and transfers for various teams, including the addition of a new quarterback for the Commanders and the potential return to practice for a Dallas quarterback after a gruesome injury.",
  "summary": "Schottenheimer, Schoonmaker, Aubrey, Prescott: there's plenty of blame to go around after the Cowboys' shocking loss in Rio.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shocking defeat attributed to play call and false start",
    "Dak Prescott's air-mail pass highlights game's turning point",
    "Tyler Loop's 59-yard kick wins game for Ravens"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}