Ravens Rally Past Cowboys 34-31 in Brazil on Tyler Loop’s 56-Yard Walk Off Field Goal

Lamar Jackson Sets Up Unlikely Game-Winner

Baltimore wins a wild back-and-forth thriller in Rio as Lamar Jackson and Tyler Loop deliver a stunning seven-second finish. The Baltimore Ravens found a way to win one of the wildest games in franchise history Sunday, and they needed just seven seconds to do it.

Lamar Jackson used his powerful right arm and quick thinking to set up rookie kicker Tyler Loop for a 56-yard walk off field goal, lifting the Ravens to a thrilling 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL’s Week 3 game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

With only seven seconds remaining, Jackson completed a 27-yard pass to Zay Flowers and immediately recognized that Baltimore needed to stop the clock. He alertly called timeout with one second left, giving Loop an opportunity to win the game which he delivered.

His 56-yard kick sailed through the uprights at Maracanã Stadium, sending the Ravens rushing onto the field to mob their rookie kicker as Baltimore celebrated an unforgettable victory in front of an announced crowd of 72,792.

The game marked the NFL’s third contest in Brazil and its first in Rio de Janeiro, and the teams provided an entertaining showcase filled with momentum swings, explosive plays and a dramatic finish.

Cowboys Nearly Steal It at the Goal Line

For a moment, it appeared Dallas had positioned itself to win the game in regulation. With 23 seconds remaining, Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins was flagged for pass interference after his arms became tangled with CeeDee Lamb, giving the Cowboys the ball at the Baltimore 2-yard line.

Dallas could not punch it into the end zone, however. An incomplete pass was followed by a false-start penalty that pushed the Cowboys back to the 7-yard line. The Cowboys settled for Brandon Aubrey’s 23-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining, tying the game at 31 and seemingly setting the stage for overtime.

Instead, Jackson and the Ravens produced one of the most improbable finishes in team history. Jackson took the snap, found Flowers for 27 yards and quickly called timeout. That gave Loop the chance to attempt the longest field goal of his young career. He didn’t miss.

Derrick Henry Powers Baltimore

Baltimore’s offense was fueled throughout the afternoon by Derrick Henry, who rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Henry also reached another milestone early in the second quarter when his 5-yard touchdown run moved him into ninth place on the NFL’s all time rushing list. He passed Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, who finished his career with 13,259 rushing yards.

Henry entered the game with a chance to continue climbing the list throughout the season. If he maintains his current pace, he could also move past Jerome Bettis, LaDainian Tomlinson and Curtis Martin. Henry’s production helped Baltimore recover from a difficult opening stretch. The Ravens scored 17 consecutive points to take a 17-13 advantage into halftime.

Ravens Take Control Before Dallas Responds

Baltimore appeared to have control after the Ravens’ defense produced two pivotal plays in the third quarter. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott connected with Jake Ferguson on a shovel pass, but Ferguson fumbled, giving Baltimore possession. The Cowboys later attempted a 59-yard field goal by Aubrey, but Keondre Jackson blocked the kick, allowing the Ravens to retain their 17-13 lead and take over near midfield. Baltimore quickly capitalized.

Jackson found Chris Moore for a 4-yard touchdown four plays later, extending the Ravens’ advantage to 24-13. Dallas, however, refused to go away. Ferguson bounced back from his fumble when Prescott found him for a 19-yard touchdown. The Cowboys then converted a two-point try on a terrific catch by Lamb, cutting Baltimore’s lead to 24-21.

The Ravens appeared poised to extend their advantage again when they reached the Dallas goal line, but rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham sliced through the offensive line and stopped Henry for no gain on fourth-and-inches. The goal line stand kept Dallas alive.

Cowboys Rally Behind Dak Prescott

Dallas took advantage of the momentum and marched 96 yards for another touchdown. The drive included a 49-yard completion to Lamb and ended when KaVontae Turpin scored on a 9-yard touchdown run with just under 10 minutes remaining, putting the Cowboys ahead 28-24.

Baltimore answered with a crucial touchdown of its own. Jackson found rookie tight end Matt Hibner for a 2-yard touchdown with 1:30 remaining, giving the Ravens a 31-28 lead. That left Prescott and the Cowboys enough time to mount one final drive. Dallas moved into position, and Aubrey’s 23-yard field goal with seven seconds left tied the game at 31. Then came Jackson’s remarkable response.

Tyler Loop Delivers the Final Blow

Rather than allowing the game to go to overtime, Jackson gave Baltimore one final opportunity with a perfectly placed throw to Flowers. The 27-yard completion moved the Ravens into long-field-goal range. Jackson immediately called timeout with one second remaining.

Loop then stepped onto the field for a 56-yard attempt. The rookie kicker split the uprights, ending a frantic back-and-forth game and giving Baltimore a 34-31 victory. The Ravens improved to 2-1, while Dallas dropped to 1-2.

For Baltimore, the victory was defined by Henry’s power, Jackson’s arm and instincts, a defense that made several critical plays and a rookie kicker who delivered when the game came down to one final swing.

For the NFL, its first game in Rio de Janeiro produced exactly the kind of dramatic finish the league hoped for a 72,792-person crowd at Maracanã witnessing a game that wasn’t decided until the final second.