NFL Has ‘Full Confidence’ Brazil Field Will Be Ready for Cowboys-Ravens
The Cowboys play the Ravens on Sunday in Rio.
The NFL's field director, Nick Pappas, expressed full confidence that the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro would be prepared for the Cowboys vs. Ravens game on Sunday. Pappas toured the field on Monday and reported that he and his team are working closely with the stadium grounds crew to ensure compliance with league standards.
Despite heavy rainfall leading to complaints about the field's condition, Pappas anticipates that the field will be ready for play. The Cowboys, as the designated home team, are ready to play against the Ravens at 4:25 p.m. Eastern time. NFL representatives have been monitoring the field regularly, and the league is prepared to handle any necessary adjustments to ensure a high-quality playing surface.
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