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The Cowboys–Ravens Week 3 game in Rio de Janeiro will stay at Maracanã despite ongoing field complaints, with the NFL pledging a high-quality surface; coaches say there are no current safety concerns, and past near-misses show a venue change is possible but not planned.
The Ravens blew an 11-point lead late in the second quarter and were outscored 18-3 in the second half, including 15-0 in the fourth, as the Saints stunned Baltimore 24-17 in Jesse Minter’s home debut. A controversial 1-yard touchdown run by Tyler Shough with 1:28 left sealed the win, drawing pundit scrutiny of the defense, late-game decision‑making, and a third‑and‑1 deep shot that refocused questions on play-calling and run usage. Rashod Bateman was a bright spot with 7 catches for 88 yards, and penalties and special-teams miscues contributed to the loss. Baltimore now tunes up for a Rio de Janeiro game vs. the Cowboys amid field‑surface concerns.
New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore delivers an energized locker-room address after the Saints defeated the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore.
CBS Sports’ Week 2 NFL grades cover all 32 teams, led by the Saints earning an A after a defensive, second-half turnaround to stun the Ravens. The piece highlights a league-wide mix of performances, with several teams surging to 2-0 (Panthers, Seahawks, Broncos, Raiders, Cowboys, Patriots) and others facing tough starts (0-2 implications). It underscores how quickly early-season results reshape traditional postseason odds and team narratives as the season progresses.
The New Orleans Saints erased a 17-9 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 at M&T Bank Stadium. Tyler Shough engineered a decisive late drive, capped by a 1-yard QB sneak with 1:28 left, and Baltimore’s final series ended with Lamar Jackson’s interception as time expired. The Ravens were without receivers like Zay Flowers, while New Orleans leaned on a balanced attack and strong defense to close out the win.
Tyler Shough threw for 252 yards and a touchdown and capped a late Saints rally with a 1-yard QB sneak with 1:28 left, as New Orleans beat Baltimore 24-17 in Baltimore. After the Ravens led 17-9, the Saints tied it with a Shough-to-Olave TD and a two-point conversion, then took the lead on a methodical drive before Baltimore’s final possession ended with Julian Blackmon’s interception. The win lifts New Orleans to 1-1 on the season; Baltimore also sits at 1-1.
Baltimore will see pleasant, mostly sunny conditions Saturday before a Sunday rain system moves in, with rain showers possibly affecting Ravens tailgating and the game. A wetter pattern is expected to take hold through next Tuesday, bringing 1–3 inches of rainfall region-wide and cool highs in the 60s as winds stay coastal.
The Ravens host the Saints in a White Noise home opener, aiming to turn M&T Bank Stadium into a true home fortress after momentum from a Week 1 win over the Colts. They face injuries (Zay Flowers doubtful; Hendrickson, Stanley and John Simpson questionable) but Roquan Smith and a resilient defense, along with Lamar Jackson’s familiarity with the NFC, should keep Baltimore competitive. If Flowers is out, Derrick Henry could carry the load and Carson Vinson could start at left tackle, while Nnamdi Madubuike’s return is still weeks away as Baltimore seeks to re-establish the home-field edge.
A Baltimore Ravens fan vented about a late notice of parking changes linked to an Orioles overlap, as both teams were set to host home games on the same day for the first time, prompting frustration over planning and travel.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers returned to practice on Friday after missing back-to-back sessions with a hamstring issue, leaving his Week 2 availability uncertain and likely a game-day decision after warmups; he piled up 5 receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 before exiting.
The Baltimore Ravens are 8.5-point favorites to beat the New Orleans Saints in their Week 2 home opener, with most pundits predicting a Baltimore win despite injuries to Zay Flowers and other receivers and Ja’Kobi Lane being placed on IR. The discussion centers on Baltimore’s high-powered offense under new coordinator Declan Doyle, the push to reestablish home-field advantage, and the Saints’ potential to challenge; Baltimore may seek veteran help (Brandin Cooks) or trade targets (Aiyuk, Brian Thomas Jr.) if receiver depth becomes an issue.
CBS Sports flags five Week 2 favorites on upset alert: Lions at Bills, Bengals at Texans, Packers at Jets, Jaguars at Broncos, and Saints at Ravens. The piece notes high-powered offenses, potential defensive struggles, and key injuries (Zay Flowers’ hamstring status and Ja’Kobi Lane’s wrist) that could influence outcomes, including Baltimore’s short-week travel after Week 2.
Ravens receiver Zay Flowers did not practice again on Thursday with a hamstring issue and is listed as questionable for Week 2 versus the Saints; with Ja’Kobi Lane on injured reserve, Mark Andrews is likely to see a larger workload, and Elijah Sarratt and Devontez Walker could be active if Flowers sits.
Zay Flowers did not participate in Wednesday's Ravens practice due to a hamstring issue; an MRI will determine the severity and the team may hold him out for Week 2 against the Saints, though the injury is not believed to be serious. Flowers had a 5-150-1 line in Week 1, and if he sits, Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews would be the top targets for Lamar Jackson.
Week 1 showcased Jesse Minter’s Ravens looking like the franchise’s traditional self with a punishing run game and disciplined defense, plus Lamar Jackson’s efficient performance; other early stories included the Bills’ offensive surge under Joe Brady, the Bengals’ defense forcing four fumbles to spark a win, the Bears’ explosive offense, the Vikings’ Flores-led defense sealing a late comeback, and emerging questions around the Browns’ quarterback situation, alongside Saints’ rally and Cardinals’ upset over the Chargers with Giants showing aggressive, clock-killing execution.