The Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens both headed overseas for Week 3, traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for an international matchup at Maracana Stadium.
Baltimore entered the game coming off a tough loss against the New Orleans Saints, while Dallas came in riding a divisional win over the Washington Commanders.
Even though the Cowboys are 1-1, quarterback Dak Prescott is off to a strong start in his 11th NFL season. The 33-year-old has already thrown six touchdowns, tied for the league lead through two weeks, along with 454 yards on 48-of-65 passing.
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Dallas got off to a strong start against a tough Ravens secondary, scoring 21 points through three quarters of play.
During a third-quarter drive that ended in a 19-yard touchdown catch from Prescott to tight end Jake Ferguson, the Cowboys got some help from Baltimore. Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike was flagged for roughing the passer against Prescott, adding 15 yards to the drive.
That penalty could carry consequences beyond the field. The NFL reviews all roughing the passer incidents to determine whether they warrant a fine, as the league takes quarterback safety seriously.
A first-time roughing the passer offense carries a fine of $17,911 per the NFL’s official fines and appeals schedule.
The play will be reviewed by the league to determine whether further action is warranted.
Following the matchup, Dallas will hit the road to face the Houston Texans. Baltimore returns home to host the Tennessee Titans in Week 4.
