With Flamengo stars at Maracanã, Ravens beat Cowboys in Rio thriller | OneFootball

Some Flamengo players were in attendance at the game

With plenty of drama and on the final play. That’s how the Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in a matchup decided in the final second. In addition, the game featured three lead changes and ended with a decisive 57-yard field goal this Sunday (27) at the Maracanã, as part of the NFL in Rio.

In total, 72,792 fans were at the Sacred Temple of football, a crowd size worthy of a Flamengo game. The matchup even surpassed this year’s record attendance, set in the Libertadores clash between Mengão and Cruzeiro, which drew 72,481. Representing the Most Beloved, names such as Saúl, Léo Ortiz, Emerson Royal and Jorginho were at the stadium. The latter also posted photos and videos with Neymar, of Santos.

THE GAME

Derrick Henry scored two rushing touchdowns for the Ravens. However, Tyler Loop decided the game on the final play. The kicker made a 57-yard attempt as time expired and sealed Baltimore’s victory.

MARACANÃ HAD A SPECIAL NIGHT WITH THE NFL

Even before kickoff, the fans created a different atmosphere in the stadium. The crowd took an active part in the game and reacted to every big play by the Ravens and Cowboys. In addition, the Brazilian national anthem was one of the special moments of the night.

Fans sang together in the stands, while Dak Prescott, quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, showed emotion during the performance. The game also featured a halftime show and plenty of activity in the stands. On the field, however, the two teams delivered a balanced matchup full of twists and turns.

RAVENS WIN IT ON THE FINAL PLAY

The Cowboys entered the final minutes with the lead on the scoreboard. However, Baltimore responded and once again changed the course of the game. When it seemed the Ravens were on their way to victory, Dallas found room to tie it.

With only seven seconds remaining, the Cowboys made a field goal and tied the score at 31-31. As a result, the game appeared headed to overtime. Baltimore, however, still had one last opportunity. Lamar Jackson completed an important pass and helped the Ravens move down the field. Shortly after, Tyler Loop was given the responsibility for the decisive kick.

The kicker did not miss. Loop nailed the 57-yard field goal and secured the Ravens’ victory in the final second. Therefore, Baltimore left the Maracanã with a historic win in the first NFL game played in Rio de Janeiro.

BRAZIL HAS NOW HOSTED THREE NFL GAMES

Although it was the NFL’s debut in Rio de Janeiro, the game between the Ravens and Cowboys marked only the third league game held in Brazil. São Paulo hosted the first two matchups. In 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Green Bay Packers in the first NFL game on Brazilian soil.

Then in 2025, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in another matchup held in the capital of São Paulo state. Now, Rio de Janeiro has officially entered the league’s calendar with a game that ended in historic fashion at the Maracanã.

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