Ravens win overtime in Brazil after Cowboys' touchback decision
In an NFL game played in Rio de Janeiro, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys in overtime when a 56-yard field goal followed a Cowboys touchback that gave the Ravens possession.
The NFL’s first regular-season game in Brazil went to overtime after the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens were tied 31-31. With the clock expired in regulation, the Cowboys elected to take a touchback, placing the ball at the 35-yard line. The decision left the Ravens with enough time to run a play that set up kicker Tyler Loop for a 56-yard field goal, which he converted to win the game.
The outcome marked the Ravens’ first victory in the historic Rio de Janeiro matchup, while the Cowboys finished the contest with a loss after the overtime decision.
"We’re proud of the effort our team showed in Brazil and look forward to building on this experience," a Cowboys spokesperson said.
The game was part of the NFL’s international series and was broadcast to audiences in both the United States and Brazil.