Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys meet in Rio de Janeiro

The historic international contest is broadcast live on DAZN for subscribers utilizing the NFL Game Pass. Following the final whistle, the platform provides full-game replays, the condensed Game in 40 format, and highlight packages for viewers following the action globally.

Team Leadership and Roster Outlook

Baltimore head coach Jesse Minter leads the Ravens into South America during his first season at the helm, tasked with steering the franchise back to the postseason after missing out last season for the first time since 2021. Dual-threat quarterback Lamar Jackson anchors the offense. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player remains a constant threat as both a runner and a passer.

In the offensive backfield, 32-year-old running back Derrick Henry continues to punish opposing defenses. Henry enters the weekend with 212 rushing yards and four touchdowns through two games. Wide receiver Zay Flowers, who serves as a primary target in the passing game, has been sidelined since Week 1 due to a hamstring injury and is doubtful to play. In his absence, Rashod Bateman and tight end Mark Andrews are expected to take on larger workloads.

The Ravens defense looks to rebound after surrendering 15 points in the fourth quarter of a Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson joined the unit in the offseason via free agency, rounding out a front seven and secondary that features linebacker Roquan Smith, safety Kyle Hamilton, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey.

Across the sideline, Brian Schottenheimer begins his second season as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, aiming to return the team to the playoffs following a hiatus since 2023. Quarterback Dak Prescott directs a high-powered passing attack that produced 37 points in a Week 2 victory over the Washington Commanders.

Dallas features a receiving corps anchored by CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. Lamb comes off an eight-reception, 153-yard performance against Washington, while Pickens looks to bounce back after a quiet start to the 2026 campaign. Running back Javonte Williams seeks to regain his peak form following a sluggish start to the year, and tight end Jake Ferguson remains a focal point in the middle of the field and inside the red zone.

The Cowboys defense enters the matchup with several personnel adjustments under new arrivals led by Quinnen Williams. Defensive depth faces a significant test in Rio, with linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, safeties Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke, and cornerback Cobie Durant ruled out for the trip due to injuries. First-round rookie safety Caleb Downs is slated to take on an expanded role following strong performances in the opening two weeks.

Key Matchups in Rio

Tactical battles across the Maracanã turf figure to dictate the outcome between Baltimore and Dallas:

• Derrick Henry vs. Dallas Run Defense: Henry has amassed 212 yards and four scores on the ground, while the Cowboys defense has yielded an average of 173.5 rushing yards per game through two contests.
• Lamar Jackson vs. Depleted Secondary: With Dallas missing starters Malik Hooker, P.J. Locke, and Cobie Durant in the defensive backfield, Jackson has clear opportunities to exploit open spaces in the passing game.
• CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens vs. Baltimore Secondary: The Cowboys’ star wide receiver tandem tests a Ravens defensive unit aiming to tighten up coverage after late-game struggles against New Orleans.

Following the conclusion of Sunday’s game in Rio de Janeiro, both teams will return to domestic play to prepare for their respective Week 4 matchups on the 2026 NFL schedule.