Ravens had 7 seconds to beat the Cowboys. Here's how they did it
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Key Points:
- The Baltimore Ravens secured a 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in their Week 3 game in Rio de Janeiro, thanks to a last-second 56-yard field goal by kicker Tyler Loop.
- Ravens coach Jesse Minter praised the strategic impact of the touchback rule, which placed the ball at the 35-yard line and influenced Baltimore's successful game-winning drive.
- Lamar Jackson completed a crucial 27-yard pass to Zay Flowers with 1 second left, setting up Loop's game-winning kick and preventing the game from going into overtime.
- The Ravens improved to a 2-1 record, tying for first place in the AFC North, while the Cowboys fell to 1-2 and struggled defensively in the final moments.
- Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expressed frustration and took responsibility for the loss, criticizing the offense for failing to score a go-ahead touchdown from the 1-yard line.
