Late Field Goal Wins
Ravens Edge Cowboys 34-31 on Late Field Goal in Rio de Janeiro
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The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in Rio de Janeiro, rallying from an early 10-point deficit. Derrick Henry scored two rushing touchdowns and moved into ninth place on the NFL’s career rushing list. Lamar Jackson connected with Zay Flowers for 27 yards before calling a timeout to set up Tyler Loop’s winning 56-yard field goal with one second remaining; Dallas had a late chance to take the lead but settled for a field goal after a penalty pushed it back from the Ravens’ 2-yard line. The game drew an announced crowd of 72,792 at Maracanã, while concerns about Baltimore’s protection, penalties and special teams remained in focus.
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Baltimore scored 17 unanswered points after falling behind 10-0, taking a 17-13 lead into halftime. The Ravens opened with a punt and a failed fourth-down attempt before scoring on three consecutive possessions.
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Derrick Henry finished the first half with 47 rushing yards on 13 carries; Lamar Jackson added 22 yards on two carries, including a 21-yard run that sparked Baltimore’s first touchdown drive.
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Henry’s two touchdowns brought his season total to six through three games, and he also tied Ray Rice for second in Ravens history with 37 rushing touchdowns.
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Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott completed 11 of 17 passes for 73 yards without a touchdown, while the Cowboys converted just two of six third-down attempts and failed on their only fourth-down try.
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Baltimore special-teams coach Anthony Levine Sr. said the Ravens needed to improve their kick coverage: “We have to make sure that we stay in our lanes ... we have to go out there, and we have to cover kicks.” The article reported Baltimore ranked 29th in opponents’ average field position after kickoffs.
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