NFL says field in Brazil is good to go for Ravens-Cowboys on Sunday
Amid talk that the field at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is not going to hold up to the rigors of an NFL game, the league is insisting all is fine.
The NFL has assured that the field at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is in good condition for the upcoming Ravens-Cowboys game on Sunday. NFL Field Director Nick Pappas stated there are no safety concerns after reviewing the playing surface with an independent expert and a representative of the NFL Players Association. Additional improvements have been made to the field, which is expected to host the game, kicking off at 4:25 p.m. ET.
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