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5 things to watch when the Cowboys play the Ravens

Dallas and Baltimore are heading to South America for a crucial Week 3 contest after both clubs opened their schedules with a single victory and one defeat. The upcoming international fixture in Brazil brings together the top two MVP vote-getters from the previous season, who must contend with long-distance travel and questionable turf quality.

Ten years prior, Dallas triumphed over Jacksonville by a score of thirty-one to seventeen during a 2014 matchup at Wembley Stadium in London. This weekend, the squad from Texas enters following a bounce-back victory against Washington, while their upcoming opponents look to rebound after suffering a late collapse against New Orleans.

On-field conditions at Maracana Stadium have raised concerns regarding uneven and muddy turf that could hinder agile offensive players while potentially benefiting straight-line rushers. Dallas defenders will face a formidable ground game anchored by veteran runner Derrick Henry alongside a dual-threat quarterback who previously gave the defense trouble earlier in the month.

Maintaining strict gap control and reliable tackling will be crucial for stopping these dynamic offensive threats and avoiding game-altering explosive plays. Although the Dallas passing game thrived last week against a defensive front focused on stopping the run, hazardous field conditions could complicate similar offensive strategies.

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