A 56-yard field goal by Tyler Loop provided the decisive margin as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 on Sunday at Maracanã Stadium in Rio De Janeiro. The visiting team secured the win in front of a crowd of 72,792, improving their record to 2-1 while the home Cowboys fell to 1-2.
The contest featured back-and-forth scoring, with the final three points coming from extra distance to close out a tight fourth quarter.
First Half Momentum Shifts
The Cowboys established an early lead in the first quarter, with Brandon Aubrey connecting on a 28-yard field goal to make it 3-0. Javonte Williams then rushed for a two-yard touchdown, kicking the score to 10-0 in Dallas's favor. Baltimore responded before the half ended, with Derrick Henry scoring on a four-yard run to narrow the deficit.
The second quarter saw further exchanges, as Henry added another rushing touchdown and Loop converted a 27-yard field goal for the Ravens. Aubrey answered with a 38-yard kick, leaving the Cowboys up 17-13 heading into halftime.
Third Quarter Trade
The third period began with a significant shift in momentum for Baltimore. Lamar Jackson found Chris Moore on a four-yard pass for a touchdown, extending the Ravens' lead to 24-13. The Cowboys fought back late in the third quarter.
Dak Prescott connected with Jake Ferguson on a 19-yard pass, and Prescott completed a two-point conversion pass to CeeDee Lamb, trimming the deficit to 24-21 entering the final stretch.
