Photo via Yahoo Sports

Why the Cowboys not trusting Brandon Aubrey led to loss

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a difficult defeat in Brazil on Sunday after a critical coaching decision involving kicker Brandon Aubrey backfired at the end of regulation. With just seven seconds remaining on the clock and the score tied, the team instructed their kicker to boot the ball through the end zone rather than risk another out-of-bounds miscue, following a pair of earlier kicking errors during the contest.

Brian Schottenheimer addressed the tactical choice after the final whistle, explaining that the staff lost confidence in keeping the kicks in play. That safety measure inadvertently left the opposing squad with ideal starting field position, ultimately allowing them to capitalize on the remaining seconds and secure the victory.

Up nextNFL· 1h ago

Packers-Buccaneers Preview: Green Bay travels to Tampa Bay