Cowboys’ Jourdan Lewis: “Can’t judge Amani Oruwariye for mistake on blocked punt” | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Cowboys’ Jourdan Lewis: “Can’t judge Amani Oruwariye for mistake on blocked punt” | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 03: Jourdan Lewis #2 of the Dallas Cowboys defends in coverage during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis filled in for teammate Amani Oruwariye after he made a special team error that prevented the Cowboys from taking a late lead in Monday night’s 27-20 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

With two minutes left in the game, Cowboys linebacker Nick Vigil deflected a punt, but instead of leaving the ball in Cincinnati territory, Oruwariye tried to recover it. However, the ball bounced off Oruwariye and the Bengals recovered, giving them a new string of defeats:

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The Cowboys blocked the punt… but it was then touched by a Dallas player… and then recovered by the Bengals 🤯
Chaos. @Bengals ball pic.twitter.com/Uw0l4ebH3v

The Bengals made their new lease of life come true when quarterback Joe Burrow threw a game-winning 40-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase with 1:01 left:

According to ESPN Todd ArcherLewis made it clear he wasn’t placing blame for the loss on Oruwariye’s shoulders, saying: “We can’t judge him. None of us played a perfect game. You can’t judge someone based on a single decision,” he thought. He can make a play. I can’t blame him for that.

This article will be updated shortly to provide further information and analysis.

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