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Ravens Edge Cowboys with 56-Yard Walk-Off in Rio
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Final Play Drama in Rio
On September 27, 2026, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With seven seconds remaining, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completed a 27-yard pass to Zay Flowers and immediately called a timeout with one second left on the clock. Kicker Tyler Loop then converted a 56-yard field goal as time expired, securing the win. The game marked the NFL’s third contest in Brazil and the first ever in Rio.
Background & Context
The matchup was the inaugural NFL game in Rio and the third NFL-hosted event in Brazil, following two previous games in São Paulo. An announced crowd of 72,792 watched a back-and-forth battle that featured multiple lead changes in the final two minutes. Both teams entered the contest with early-season records of 2-1 (Ravens) and 1-2 (Cowboys).
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Ravens 34, Cowboys 31.
- Ravens: 378 total yards (186 passing, 192 rushing). Lamar Jackson finished 15-of-20 for 186 yards, two touchdowns, and 50 rushing yards. Derrick Henry rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Matt Hibner caught a 2-yard touchdown pass.
- Cowboys: 415 total yards (276 passing, 148 rushing). Dak Prescott completed 25-of-40 for 276 yards and one touchdown. CeeDee Lamb recorded 112 receiving yards; George Pickens added 82 yards. Javonte Williams rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown.
- The decisive field goal was Loop’s longest of the season, one yard shy of his career-best 57-yard kick made in Week 1.
- Time of possession was nearly even, with Dallas holding the ball 30:38 and Baltimore 29:22.
Official Statements & Responses
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter praised the defensive effort that limited Dallas to a field goal after a goal-line drive, noting the “major credit” to his unit for holding the Cowboys to three points in the final moments. He also highlighted the “unbelievable play” by Jackson and Flowers that set up Loop’s kick.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed frustration with the long travel, stating the team was “hurting” after the loss and emphasizing the difficulty of the trip back from Rio.
Both coaches acknowledged the significance of the game’s timing, with Minter noting the team’s readiness for “those moments” and Schottenheimer lamenting the missed opportunity despite a late rally.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Everyone was on the same timing,” — Lamar Jackson “Everyone was on the same timing,” — Lamar Jackson
What’s Next
The Ravens return to the United States for a home game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium later this month. The Cowboys travel to Houston to face the Texans the following Sunday. Both teams will look to build on the momentum—or address the shortcomings—displayed in Rio.