
The Baltimore Ravens pulled off a dramatic 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, winning on a last-second 56-yard field goal from rookie kicker Tyler Loop. In a thrilling international matchup at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Baltimore made the plays when it mattered most to escape with a crucial win.
The victory moves the Ravens to 2-1 on the season, while Dallas falls to 1-2 after a heartbreaking finish.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson came through when Baltimore needed him most. With the game tied at 31 and just seconds remaining, Jackson connected with wide receiver Zay Flowers on a big completion to move the Ravens into field-goal range.
That set up Loop, who drilled the 56-yard kick as time expired to send Baltimore home with the victory.
Jackson also delivered a clutch touchdown late in the fourth quarter, finding rookie tight end Matt Hibner for a go-ahead score with less than two minutes remaining. The touchdown appeared to put the Ravens in control, but Dallas answered with a drive of its own to tie the game.
Running back Derrick Henry played a major role in Baltimore’s offensive success. Henry rushed for 89 yards and scored twice, giving the Ravens a physical presence on the ground.
Jackson added 50 rushing yards, while Justice Hill contributed 33. The Ravens leaned on their running game to move the chains and keep the Dallas defense under pressure.
Henry also made history, setting a Ravens franchise record for career rushing touchdowns. His performance helped Baltimore build a lead that reached 11 points late in the third quarter.
Baltimore’s defense delivered one of the biggest moments of the afternoon when safety Keondre Jackson blocked a 59-yard field-goal attempt by Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey.
The Ravens capitalized on the blocked kick with a touchdown drive, extending their lead and shifting momentum in their favor.
Dallas refused to back down, however, scoring 15 unanswered points to tie the game at 31. The Cowboys had a chance to take the lead late, but Baltimore came up with a crucial goal-line stop before Aubrey’s field goal forced the Ravens to answer.
The Ravens showed resilience in a back-and-forth contest that came down to the final kick. After letting a double-digit lead slip away, Baltimore responded with a clutch drive and a game-winning field goal.
The victory gives the Ravens momentum heading into Week 4, when they return home to face the Tennessee Titans. Baltimore will look to build on Sunday’s dramatic finish as it continues its push through the 2026 season.
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