The Cowboys‘ Week 2 slip-ups could come back to bite them in Week 3 if they’re not careful—especially after Tom Brady put it all on blast during the broadcast. Not everyone agreed with him, but it got people talking. And now, a former defensive lineman threw in his two cents, sending a subtle warning to Jerry Jones’ Cowboys ahead of their clash against the Ravens.

Speaking on UnSportsManLike on September 21st, ex-Cowboy Chris Canty couldn’t help but predict the worst for his former team. He said, “I think the Cowboys can find themselves in a really tough spot after this weekend, considering what they got on the dock and moving forward.” Canty was pretty blunt, laying out that America’s Team might be in for a tough run of games. And it all starts this Sunday against Baltimore.

And you’d probably side with him after hearing the stats he dropped. “Lamar Jackson is 20-1 against the NFC in his career.” Well, Canty missed it by a bit—it’s actually 20-3—but that’s still outrageous! An 87% win rate? He’s practically mocking the NFC. Not just that, the reigning MVP averages 28 points per game, 276 total yards per game, 41 total TDs to 8 INTs, and a 98.2 passer rating against NFC opponents. Those are some scary numbers.

Now, talking about the Cowboys vs. Ravens, Canty didn’t hold back: “Baltimore Ravens run the football, Cowboys have problems stopping the run.” And here’s where it gets dicey for Dallas. You saw what happened last week—they couldn’t stop a nosebleed on the ground. Now they’ve got to deal with Lamar Jackson and a bruising backfield? That’s a nightmare.

Lamar isn’t just any QB; he’s the best running quarterback in the league. The guy’s like a cheat code when he takes off. Averaging 8 yards a carry? That’s straight out of Madden! Oh, and as if that’s not enough, the Ravens added Derrick Henry. Yep, that Derrick Henry, the one Dallas passed on in free agency. How do you think the Cowboys feel about seeing him barreling down at them on Sunday?

And let’s not forget the Cowboys’ injuries on defense. With Mazi Smith’s back issues and Jordan Phillips out, they’re paper-thin on the defensive line. Not exactly ideal when you’re facing a Ravens team putting up 168 rushing yards per game.

And if that wasn’t bad enough, the weaknesses in the O-line were glaring against the Saints, too. One of those loose links? Well, Tom Brady highlighted it during his commentary. But Dak Prescott’s having none of it.

Dak Prescott snaps back at Tom Brady’s criticism of Jalen Brooks

You probably saw it, right? Jalen Brooks slipped on his route, and Dak Prescott’s pass got picked. And when Brady was asked if he would’ve thrown back to Brooks, he didn’t hold back: “Not today… I just can’t count on him staying on his feet.” Ouch, classic Brady. But hey, when you’ve got seven rings, people listen. Not everyone has to agree with him, though.

Dak? He wasn’t having it. The league’s highest-paid QB responded in the best way possible—by throwing right back to Brooks on the very next play. And guess what? It worked. A solid 10-yard catch, making a statement. It was almost like Prescott was sending Brady a message, saying, “I trust my guys.” You’ve got to respect that level of leadership, right?

When asked about the play, Prescott explained, “Just keep the guy’s head up… We’re going to need him.” He talked about the reality of football: it’s not about turning your back on a guy after one mistake. “It’s the ultimate team game,” Prescott said, and it’s true. Football is all about bouncing back.

And Brooks is still building his confidence. Sure, 28 receiving yards on two catches this season haven’t exactly lit up the stat sheet. But maybe that’s why Dak’s sticking by him. The kid’s putting in the work, and Prescott knows that trust is built over time. Besides, with the Ravens coming up, every weapon counts. Although, it’d be interesting to see if Brooks would gear up this Sunday.