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Former NFL star calls out Cowboys for controversial two-point decision in fourth quarter: "Wasn't smart'

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant criticized the team’s decision to attempt a two-point conversion instead of kicking an extra point in a fourth-quarter comeback attempt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cowboys trailed 24–10 late in the game before quarterback Dak Prescott led a 99-yard drive, culminating in an 18-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens.

Despite the touchdown, Dallas opted for the two-point play, which failed, sealing a 24–16 loss. Coach Brian Schottenheimer defended the strategy, citing analytics that favor going for two when trailing by 14 points, arguing it simplifies the team’s path to victory by converting a single touchdown into a six-point swing rather than relying on multiple extra-point attempts.

Bryant’s public dissent highlights the ongoing debate between traditional play-calling and data-driven football decisions in the NFL.

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