The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 on Sunday at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, winning a back-and-forth Week 3 matchup that came down to the final seconds.
The Ravens entered the game at 1-1 after opening the season with a win over the Indianapolis Colts before falling to the New Orleans Saints. Dallas also entered 1-1, making the international matchup important for both teams early in the season.
Baltimore took a 17-13 lead into halftime before the Cowboys battled back in the second half. Dallas eventually moved ahead, but the Ravens responded with another touchdown to regain the lead late in the fourth quarter.
The Cowboys tied the game at 31-31 with a 23-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey with 10 seconds remaining. Baltimore then quickly moved into position, with Lamar Jackson completing a 26-yard pass to Zay Flowers to set up Tyler Loop for the winning 57-yard field goal with one second left.
Jackson finished the game with 185 passing yards and two touchdowns while adding 50 yards on the ground. Derrick Henry provided two rushing touchdowns and finished with 89 yards on 26 carries.
Flowers led Baltimore's receiving attack with five catches for 83 yards, including the late reception that helped set up the winning kick.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 276 yards and a touchdown, while CeeDee Lamb caught seven passes for 112 yards. Running back Javonte Williams added 98 rushing yards and a touchdown.
The victory moved Baltimore to 2-1 on the season, while Dallas dropped to 1-2. The game also marked the NFL's first game in Rio de Janeiro as part of the league's international series.
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