The Baltimore Ravens secured a dramatic victory against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a narrow 34-31 win. The winning moment came with a 56-yard field goal from Tyler Loop as the clock hit zero.
The Cowboys initially led with a 10-0 score, but the Ravens made a strong comeback, scoring 17 consecutive points. By the third quarter, Baltimore maintained a 24-13 advantage. However, Dak Prescott led the Cowboys to regain the lead with a nine-yard touchdown by KaVontae Turpin, putting them ahead 28-24. Lamar Jackson responded with a two-yard touchdown pass to rookie Matt Hibner, returning the lead to the Ravens. Dallas tied the game late in the match, setting the stage for Loop’s decisive kick.
The game was marked by standout performances and provided an entertaining spectacle for fans in Brazil. Derrick Henry, in particular, made significant strides with his historic performance. He rushed for 89 yards and scored two touchdowns in the first half. With this achievement, he surpassed Hall of Famer Marcus Allen for the third-most career rushing touchdowns (135), playoffs included. He now ranks behind only Emmitt Smith (183) and LaDainian Tomlinson (151). Additionally, Henry moved past Eric Dickerson to claim ninth place on the NFL’s career rushing list.
Derrick Henry is currently in his 11th NFL season at 32 years old. With his powerful rushing style, his continued success is noteworthy. Despite expectations that a player of his size would slow down, Henry remains one of the top running backs. Through the first three weeks, the five-time Pro Bowler has amassed 212 rushing yards and scored four touchdowns. His average stands at 5.3 yards per carry, positioning him well for a fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season and the eighth of his career.
Emmitt Smith’s record of 11 1,000-yard seasons appears within reach for Henry, who still has time to add to his tally. Henry’s next opportunity to extend his impressive performance will come in Week 4 when the Ravens face the Titans in Baltimore.
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