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Ravens Edge Cowboys in Brazil as Derrick Henry Climbs All-Time Rushing Lists
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Game Summary
On September 27, 2026, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in a dramatic finish at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium. The game was decided by a 56-yard field goal from rookie kicker Tyler Loop with one second remaining after Lamar Jackson completed a 27-yard pass to Zay Flowers and called a timeout to set up the kick. The Ravens rallied from an early 10-0 deficit, built a 24-13 lead in the third quarter, and withstood a late Cowboys surge that tied the score at 31-31 before the final field goal.
Background & Context
This contest marked the NFL’s third game in Brazil and the first ever in Rio, following two earlier matches in São Paulo. Concerns about the Maracanã’s playing surface had been raised after weeks of heavy rain, prompting field-director Nick Pappas to note “unprecedented weather” and Ravens head coach Jesse Minter to assure that the league had “plans in place” to mitigate the conditions.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Ravens 34, Cowboys 31.
- Total yards: Ravens 378, Cowboys 415.
- Time of possession: Ravens 29:22, Cowboys 30:38.
- Derrick Henry: 26 carries for 89 yards and two rushing touchdowns; moved past Eric Dickerson for ninth-most career rushing yards (13,319) and ahead of Marcus Allen for third-most career rushing touchdowns.
- Lamar Jackson: 15-of-20 passes for 185 yards, two passing touchdowns, and 50 rushing yards.
- Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott: 25-of-40 passes for 276 yards, one touchdown, 91.2 passer rating; also rushed for 98 yards.
- The Ravens’ defense forced a fumble by Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson in the third quarter and blocked a 59-yard field-goal attempt by Brandon Aubrey.
Verbatim Quotes
- “They've faced some unprecedented weather over the last six weeks or so as far as rainfall goes,” — Nick Pappas, NFL field director
- “I mean, look, it is really in the league's hands, and we have been in contact with them. They have people there (who) feel pretty good about it. Both teams are going to be playing there, and we will be ready to roll,” — Jesse Minter, Ravens head coach
- “Myself, giving up some explosive passes there in the fourth,” — Marlon Humphrey, Ravens cornerback (reflecting on his own performance)
- “The pass rushers are unbelievable, they get after the quarterback a lot and disrupt the pass game a lot. But it’s football. … We gonna have to get out there and do what we supposed to do,” — Lamar Jackson, Ravens quarterback (quoted by a reporter)
What’s Next
The Ravens return home to host the winless Tennessee Titans in Week 4, while the Cowboys travel to Houston to face the Texans, who sit at 0-3. Both teams will look to adjust after the high-stakes showdown in Brazil as the season progresses.