Cowboys face Ravens in Brazil in Week 3 matchup
Dallas seeks first win against Baltimore since 2016 in international game as both teams look to avoid early-season patterns.
What to know
- Cowboys seek their first win over Ravens since 2016 and only second in franchise history; Baltimore is 6-1 all-time against Dallas and has won three straight.
- The Ravens' elite run-blocking (79% win rate) faces Dallas's weak run-blocking (66%), creating the NFL's widest offensive-line disparity; Ravens' pass rush reaches 43.8% pressure rate with edge rusher Trey Hendrickson leading.
- Dallas's secondary is depleted without Cobie Durant and P.J. Locke just as they face mobile QB Lamar Jackson for the second straight week; Ravens' fourth-quarter defense in close games is historically vulnerable.
- Both teams enter at 1-1 after home losses and face a critical moment to avoid an early-season pattern of road defeats; the international setting in Rio adds an unconventional element to the matchup.
“This is the pattern the 2026 Dallas Cowboys are looking to avoid for a second straight year, but doing so would take beating the Baltimore Ravens for the first time since 2016 and just second time in franchise history.”
Yahoo Sports · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 24, 12:00 PM
Dak Prescott Cowboys QB
Lamar Jackson Ravens QB
Derrick Henry Ravens RB
Brian Schottenheimer Cowboys head coach
Jesse Minter Ravens head coach (first year)Christian Parker Cowboys defensive coordinator
How it unfolded 6 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles
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Seven statistical matchups highlighted ahead of Rio kickoff
Analysis breaks down Baltimore's rushing advantage, Dallas's efficient passing game, and the third-down battle as key statistical matchups determining the outcome in Brazil.
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first by Yahoo Sports, 23h ago
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Ravens' weaknesses emerge in run defense and fourth-quarter execution
Coverage notes that while Dallas's passing efficiency poses a challenge, Baltimore's run defense and injured secondary offer the Ravens opportunities for explosive plays. The Ravens have historically struggled in fourth quarters of close games.
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Cowboys defensive front identified as key to stopping Ravens offense
Analysis emphasizes Dallas must slow Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry through interior defensive pressure, with the Cowboys' secondary already depleted by injuries to Cobie Durant and P.J. Locke. The Ravens' interior offensive line features new starters that Dallas may be able to exploit.
“Games are still won and lost at the line of scrimmage, and this is where the Cowboys will need to put together their most complete game of the season.”
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Offensive line matchup emerges as deciding factor
Analysis identifies that Baltimore's Ravens have the best run-blocking win rate (79%) while Dallas ranks 32nd in run-blocking (66%), creating the widest disparity in the league. The Ravens' pass-rush pressure reaches 43.8% on opposing dropbacks, fifth-highest in the NFL, with edge rusher Trey Hendrickson leading with 10 pressures through two games.
“Baltimore can create pressure without dominating every individual matchup…”
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Analysis identifies Cowboys' run game as critical test against Ravens
Coverage highlights that the 2026 Cowboys are repeating a problematic pattern: division losses on the road, home wins, then road defeats. The Ravens have beaten Dallas in their last three meetings and are 6-1 all-time against the Cowboys. The game marks Dallas's first trip to face Baltimore since 2016.
“Lose to a division rival on the road, beat one at home, get exposed in week three.”
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Cowboys and Ravens set for Week 3 matchup in Brazil
The NFL schedules Dallas vs. Baltimore as an international game in Rio de Janeiro for Week 3, with both teams carrying 1-1 records after recent home losses.
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