In a thrilling Week 3 matchup at AT&T Stadium, the Baltimore Ravens came away with a hard-fought 28-25 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, snapping their two-game losing streak and handing Dallas their second straight home defeat. The game featured a dominant performance from the Ravens’ offense, led by running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Lamar Jackson, who combined to rush for over 200 yards and three touchdowns.
The Ravens got off to a fast start, scoring touchdowns on their first two drives of the game to take an early 14-0 lead. Derrick Henry, who signed with Baltimore in the offseason, wasted no time making an impact, scoring the Ravens’ first touchdown on a one-yard plunge. Lamar Jackson then added to the lead with a nine-yard touchdown run of his own, showcasing the Ravens’ balanced attack.
Despite a late rally from the Cowboys, Baltimore’s defense held strong, led by a pair of third-down sacks from linebacker Kyle Van Noy. The Ravens’ offensive line also stepped up, protecting Jackson well and opening up holes for Henry to run through. Baltimore finished with 274 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground, with Henry leading the way with 151 yards and two scores on 25 carries.
Dallas, meanwhile, struggled to find their footing on offense early on. Quarterback Dak Prescott was under constant pressure and was sacked four times, including twice by Van Noy. The Cowboys’ running game was non-existent, with Rico Dowdle leading the way with just 32 yards on eight carries. However, Dallas refused to go down without a fight, outscoring Baltimore 19-7 in the second half to make things interesting.
Prescott finished the game with 379 passing yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Ravens’ early lead. Special teams played a key role for Dallas, with All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey hitting a franchise-record 65-yard field goal and recovering an onside kick in the fourth quarter. However, Baltimore’s defense made a crucial stop late in the game to seal the victory.
The win was a much-needed boost for the Ravens, who were desperate to avoid an 0-3 start to the season. They’ll look to build on this momentum as they host the undefeated Buffalo Bills in Week 4 on Sunday Night Football. Meanwhile, the Cowboys will have to regroup quickly, as they face the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football in a short week.
“This was a big win for us,” said Ravens head coach John Harbaugh after the game. “We knew it was going to be a tough battle against a good Dallas team, but our guys came out and played with a lot of heart and determination. Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson were fantastic, and our defense made some big plays when we needed them.”
For the Cowboys, the loss was a bitter pill to swallow after their strong start to the season. “We just didn’t play well enough to win today,” said Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy. “We have to learn from this and move on. We have a short week ahead of us, and we need to come out with a sense of urgency against the Giants on Thursday night.”