Deciding Moments in Rio
The Baltimore Ravens traveled to Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro and defeated the host Dallas Cowboys 34-31 on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The decisive moment came in the fourth quarter when kicker Tyler Loop connected on a 56-yard field goal to put the visitors ahead for good.
The game featured a high-scoring affair with 65 total points, drawing a crowd of 72,792 fans to the venue. This victory improved the Ravens' record to 2-1 while dropping the Cowboys to 1-2 on the season.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
The Cowboys took an early lead in the first quarter, scoring 10 points to Baltimore's 7. Brandon Aubrey opened the scoring with a 28-yard field goal, followed by a 2-yard rushing touchdown for Javonte Williams. Derrick Henry answered for Baltimore with a 4-yard run.
The second quarter saw the Ravens extend their lead to 14-10 on another Henry touchdown, though Aubrey cut the deficit with a 38-yard field goal before Loop kicked a 27-yard field goal to give Dallas a 17-13 halftime lead.
In the third quarter, Lamar Jackson found Chris Moore for a 4-yard touchdown, but Dak Prescott connected with Jake Ferguson for a 19-yard score, followed by a two-point conversion to push Dallas ahead 24-21. The fourth quarter was tightly contested, with KaVontae Turpin rushing for a 9-yard touchdown for Dallas, and Matthew Hibner catching a 2-yard pass from Jackson for Baltimore.
