Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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The Baltimore Ravens will look to rebound after a 24-17 home loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys turn their attention to Baltimore after a 37-20 Week 2 victory over the Washington Commanders.
The Cowboys (1–1) will take on the Baltimore Ravens (1–1) at 3:25 p.m. Sunday at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
Here are five things to know about the Ravens ahead of Week 3:
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Lamar Jackson keeps rolling
Lamar Jackson is entering his ninth NFL season, and the Ravens quarterback is still considered an elite player at his position. He has started the 2026 campaign showing no signs of slowing down. He ranks sixth in the NFL in passing yards with 559.
Last week, in the loss to the Saints, Jackson recorded 259 passing yards, completing 21 of 31 attempts. He threw one touchdown, was intercepted once and was sacked three times. He also rushed for 34 yards on four carries.
Derrick Henry is a threat
Running the ball is a rare trait in today’s pass-heavy NFL, making elite ball carriers such as Derrick Henry a luxury on any roster.
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Henry is the league’s second-leading rusher, with 212 yards on 40 attempts, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. He has scored four touchdowns. Last week against the Saints, he ran for 68 yards on 16 attempts and scored one touchdown.
Henry has played two career games against the Dallas Cowboys:
Rushing: 31 carries, 178 yards, three touchdowns
Average: 5.7 yards per carry
Receiving: Three catches, 28 yards
In his most recent matchup against Dallas, on Sept. 22, 2024, Henry rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries, according to StatMuse.
New face at the helm
Jesse Minter became the fourth head coach in Ravens history after John Harbaugh left his post following 17 years leading the Baltimore franchise.
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Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti explained why he chose Minter, 43, to follow in Harbaugh’s footsteps.
“Jesse was impressive throughout our incredibly thorough interview process,” Bisciotti said during the news conference introducing Minter as the team’s new head coach. “He clearly understands the values, high expectations and history of the Ravens, and he has a great vision for the future.”
Minter previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers from 2024-25 and at the University of Michigan from 2022-23. He also worked with the Ravens in various defensive staff roles from 2017-20.
Tough defense
The Ravens’ tough defense has always been their trademark. Against the Cowboys, Baltimore enters the game ranked as the league’s seventh-best defensive unit.
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The Ravens have allowed an average of 274.5 yards and five touchdowns per game.
The Cowboys have managed an average of 288 yards per game, which ranks 22nd in the league.
Against the pass, Baltimore has its weak link, allowing 559 passing yards, which ranks 27th in the league. That should be a favorable matchup for the Cowboys, as Dak Prescott has thrown for 454 yards, ranking 13th in the league, and six touchdowns, tied for the league lead with three other quarterbacks.
Baltimore has allowed an average of 4.5 yards per play, making it the league’s sixth-best defense in that category.
Linebacker Roquan Smith is the heart of the defense, with 19 total tackles—seven solo tackles and 12 assists.
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Safety Kyle Hamilton is another tackling machine for Baltimore, with 18 total tackles. Against the Saints, he recorded seven solo tackles.
Lack of discipline
The Ravens are one of the most penalized teams in the league. Baltimore averages 8.5 penalties per game, the 23rd-highest total in the NFL.
The Ravens have surrendered an average of 60 penalty yards per game, which ranks 19th in the league. They average seven yards per penalty, ranking 11th. In terms of turnover ratio, Baltimore has two takeaways—one interception and one fumble recovery—and the same number of giveaways.
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