A Tight Finish in Rio
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in a high-scoring contest held at Maracanã Stadium in Rio De Janeiro on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The game featured a back-and-forth scoring sequence that kept the margin within one possession until the final minutes.
With a crowd of 72,792 in attendance, the visitors ultimately secured the victory, improving their record to 2-1, while the home Cowboys dropped to 1-2.
Early Momentum and Mid-Game Swings
Dallas opened the scoring with a 28-yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey, but Baltimore answered quickly. Derrick Henry established his early presence with a 4-yard rushing touchdown, and Javonte Williams added a 2-yard run for the Cowboys to close the first quarter with Dallas leading 10-7. The second quarter saw both teams trade blows.
Henry added another 3-yard touchdown run to extend the Ravens' lead, followed by a 27-yard field goal from Tyler Loop. Dallas responded with a 38-yard kick by Aubrey, leaving the Ravens up 17-13 at the half.
Fourth-Quarter Drama
The third quarter produced the game's largest swing. Lamar Jackson connected with Chris Moore for a 4-yard touchdown, but Dak Prescott countered with a 19-yard pass to Jake Ferguson, followed by a two-point conversion to CeeDee Lamb, cutting the deficit to 24-21. The fourth quarter was defined by sustained drives.
KaVontae Turpin rushed for a 9-yard touchdown to give Dallas a 28-24 lead. Jackson then found Matthew Hibner for a 2-yard score, tying the game at 31-31. Aubrey kicked a 23-yard field goal to retake the lead, setting the stage for the final play.
Stat Lines and Records
Lamar Jackson completed 15 of 20 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Derrick Henry carried the ball 26 times for 89 yards and two scores, while Zay Flowers caught five passes for 84 yards. For Dallas, Dak Prescott passed for 276 yards and one touchdown on 25-of-40 attempts.
Javonte Williams rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown, and CeeDee Lamb hauled in seven passes for 112 yards. The decisive moment came when Tyler Loop successfully kicked a 56-yard field goal, giving Baltimore the 34-31 final margin.
Sources
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