Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy faced criticism after a failed fake punt call during the game against the Atlanta Falcons. Special teams coordinator John Fassel clarified that the decision originated from him, taking responsibility for the execution failure that led to a pivotal moment in the game.

The Cowboys, trailing at the time, were unable to recover after the Falcons capitalized on the short field position, ultimately leading to their third consecutive loss. McCarthy reflected on the decision-making process and the matchup that influenced the call.