Ravens beat Cowboys and Raiders maintain undefeated start
- The Baltimore Ravens secured a 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in a high-stakes finish at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium, highlighting a Sunday of NFL action defined...
- The matchup in Brazil concluded with a decisive 56-yard field goal by Baltimore kicker Tyler Loop.
- Jackson completed a pass to Zay Flowers to advance the ball to the Dallas 38-yard line.
The Baltimore Ravens secured a 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in a high-stakes finish at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium, highlighting a Sunday of NFL action defined by late-game drama and emerging league power dynamics. While Baltimore climbed to a 2-1 record, other teams faced contrasting fortunes, with the Las Vegas Raiders maintaining an undefeated start and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers falling into a three-game losing streak exacerbated by a significant injury to quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Ravens Edge Cowboys in Maracanã Thriller
The matchup in Brazil concluded with a decisive 56-yard field goal by Baltimore kicker Tyler Loop. The Ravens had regained the lead with 90 seconds remaining when Lamar Jackson, who finished with 186 passing yards and two touchdowns, connected with Matthew Hibner for a score to make it 31-28. The Cowboys, led by Dak Prescott’s 276 passing yards and one touchdown, responded with a drive to the Baltimore 5-yard line but were forced to settle for a game-tying field goal with seven seconds left.
A critical final sequence followed the kickoff. Jackson completed a pass to Zay Flowers to advance the ball to the Dallas 38-yard line. Despite the clock appearing to expire, officials confirmed one second remained, allowing Baltimore to call a timeout and set up Loop’s successful attempt. The result leaves the Cowboys at 1-2 for the season.
Raiders Remain Undefeated as Saints Struggle
The Las Vegas Raiders extended their winning streak to three games with a 35-27 victory over the New Orleans Saints. The game was marked by a collapse in ball security for the Saints, who committed turnovers on each of their final four possessions, including three fumbles and one interception.
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins recorded 248 passing yards and three touchdowns, frequently targeting tight end Brock Bowers, who finished with 10 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown. New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough threw for 255 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the loss, dropping the Saints to a 1-2 record.
Buccaneers Crisis Deepens Following Mayfield Injury
Tampa Bay’s 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings marked the team’s third defeat to start the season. The loss was compounded by an injury to Baker Mayfield, who suffered an injury to his throwing hand while throwing an interception late in the game. Before his exit, Mayfield had accumulated 217 passing yards and one touchdown.
Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels replaced Mayfield for the final series. Tasked with leading a touchdown drive to tie the game, Daniels attempted three deep passes, the final of which was intercepted to end the contest. Minnesota quarterback Kyler Murray finished the day with 168 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception, moving the Vikings to an undefeated 3-0 start.
49ers Hold Off Cardinals Rally
The San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-0 after a 36-30 win against the Arizona Cardinals. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 297 yards and four touchdowns, with tight end George Kittle catching two of those scoring passes. Arizona’s Jacoby Brissett recorded 280 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown.
The Cardinals trailed 23-6 in the third quarter before mounting a comeback attempt. They narrowed the deficit to six points with a field goal 34 seconds before the final whistle, but the ensuing onside kick attempt was recovered by San Francisco. The Cardinals now hold a 1-2 record.
Bills Overcome Early Turnovers Against Chargers
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 24-16 despite a difficult start characterized by ball security issues. Three of Buffalo’s first four drives ended in turnovers, including a fumble by James Cook and two interceptions by quarterback Josh Allen, who finished with 204 passing yards.
The Chargers capitalized on these early mistakes to establish a 10-0 lead. Buffalo managed to equalize the score by halftime, and the Chargers briefly regained the lead with a field goal after the break before the Bills ultimately secured the win.