Ravens face Cowboys at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro this Sunday
- The Baltimore Ravens face the Dallas Cowboys at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this Sunday, marking the NFL’s first regular-season game in the country's second-largest city.
- Quarterback Lamar Jackson noted after that defeat that the outcome left a bad taste in our mouths according to reporting from PressBox.
- Dallas enters the Maracanã matchup after defeating the Washington Commanders following a Week 1 loss to the New York Giants.
The Baltimore Ravens face the Dallas Cowboys at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this Sunday, marking the NFL’s first regular-season game in the country’s second-largest city. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET, shifting from the Friday Week 1 slots used for the league’s previous two matchups in São Paulo. Both teams enter the international fixture with matching 1-1 records, looking to rebound from early-season struggles and establish momentum in unfamiliar territory.
Ravens Seek Stability Amid Injuries and Late-Game Struggles
Quarterback Lamar Jackson noted after that defeat that the outcome left a bad taste in our mouths
according to reporting from PressBox. The setback marked the Ravens’ 15th loss after holding a double-digit lead since 2019, the highest total in the NFL over that span. Head coach Jesse Minter faces mounting pressure to address the team’s inability to close out games under the guidance of the new coaching staff. Offensively, coordinator Declan Doyle faces personnel challenges heading into Sunday. Wide receiver Zay Flowers is unlikely to play due to a hamstring injury, and tackle Ronnie Stanley missed practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday with a toe injury, as reported by PressBox. In Flowers’ absence last week, wideout Rashod Bateman stepped up with seven catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. I’m just trying to do whatever this team needs,
Bateman said regarding his expanded role. Doyle may lean heavily on the running game and running back Derrick Henry to control the clock and protect a depleted roster.
Cowboys Manage Defensive Shortages Against Baltimore's Offense
Dallas enters the Maracanã matchup after defeating the Washington Commanders following a Week 1 loss to the New York Giants. The Cowboys’ defense has surrendered 347 rushing yards across the first two games of the season, ranking 30th in the NFL. Compounding those defensive concerns, the team will play without several key starters on Sunday. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, cornerback Cobie Durant, and safeties Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke have all been ruled out due to injuries. Despite the defensive setbacks, Dallas features an explosive passing attack led by quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Lamb is coming off an eight-catch, 153-yard, two-touchdown performance against Washington. The Ravens’ secondary, which struggled to tackle in space against the Saints, will face a significant test trying to contain Lamb and wideout George Pickens on the international stage.
