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Ravens Edge Cowboys 34-31 in Rio Showdown

Baltimore’s Derrick Henry powered the offense, while Tyler Loop’s late field goal secured the win over Dallas in a high-scoring clash at Maracanã Stadium.

Mateo Teague

September 29, 20262 min read

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September 27, 2026

Late Kick Seals Victory

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in a high-scoring affair at Maracanã Stadium in Rio De Janeiro. The decisive moment came in the final minutes when Tyler Loop kicked a 56-yard field goal to give Baltimore the lead for good.

The game featured a strong performance from the Ravens' rushing attack, particularly Derrick Henry, who scored twice, and a steady passing game from Lamar Jackson.

First Half Lead

The Cowboys took an early lead in the first quarter, with Brandon Aubrey connecting on a 28-yard field goal and Javonte Williams scoring on a two-yard rush. The Ravens responded in the same quarter with a four-yard touchdown run by Derrick Henry, followed by a successful kick by Tyler Loop. Entering the second quarter, Dallas led 10-7.

The Ravens extended their lead in the second period when Henry added another rushing touchdown on a three-yard carry. Loop followed with a 27-yard field goal, while Aubrey responded with a 38-yard field goal. The Ravens led 17-13 at halftime.

Third Quarter Momentum

In the third quarter, the Ravens increased their advantage. Lamar Jackson found Chris Moore for a four-yard touchdown pass, with Loop adding the extra point. The Cowboys cut into the deficit with a 19-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to Jake Ferguson. Dallas completed the drive with a two-point conversion, passed by Prescott to CeeDee Lamb, making the score 24-21 in favor of Baltimore.

Final Stretch and Records

The fourth quarter brought back-and-forth action. KaVontae Turpin scored on a nine-yard rushing play for Dallas, followed by a successful kick by Aubrey. Jackson then connected with Matthew Hibner for a two-yard touchdown pass, with Loop adding the extra point.

Aubrey tied the game at 31-31 with a 23-yard field goal. Loop’s 56-yard kick in the final minutes proved decisive. After the game, the Ravens improved to 2-1, while the Cowboys fell to 1-2.

Attendance was 72,792.

Key Performances

Lamar Jackson completed 15 of 20 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Derrick Henry rushed for 89 yards and two scores on 26 carries. Zay Flowers caught five passes for 84 yards.

For Dallas, Dak Prescott passed for 276 yards and a touchdown on 25 of 40 attempts. Javonte Williams rushed for 98 yards and a score on 19 carries. CeeDee Lamb recorded seven receptions for 112 yards.

Sources

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Mateo Teague covers The Colony high school and area college sports.

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