The Dallas Cowboys will take a 1-1 record into their Sept. 27 meeting with the Baltimore Ravens at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium, following a 37-20 victory over Washington. The game will be the first NFL contest held at the stadium.
Field conditions have drawn attention after Agustin Rossi, Flamengo Football Club’s goalkeeper, said the penalty areas contained numerous uneven spots. He said he hoped the surface would be improved before the game. The NFL told The Athletic it has preparations for international games designed to provide a high-quality playing surface.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the Cowboys’ football operations staff has been in contact with the league. According to Schottenheimer, league officials expected the field to meet the required standard, and he said he was not concerned about the game taking place. Jerry Jones said Sunday evening that he was still seeking updated information, while calling the field a top priority after the Washington game.
CeeDee Lamb, who had 153 yards and two touchdowns, responded to a question about the surface by saying, “Let’s play.” A prior São Paulo international game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers finished with no reported problems.