{"id":733379,"date":"2026-02-06T12:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T12:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/733379\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T12:10:11","slug":"cowboys-to-play-in-rio-recap-of-nfl-honors-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/733379\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys to play in Rio; recap of NFL Honors awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Feb. 6, 2026, 5:05 a.m. CT<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Que tal aqueles vaqueiros?!? It may sound a little different in Portuguese, but Jimmy Johnson&#8217;s iconic line will no doubt translate to an overseas spectacle in Rio de Janeiro during the 2026 season. The Cowboys, after an 11-year absence from the NFL&#8217;s International Series, will break out their passports once again to play an as-yet unnamed opponent in Brazil&#8217;s sprawling seaside city, the league announced Thursday. Also unknown is the exact date of the Cowboys&#8217; Rio contest. The two previous Brazil games were played in Week 1; does that mean America&#8217;s Team will open their season on foreign soil?<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Elsewhere in Cowboys news, CeeDee Lamb cites an unexpected source for inspiring his work ethic on the field. Read on to discover what lesson he says he&#8217;s learned from the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/dallas-cowboys\/331\" data-autotag=\"7af2161d-a8dd-41a5-87e2-32eb5b028473\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a> Cheerleaders&#8230; and the skill they possess that he says is beyond even his athletic reach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Looking ahead to this weekend&#8217;s Super Bowl, we check in on former Cowboys DeMarcus Lawrence, who is still answering questions about his preseason comments regarding his old team, and how ex-Dallas assistant Aden Durde has exploded onto the scene in Seattle and helped turn the Seahawks into favorites to hoist the trophy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Around the rest of the league, the Rams and 49ers will break new ground when they square off in Australia in 2026, the Hall of Fame takes a serious credibility hit following the Belichick\/Kraft snubs, and we ID one free agent each team should go after this offseason. (Will the Cowboys finally make a move on lassoing this long-rumored AFC star?)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Didn&#8217;t stay up for the full NFL Honors show? We&#8217;ve also got a recap of who won what, including a look at whether Jason Witten and Darren Woodson are getting gold jackets.<\/p>\n<p>Expert NFL picks: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":body nav (nfl)|e|auto spike click:6|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_sp_a\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/picks\">Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a>Dallas Cowboys Top HeadlinesDallas Cowboys to play 2026 regular season game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil :: Dallas Morning News (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2026\/02\/05\/dallas-cowboys-to-play-2026-regular-season-game-in-rio-de-janeiro-brazil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Link<\/a>)Does draft history support Cowboys trading out of the No. 20 spot? :: Cowboys Wire (<a href=\"http:\/\/cowboyswire.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/cowboys\/2026\/02\/05\/cowboys-nfl-draft-history-no-20-pick\/88467425007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Link<\/a>)The Cowboys just got the coach they needed to fix one of the team\u2019s biggest weaknesses :: A to Z Sports (<a href=\"https:\/\/atozsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys-news\/latest-coaching-hire-gives-defense-what-it-needed-at-edge-rusher-outside-linebackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Link<\/a>)All-access from a half-hour bar sit-down with Dallas Cowboys\u2019 owner Jerry Jones :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/sports\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\/article314596293.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Link<\/a>)Is it bad Cowboys CB evaluation, bad development or bad luck at issue? 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Now what? :: The Athletic (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7024083\/2026\/02\/05\/bill-belichick-hall-of-fame-reputation-damage-nfl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Link<\/a>)2026 NFL free agency: Khalil Mack, Malik Willis among players each team should prioritize this offseason :: CBS Sports (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/news\/nfl-free-agency-khalil-mack-malik-willis-team-offseason\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Link<\/a>)NFL Honors Awards RecapDefensive Player of the Year: Myles Garrett, Cleveland BrownsOffensive Rookie of the Year: Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina PanthersProtector of the Year: Joe Thuney, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/chicago-bears\/326\" data-autotag=\"69c69e75-f807-4542-90d2-619e6d4a23b1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Chicago Bears<\/a>Comeback Player of the Year: Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ersCoach of the Year: Mike Vrabel, New England PatriotsMoment of the Year: Caleb Williams to DJ Moore, Bears defeat Packers in OTPro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, Roger Craig, Drew BreesUSAA Salute to Service Award: Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ersDefensive Rookie of the Year: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland BrownsOffensive Player of the Year: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/seattle-seahawks\/361\" data-autotag=\"91fb7995-f6cd-4aa3-adbc-98eb39d76a79\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a>Most Valuable Player: Matthew Stafford, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/los-angeles-rams\/343\" data-autotag=\"f489e821-d3f9-4cff-bec5-7eaa0f4b51cb\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Los Angeles Rams<\/a>Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year: Bobby Wagner, Washington Commanders<img class=\"gnt_em_cp_cw_i\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770379811_376_86373428007-square-1.jpg\" data-gl- decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Todd is on X at <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ToddBrock24f7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">@ToddBrock24f7<\/a>. 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