A Tight Finish in Rio
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in a high-scoring affair held at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. With a crowd of 72,792 in attendance, the visiting Ravens proved resilient, overcoming a mid-game deficit to claim the victory.
The decisive moment came in the fourth quarter when Tyler Loop connected on a 56-yard field goal, giving Baltimore the final lead and securing the win. The result improved Baltimore’s record to 2-1, while Dallas fell to 1-2 on the season.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
The game saw lead changes in every period. Dallas took an early 10-0 lead in the first quarter, highlighted by a Javonte Williams rushing touchdown. However, Derrick Henry responded with a 4-yard run to cut the deficit.
In the second quarter, Henry added another rushing touchdown, and Tyler Loop kicked a 27-yard field goal to put the Ravens up 17-10 at halftime. Dallas trimmed the gap with a Brandon Aubrey field goal to make it 17-13 before the break.
The third quarter brought the first lead change of the half. Lamar Jackson found Chris Moore for a 4-yard touchdown pass, extending the Baltimore lead to 24-13. Dallas struck back with a touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to Jake Ferguson, followed by a two-point conversion, narrowing the score to 24-21.
