Basics
Kickoff: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, AT&T Stadium
TV: WBFF Fox 45 (Baltimore), WTTG Fox 5 (Washington), and more. Fox crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews (sideline), Tom Rinaldi (sideline)
Radio: WBAL (1090 AM/101.5 FM), 98 Rock (97.9 FM). Ravens crew: Gerry Sandusky (play-by-play), Rod Woodson (analyst). Sirius XM Radio Chs.160 or 382. Spanish Radio WLZL El Zol, Tico Sports (107.9 FM). Spanish Ravens crew: David Andrade (play-by-play), Allen Gutierrez (analyst)
History
The Ravens lead the all-time series, 5-1 They last faced the Cowboys in 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium, and the Ravens prevailed, 34-17, in the only Tuesday night game in franchise history.
In the last meeting, Lamar Jackson returned to action after missing the Pittsburgh game the week before with COVID. He had a huge night against the Cowboys, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown. The Ravens rushed for almost 294 yards.
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Stakes
No team has ever won the Super Bowl after starting 0-3. Only one team since 2000 has made the playoffs after starting 0-3 – the 2018 Houston Texans. The Ravens knew their early season schedule would be challenging, and losing their first two games has made this visit to Dallas feel like a must-win.
The Cowboys will be trying to bounce back from a 44-19 home loss to the Saints in Week 2. That defeat ended Dallas' 16-game home winning streak during the regular season.
Key Storylines
Can the Ravens keep All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons from ruining their day?
Baltimore's offensive line struggled to keep Chris Jones and Maxx Crosby from pressuring Jackson. Parsons is a dangerous pass rusher who attacks from various positions and harasses quarterbacks consistently despite being double-teamed often. A big game by Parsons could mean a long day for the Ravens' offense.
Will Derrick Henry feast on the Cowboys run defense?
Saints running back Alvin Kamara scored four touchdowns in Week 2 and had a field day (20 carries, 115 yards) against Dallas' banged-up defense. This will be a homecoming of sorts for Henry, who lives in the Dallas area during the offseason. A signature performance from Henry could turn this game in Baltimore's favor by neutralizing Parsons and keeping the Cowboys' offense off the field.
Can the Ravens' pass defense hold up against the Cowboys?
Baltimore's defense has given up the most passing yards in the NFL (257 yards per game) through two weeks. That's startling for a Ravens secondary that includes proven players such as Marlon Humphrey, Kyle Hamilton, Brandon Stephens, and Marcus Williams. Quarterback Dak Prescott and top receiver CeeDee Lamb have watched film all week, studying what the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders did to Baltimore. The Ravens need to find a solution to keep the Cowboys' aerial attack in check.
Here are five matchups to look out for in the Ravens-Cowboys game.
LT Ronnie Stanley vs. LB Micah Parsons
Stanley is off to his strongest start since 2019 but will have a tough test facing Parsons. Parsons had 14 sacks last season and will spend time going against Stanley, but he will also move around Baltimore's line looking for a weak link. Baltimore has struggled against star rushers through two weeks and Sunday won't get any easier.
ILB Trenton Simpson vs. TE Jake Ferguson
The Ravens gave up 98 yards to rookie tight end Brock Bowers last week and now face a 2023 Pro Bowl tight end in Ferguson. Simpson, who played every defensive snap for the first time in his career last week, will try to slow down Ferguson and the rest of Dallas' playmakers in the middle of the field.
CB Marlon Humphrey vs. WR CeeDee Lamb
Lamb was second in the league in receiving yards last season and will face an up-and-down Baltimore secondary on Sunday. Humphrey will get his share of reps against Lamb in a matchup of multi-time Pro Bowlers. For the Ravens to get their first win of the season, keeping Lamb in check is pivotal.
QB Lamar Jackson vs. QB Dak Prescott
Jackson won his second MVP last season and Prescott finished as the runner-up. Both quarterbacks are in their prime and coming off elite seasons. Sunday's game has boom potential for these offenses as each team is looking to rebound from disappointing losses.
WR Zay Flowers vs. CB Trevon Diggs
Diggs missed most of last season with a torn ACL, but now he's healthy again and should see Flowers a lot in Week 3. Flowers had 91 receiving yards and a touchdown last week, and he continues to be a favorite target for Jackson in Year 2. A two-time Pro Bowler, Diggs can certainly be a ball hawk. He had 11 interceptions in 2021 and got one in the Cowboys' season opener.
Players to Watch
QB Lamar Jackson
Jackson has lost three consecutive starts (dating back to last season's playoff loss) for the first time in his career, and it may take an MVP-like performance from him to get the Ravens on the right track. Jackson was drafted by the Raves in AT&T Stadium in 2018. Jackson will try to have another memorable day making his first start in the building where he was drafted.
LT Ronnie Stanley
Stanley returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday (ankle) and was Baltimore's highest-graded offensive lineman in Week 2, according to Pro Football Focus. The Ravens need a strong performance from their most experienced offensive lineman protecting Jackson's blindside.
CB Brandon Stephens
Stephens had his hands full with Davante Adams in Week 2, and Lamb is a gifted playmaker who can make catches even when tightly covered. Prescott is an aggressive quarterback who will make risky throws, and Stephens will look for opportunities to make Prescott pay.
