Cowboys' special teams face scrutiny after two blocked field goals
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys' special teams have come under scrutiny after allowing two blocked field goals in consecutive weeks. The first occurred against the Baltimore Ravens, contributing to a narrow 34-31 loss. The Texans subsequently blocked another attempt, but the Cowboys managed to win 34-30 after late game heroics. Coach DeMeco Ryans identified protection breakdowns as a cause, while owner Jerry Jones emphasized needing fixes before their next game against the Buccaneers.
- •Cowboys face Buccaneers on Thursday night
- •Two blocked field goals in last two games
- •Protection issues spotlighted by opponents
- •Team plans to adjust field goal protection scheme
- •Special teams coach under pressure to improve
- 8:02 PMCBS Sports — Cowboys appear to have a glaring flaw that's been exploited in two straight games: 'We saw a weakness'
"Texans coach DeMeco Ryans revealed how Houston copied Baltimore's plan to exploit the same weakness
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