Players criticize Maracanã field after NFL game in Rio

Field survived Ravens-Cowboys, for the most part

NBC Sports • 28 sept. 21h22

Players noted the playing surface at Maracanã Stadium deteriorated during the NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens, prompting concerns about field quality despite no injuries.

NFL says Maracanã Stadium field passed required tests before Cowboys-Ravens kickoff

sports.yahoo.com • 26 sept. 22h55

The playing surface at Brazil's Maracanã Stadium passed required tests after NFLPA concerns, clearing the way for the upcoming Baltimore Ravens-Dallas Cowboys matchup.

Close-up images of field at Maracanã Stadium, a day before Ravens-Cowboys

NBC Sports • 26 sept. 22h18

The Baltimore Ravens will face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium, with league officials saying the playing surface is acceptable despite visible synthetic patches.

NFL says field in Brazil is good to go for Ravens-Cowboys on Sunday

NBC Sports • 26 sept. 15h01

NFL officials said the playing surface at Rio's Maracanã Stadium meets safety standards after an inspection with independent experts and the NFL Players Association.

JC Tretter: Field condition in Brazil "reinforces" NFLPA concerns about international games

NBC Sports • 25 sept. 19h18

NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter said the grass field in Rio de Janeiro poses traction and stability issues, highlighting broader worries about international game standards.

NFLPA sounds alarm on Brazil field conditions before Cowboys vs. Ravens

USA Today • 25 sept. 19h02

The NFL Players Association warned that the playing surface at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium may not meet safety and performance standards for the upcoming international matchup, prompting the league to take remedial actions.

Work continues on field for Ravens-Cowboys

nbcsports.com • 25 sept. 14h42

The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys will play at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium on Sunday, with officials working to reinforce the grass field after reports of its condition.

NFL intends to proceed with Ravens-Cowboys in Brazil, but field will look bad on TV

NBC Sports • 22 sept. 16h55

The league intends to stage the Ravens versus Cowboys matchup at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, acknowledging that the playing surface may appear poor on television.