The Dallas Cowboys faced a tough reality check on Sunday, falling to the Baltimore Ravens in a 28-25 defeat that left fans and analysts questioning the team’s direction.
The game was a stark reminder of the Cowboys’ vulnerabilities, as the Ravens’ defense flexed its muscles both physically and tactically.
This loss, coming on the heels of two underwhelming home performances, has cast a shadow over the Cowboys’ upcoming schedule.
As always, when America’s Team falters, outspoken fan and analyst Skip Bayless is quick to voice his frustrations.
In a recent tirade, Bayless didn’t mince words: “The truth is, the god’s truth is, my Dallas Cowboys are still pretty terrible.”
Great comeback … bad game … pretty awful Cowboys team … hope we can survive at Giants in 4 nights. pic.twitter.com/3OLZBLkZcS
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) September 22, 2024
The game was particularly rough for Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb, who managed just four catches for 67 yards.
In contrast, Ravens running back Derrick Henry put on a clinic, rushing for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
One of Henry’s scores came on a bruising 26-yard run that saw him plow through multiple Cowboys defenders.
Baltimore’s ground game was relentless, amassing an eye-popping 274 rushing yards at a clip of 7.6 yards per carry.
This dominance exposed a glaring weakness in the Cowboys’ defense, which continues to struggle against the run.
While the Ravens built a commanding 28-6 lead after three quarters, the Cowboys did show some fight with a fourth-quarter rally.
However, it was too little, too late, leaving Skip Bayless and countless fans in disbelief at the scene unfolding in “Jerry World.”
Looking ahead, the Cowboys face a critical matchup against the New York Giants on Thursday.
This game now looms large as an opportunity for Dallas to right the ship and regain some much-needed momentum after their recent setbacks.
