NFL Sets Ravens-Cowboys for Sept. 27 in Rio, Its 1st Game There
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Updated · BaltimoreRavens.com · May 13
NFL Sets Ravens-Cowboys for Sept. 27 in Rio, Its 1st Game There
6 articles · Updated · BaltimoreRavens.com · May 13
Sept. 27 is the date for Baltimore's Week 3 matchup with Dallas in Rio de Janeiro, the NFL's first regular-season game in the Brazilian city.
The game gives the Ravens their third international appearance but first outside London, adding early-season travel and logistics challenges for Jesse Minter's first year as head coach.
Dallas brings a marquee test: Dak Prescott threw for 4,522 yards last season, third-most in the league, after Baltimore beat the Cowboys in their 2024 meeting.
The Rio announcement comes one day before the NFL unveils its full 2026 schedule, with Baltimore also awaiting dates for key games against Buffalo, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and the Chargers.
Beyond the spectacle, what is the true cost of the NFL's global expansion on player health and performance?
Can Jesse Minter's inexperienced staff guide a revamped Ravens roster back to the Super Bowl this season?