Ravens grab last-second win in Rio as Commanders stop Seahawks
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in the NFL's first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro as the Washington Commanders and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota stunned Seattle 33-31 Sunday.Earlier Sunday, reeling from two losses and an injury to franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders turned to 32-year-old journeyman Mariota.
The Baltimore Ravens secured a thrilling 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL's inaugural game in Rio de Janeiro. Quarterback Lamar Jackson connected with Zay Flowers on a 26-yard touchdown pass with just one second remaining, prompting a timeout that allowed backup kicker Tyler Loop to kick the winning 56-yard field goal.
The game, held at Brazil's iconic Maracana Stadium, featured a series of close contests. In another matchup, the Washington Commanders, led by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, stunned the Seattle Seahawks 33-31, marking Seattle's first loss of the season despite star quarterback Sam Darnold's strong performance.
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