5 things you may have missed from Cowboys-Ravens: Broken records, alternate uniforms

The Cowboys failed to pull off a big comeback, ultimately losing, 28-25, to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.

Dallas trailed 28-6 entering the fourth quarter, but scored 19 points to create a dramatic finish for the 93,560 fans in attendance.

The loss to the Ravens marked only the second time the Cowboys have opened a season 1-3 since Mike McCarthy was named Dallas’ head coach in 2020.

The Cowboys have lost their last three home games. In last season’s NFC Wild Card game, the Packers routed Dallas, 48-32. Last week, in the home opener, the Saints rolled over Dallas, 44-19.

Dallas will have to quickly turn around the poor start to the season because on Thursday the Cowboys visit the NY Giants, who beat the Browns, 21-15, on Sunday. For now, here’s a few things you might’ve missed Sunday against the Ravens:

Purple reign

The Ravens took the field in their all-purple uniform. This was the first time in franchise history they have worn the purple jersey and pants combination away from home. Baltimore is now 3-3 when wearing the all-purple outfit. The Ravens have worn purple jerseys on the road 40 times in team history (26-15). They have paired purple jerseys with a pant color other than white (black) only once in an away game.

A piece of history

Brandon Aubrey connected on a 65-yard field goal in the first quarter of Sunday’s game, the longest in Cowboys history and the second-longest make in the NFL behind Justin Tucker’s 66-yarder in 2021 with the Ravens. Aubrey’s kick was the second make from 60-plus yards in his career, tying Greg Zuerlein and Rafael Septien for the second-most makes from 60 yards in Cowboys history. Brett Maher has the team record with four 60-yard field goals.

First impression matters

The lack of production on the first offensive series in each of the four quarters set the tone for the Cowboys. On their first opportunity with the ball, Dallas drew two flags and could only advance 17 yards in seven plays. On the Cowboys’ first offensive series of the second quarter, a CeeDee Lamb fumble at Baltimore’s 9-yard line halted a long drive. In the third quarter, the Cowboys got to the Ravens’ 29-yard line, but two penalties cost them 15 yards and an 11-yard sack derailed the drive. The first drive of the fourth quarter ended with a 4th and 14 that Dallas couldn’t convert at the Ravens’ 38-yard line.

Everyone deserves a 3rd chance

Dallas found its offensive rhythm in the fourth quarter. Before that, the team struggled to move the chains. The Cowboys had nine third downs with 5 or more yards to go. Overall, Dallas was 7-13 in third-down efficiency. The lack of rushing yardage contributed to the team having to deal with so many third-and-long situations. Rico Dowdle was the Cowboys’ most productive back, with 23 yards on eight carries. Dallas had a total of 51 rushing yards on 16 carries.

Dak soars to 30,000 yards

Prescott surpassed 30,000 career passing yards, becoming the ninth quarterback in NFL history to reach the mark. The Cowboys quarterback finished Sunday’s game with 379 yards on 28-of-51 passing with two touchdowns. Prescott also scored a touchdown running the ball. Prescott’s top receiver in Sunday’s game was tight end Jake Ferguson who had 95 yards on six catches. Cedee Lamb had 67 yards on four catches.

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