Ravens Beat Cowboys 34-31 on Last-Second Field Goal in Rio
Coverage of the Ravens' last-second win over the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro varies between straightforward result reporting and framing tied to the game's historic Brazilian setting.
What happened
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in an NFL game played at the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro.123
Kicker Tyler Loop made a 56-yard field goal as time expired to secure the win.12
The game was the first NFL match held in Rio de Janeiro, drawing 72,792 spectators according to Agência Brasil.2
ESPN described the finish as one of the most remarkable last-second victories in recent NFL history, attributing it partly to a late fourth-quarter decision by the Cowboys.3
What's agreed
Reported consistently by outlets in more than one region.
How it's framed
What each perspective puts first, based on headlines and summaries.
| Perspective | How it reads | What it puts first |
|---|---|---|
| US sports mediaNorth America | ESPN frames the win around the drama of the finish and a costly late decision by the Cowboys, emphasizing it as a standout moment in recent NFL history.3 | remarkable finish, Cowboys' late decision, NFL history |
| Brazilian public broadcasterLatin America | Agência Brasil emphasizes the historic nature of the game as the first NFL match in Rio, played at the Maracanã, and contrasts American football's hand-based play with the traditionally hand-free sport of Brazilian soccer.2 | first NFL game in Rio, Maracanã as an iconic soccer venue, contrast between sports, attendance figures |
| East Asian sports deskEast Asia | The Japan Times gives a brief, neutral account focused strictly on the final score and the winning kick, without additional context or framing.1 | final score, game-winning kick |
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed what the Cowboys' late fourth-quarter decision actually was.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reactions from players or coaches after the game.
- None of the outlets reviewed provided broader context on the NFL's international game series beyond this match.
Why it matters
The game was the first NFL contest played in Rio de Janeiro, held at the Maracanã stadium, a venue closely associated with Brazilian soccer.2
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
North America
Latin America
- 2Agência BrasilBRPublic broadcaster
In the last second, Baltimore Ravens beat Dallas Cowboys in Rio
Translated from Portuguese: No último segundo, Baltimore Ravens batem Dallas Cowboys no Rio
East Asia
- 1The Japan TimesJPPrivate
Ravens throw Cowboys for Loop in Brazil with walk-off field goal