Baltimore
Ravens
2-0
28
FINAL
20
Dallas
Cowboys
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams came into the game looking for momentum, but it was Baltimore that ultimately found the winning formula.
Dallas quarterback Jared Goff had a standout performance, throwing for 335 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his aerial prowess throughout the game. Bucky Irving led the Ravens on the ground with 59 rushing yards, while Travis Kelce stood out for Dallas, racking up 119 receiving yards and providing Goff with a reliable target.
Defensively, the Cowboys were led by Nik Bonitto, who recorded an impressive five sacks and six total tackles, creating pressure that kept the Ravens on their toes. However, it was Arvell Reese's interception that proved to be the game-changing moment, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing Baltimore to maintain their lead late in the game. The Ravens' defense made just enough stops to secure the victory, demonstrating their ability to respond under pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 28 | 17 | 335 | 2 | 1 | 111.4 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 15 | 12 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 114.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 8 | 43 | 5.4 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nick Chubb | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Pittman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
| Graham Gano | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

