Brief

Ravens Edge Cowboys 34-31 in Rio, Setting Record for International Viewership

A 56‑yard field goal by Tyler Loop sealed the win as the game set a new global viewership record.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:30:17 GMT

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, creating the most‑watched NFL international game in league history, according to a CBS Sports press release.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson orchestrated the final drive after a controversial pass‑interference call placed Dallas at the two‑yard line with 23 seconds left. After two incomplete passes and a scramble, the Cowboys settled for a 23‑yard field goal, narrowing the gap to 31-28.

Jackson then led the Ravens down the field, and kicker Tyler Loop converted a 56‑yard field goal as time expired, securing the victory.

Jackson threw two touchdown passes in the game, including a strike to tight end Matthew Hibner that gave Baltimore a 31-28 lead. Running back Derrick Henry added two touchdowns and 89 rushing yards, while the Cowboys’ Javonte Williams recorded 103 yards from scrimmage and a score. Wideout CeeDee Lamb posted seven catches for 112 yards.

The matchup was the first NFL game played in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium and aired as the featured national afternoon game on CBS at 4:25 p.m. ET, contributing to its record audience.

Key facts

• Ravens beat Cowboys 34-31 in Rio de Janeiro. (bleacherreport.com)
• Tyler Loop kicked a 56‑yard field goal as time expired. (bleacherreport.com)
• The game became the most‑watched NFL international game ever, per CBS Sports. (bleacherreport.com)
• Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes, including one to Matthew Hibner. (bleacherreport.com)
• The contest was the first NFL game held at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium. (bleacherreport.com)

Background

This game was highlighted in Felo's Week 3 preview (<a href="/news/bengals-vs-steelers-livestream">NFL Week 3 Sunday Games</a>), noting it as the inaugural NFL matchup in Rio de Janeiro.

Sources

• [1] bleacherreport.com — originally reported as “Cowboys' Collapse vs. Ravens Makes NFL History as Most-Watched International Game Ever”