Loop's 56-Yard Kick Lifts Ravens Past Cowboys in Rio

A Dramatic Finish in Rio De Janeiro

The Baltimore Ravens secured a narrow 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 27, 2026, thanks to a long-range field goal as time expired. The game, played at Maracanã Stadium before an attendance of 72,792 fans, featured intense back-and-forth scoring that kept the outcome in doubt until the final seconds.

Early Exchange and Second-Half Momentum

Dallas struck first when Brandon Aubrey connected on a 28-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead. Baltimore responded quickly with two touchdowns. Javonte Williams rumbled for a 2-yard touchdown run, followed by Tyler Loop’s extra point, giving the Ravens a 7-3 advantage. Derrick Henry then powered in from 4 yards out, extending the lead to 10-7 heading into the second quarter.

The Ravens increased their margin in the second period as Henry scored again on a 3-yard run, making it 14-10. Loop added a 27-yard field goal to push the score to 17-10 before halftime. Dallas managed only a 38-yard Aubrey field goal to end the half, trailing 17-13.

Third Quarter Adjustments

Baltimore reasserted control in the third quarter when Lamar Jackson found Chris Moore on a 4-yard pass for a touchdown, widening the gap to 24-13. The Cowboys’ offense sparked back with precision from Dak Prescott, who connected with Jake Ferguson on a 19-yard touchdown pass. Dallas successfully executed a two-point conversion pass to CeeDee Lamb, cutting the deficit to 24-21.

Fourth Quarter Thriller

The fourth quarter saw both teams trade scoring drives. KaVontae Turpin provided a spark for Dallas with a 9-yard rushing touchdown and Aubrey’s kick, bringing the Cowboys within three points at 28-24. Baltimore answered decisively as Jackson threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Hibner, restoring a seven-point lead at 31-28.

With seconds remaining, Aubrey tied the game with a 23-yard field goal, forcing the contest to its final moments. However, Loop stepped up for Baltimore, drilling a 56-yard field goal to win the game 34-31.

Key Performances

Lamar Jackson was efficient for the Ravens, completing 15 of 20 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Derrick Henry led the ground attack with 26 carries for 89 yards and two scores. Zay Flowers contributed significantly in the air with five receptions for 84 yards.

For Dallas, Dak Prescott threw for 276 yards on 25-of-40 passing with one touchdown. Javonte Williams rushed 19 times for 98 yards and a score, while CeeDee Lamb caught seven passes for 112 yards.

The loss drops the Cowboys to 1-2, while the Ravens improve to 2-1 on the season.

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