Loop’s 56-Yard Kick Lifts Ravens Past Cowboys 34-31 in Rio

Decisive Finish

The Baltimore Ravens secured a narrow 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys thanks to a 56-yard field goal by Tyler Loop as time expired at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The win improves the Ravens’ record to 2-1, while the Cowboys drop to 1-2 despite a spirited effort at home.

First Half Scoring

Dallas struck first when Brandon Aubrey drilled a 28-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead in the opening period. Baltimore responded immediately with a touchdown run by Javonte Williams from two yards out, followed by a kick from Loop, giving the Ravens a 7-3 advantage.

The Cowboys reclaimed the lead before the end of the first quarter when Derrick Henry rumbled in from four yards out, making it 10-7.

Baltimore retook control in the second period as Henry scored again from three yards out, extending the lead to 14-10. Loop added a 27-yard field goal before halftime to push the margin to 17-10. Dallas managed only an Aubrey 38-yard field goal late in the half, ending the first half with Baltimore leading 17-13.

Third Quarter Exchange

The third quarter saw Lamar Jackson connect with Chris Moore on a four-yard pass, increasing the Ravens’ lead to 24-13. Dallas answered with a complex scoring drive that included a 19-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to Jake Ferguson. The Cowboys successfully converted a two-point pass from Prescott to CeeDee Lamb, narrowing the gap to 24-21.

Fourth Quarter Drama

KaVontae Turpin provided a spark for Dallas with a nine-yard rushing touchdown and an Aubrey kick, tying the game at 21-all before the Ravens’ score. However, Jackson found Matthew Hibner on a two-yard pass to restore Baltimore’s lead at 31-28. The Cowboys tied the game again late in the fourth quarter with Aubrey’s 23-yard field goal, making it 31-31.

With the clock winding down, Loop stepped up for Baltimore, sinking the game-winning 56-yard field goal to secure the 34-31 win. Jackson completed 15 of 20 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Henry carried the ball 26 times for 89 yards and two scores.

For Dallas, Prescott went 25-of-40 for 276 yards and one touchdown, while Williams rushed 19 times for 98 yards and a score. Lamb caught seven passes for 112 yards.

The final attendance was recorded at 72,792.

Sources

ESPN