(This story has been revised to correct a mistake.)

The owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, mentioned that the team could not manage to sign Derrick Henry. This statement came after he witnessed Henry, now a member of the Baltimore Ravens, dominate the Cowboys during their 28-25 loss on Sunday.

Baltimore’s offense was powerful against Dallas, amassing 275 rushing yards on 45 attempts, which is nearly 75% of their total plays. The Cowboys have been struggling defensively, allowing an average of 185.7 rushing yards per game after three games.

Henry had an impressive game, rushing for 151 yards and scoring two touchdowns on 25 carries. Quarterback Lamar Jackson contributed, rushing 84 yards on 14 attempts, only marginally more than his 15 passing attempts.

The Cowboys are facing challenges since losing their former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who is now the head coach for the Washington Commanders. However, the Mike Zimmer era appeared to start well with a decisive win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1.

Last week in New Orleans, the offense led by coordinator Klint Kubiak managed to secure 432 yards against the Cowboys’ defense, including 190 rushing yards in a decisive 44-19 loss.

“I believe that definitely after these past two weeks, we have a target on our backs,” said head coach Mike McCarthy. “We must improve our run defense.”

“Our run defense and the number of attempts on our rushing offense aren’t where they should be right now.”

To close out the game, the Ravens required nine yards on a second down. Jackson executed a rushing play to the left for 10 yards, pushing through a weakened Dallas defense.

Jones expressed his high level of confidence in Zimmer to turn things around, stating, “I’m pleased we have him.”

In the first half of the match, Jackson threw for 161 yards while the Ravens rushed for 111 yards. Baltimore quickly established a 14-0 lead, scoring on their first two possessions. Henry shone brightly, demonstrating why the Ravens invested in him, signing the 2020 Offensive Player of the Year to a two-year, $16 million deal this offseason.

“I believe in our personnel,” Jones commented.

In contrast, the Cowboys’ rushing game has struggled, averaging just 73.7 yards per game. Rico Dowdle was the leading rusher with eight carries, while Ezekiel Elliott, who returned to the team that drafted him fourth overall in 2016, had just three carries for 6 yards. Dalvin Cook did not see any action.

Henry, who resides in Dallas during the offseason, was hopeful for an opportunity with the Cowboys, which never materialized.

“If Baltimore hadn’t shown interest, I was considering Dallas since I live there,” Henry revealed last week. “It would have been a convenient place. I’m grateful that Baltimore wanted me.”

Both the Cowboys and Ravens made changes to their offensive lines this offseason. Despite three new starters, the Ravens managed to consistently perform well on the ground, partly due to Jackson’s extraordinary skills, rushing for over 150 yards in each of their first two games.

The Cowboys’ defense proved to be insufficient in stopping the very player that Jones chose not to sign.