After thinking they had a chance to win in overtime, the Dallas Cowboys saw the game quickly slip out of their hands and lost to the Baltimore Ravens on the leg of Tyler Loop.
The Cowboys had tough moments on defense, and the secondary kept losing players to injuries. They were already down three players, and Shavon Revel Jr. joined that list after an injury in the second half.
Overall, Dallas’ defense allowed 378 yards and did not record a sack. They also allowed 192 rushing yards in the loss. While the defense wasn’t perfect, it may not have been as bad as some think, according to rookie safety Caleb Downs.
Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Performance Gets Assessed by Caleb Downs
After the game, Downs spoke with the media about his thoughts on the game. He was asked about the performance of the defense, and while he acknowledged that there are things to fix, he felt good about them.
“I think we did a lot of good things, but we also have a lot of things to clean up,” Downs said via The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “So, that’s the way that we’re always going to look at it in terms of improvement and in terms of trying to get better. So, yeah, more to clean up.”
Downs on the defense’s play overall: “I think we did a lot of good things, but
It was a quieter day for Downs than he has had this season, as he racked up 3 tackles in the loss. This season, he has produced 20 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 quarterback hit, 1 sack, and 1 pass deflection in three games.
Caleb Downs Looks for Improvement From Cowboys’ Defense
It’s been a rough first three weeks for the Cowboys’ defense this season, as they need to pick things up. They’ve only recorded two sacks in the first three weeks, and they’ve struggled in coverage.
Injuries are playing a big factor in Dallas struggling the way they are. Even so, the front seven is mostly healthy and should pick up the slack.
With the Cowboys at 1-2, they can’t afford losses anymore. It’s more about building momentum, since they left it all behind in Brazil.
Downs understands this better than the rest of the defense. He’s been one of the few bright spots in the unit and needs his teammates to help.
Dallas will be back in action in Week 4, as they will face the Houston Texans. The Texans are winless going into the game, giving the Cowboys a great opportunity to pick up a win. If they suffer another loss to a winless team, it would be crushing for the rest of the season.
Caleb Downs Delivered Final Verdict on Cowboys Defense After Crushing Ravens Loss