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The gist
The Cowboys lost 1-2 in Brazil, falling to the Ravens on a 56-yard walk-off field goal.
Dallas now faces mounting safety injuries and a run game that gained 66 yards.
Background
The Cowboys opened 2026 with a Week 2 win over Washington, where Dak Prescott threw four touchdowns and broke Tony Romo's franchise passing-touchdown record. They then traveled to Rio de Janeiro for the NFL's first Cowboys game in Brazil, a Week 3 matchup against Baltimore at Maracana Stadium. Dallas lost on the final play and dropped to 1-2, while injuries in the secondary and a struggling run game (21 carries, 66 yards against Washington) have become immediate concerns.
How it unfolded
- Sep 20, 2026Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 at AT&T Stadium; Dak Prescott threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns with zero turnovers.
- Sep 21, 2026Prescott generated +17.9 EPA on his dropbacks against Washington, the most among any quarterback facing a pressure rate above 40% in a game over the last two seasons.
- Sep 22, 2026Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that he would work to improve the roster financially, called Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark 'both outstanding,' and said the run game needs improvement.
- Sep 25, 2026NFLPA executive director JC Tretter released a statement on the Maracana field status; Prescott and the Cowboys practiced at CR Flamengo's training grounds in Rio.
- Sep 26, 2026The NFL's accountability portal confirmed fines for Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson and another Cowboys player for 'poor taste' celebrations.
- Sep 27, 2026On the eve of the game, the NFL emphasized the Maracana field was ready, while videos and reports from Rio raised concerns about its safety.
- Sep 28, 2026Cowboys lost to the Ravens on a 56-yard walk-off field goal by Tyler Loop at Maracana Stadium, falling to 1-2; S Jalen Thompson, CB Shavon Revel and DT Jonathan Bullard did not return from injuries.
- Sep 28, 2026Stephen Jones told 105.3 The Fan that Jalen Thompson and P.J. Locke are both looking at four-plus weeks of missing time, and the team hopes Malik Hooker will have a shot this week.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the team 'got beat to hell' and 'got beat up pretty good,' adding that 'next man up was real tonight.'
- Official
- Stephen Jones said the safety position is 'tough' after injuries, but noted the team kept six safeties rather than five for depth and will look to shore up the spot.
- Analysts
- The Cowboys' safety group has gone from a defensive strength to arguably its biggest concern only three games into the season.
- Caution
- Videos and reports from Rio raised concerns about whether the Maracana Stadium field was safe for an NFL game, even as the NFL said conditions were ready.
Still unverified
Videos and reports from Rio presented a concerning picture as to whether the Maracana Stadium field was safe for an NFL game, while the NFL continued to emphasize the field conditions were ready. Additional injuries to DT Jonathan Bullard (calf) and CB Shavon Revel (right knee) are awaiting test results to assess their availability for the Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans.