The Baltimore Ravens secured a thrilling victory against the Dallas Cowboys, prevailing 34-31 in a Sunday afternoon game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tyler Loop clinched the game with a decisive 56-yard field goal as the clock ran out.
Initially, the Cowboys surged to a 10-0 lead. However, the Ravens responded with a series of 17 straight points, taking a 24-13 lead in the third quarter. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott rallied his team, pushing them ahead 28-24 with a nine-yard touchdown pass to KaVontae Turpin. Lamar Jackson countered with a two-yard touchdown pass to rookie Matt Hibner, regaining the lead for Baltimore before a late Dallas tie set the stage for Loop’s game-winning kick.
Baltimore’s Derrick Henry delivered an outstanding performance, marking a significant achievement in NFL history. Henry amassed 89 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns in the first half. This feat propelled him past Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, ranking third in career rushing touchdowns (135, including playoffs), trailing only Emmitt Smith (183) and LaDainian Tomlinson (151). Additionally, Henry ascended to ninth place on the NFL’s all-time rushing list, surpassing Eric Dickerson.
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Henry, at 32 years old and in his 11th NFL season, continues to defy expectations with his robust, powerful running style. Through the first three weeks of this season, the five-time Pro Bowler has accumulated 212 rushing yards and four touchdowns, maintaining an impressive average of 5.3 yards per carry. He is on track to achieve his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season and eighth overall.
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Emmitt Smith continues to hold the all-time record with 11 seasons of over 1,000 rushing yards. Henry, at 32, still has the opportunity to challenge this record.
Looking forward, Henry will aim to extend his remarkable performance in Week 4 as the Ravens prepare to host the Titans in Baltimore.