Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys

The preseason clash between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys on August 16, 2025, at AT\&T Stadium was one-sided for much of the night as the Ravens cruised to a 31–13 win. Baltimore struck first when undrafted rookie Keyon Martin blew past the line to sack Joe Milton for a safety, and the early jolt of momentum only grew stronger with a Tyler Loop field goal. Dallas briefly fought back with a defensive touchdown, but the visitors dictated the pace from there and never looked back.

The Cowboys gave their fans hope when Andrew Booth jumped a route and returned an interception 40 yards for a pick-six, swinging the score in Dallas’ favor at 7–5. But the spark was short-lived, as the Ravens regained rhythm through efficient quarterback play and smart decision-making. Cooper Rush settled in after the turnover and orchestrated a drive capped by a short touchdown pass to Keith Kirkwood, flipping control back to Baltimore.

In the second quarter, the Ravens steadily pulled away. Loop drilled field goals from 51 and 42 yards to stretch the lead, showing off the kind of composure that later earned him the nod as Baltimore’s kicker for the season. Dallas’ offense sputtered through the half, with Milton struggling to find open targets, while the Ravens’ defense swarmed to shut down drives before they gained any traction. By the break, Baltimore carried an 18–7 advantage and firm control of the contest.

The second half was much of the same, with Baltimore methodically adding to their cushion. Loop tacked on another long field goal, while D’Ernest Johnson capped a grinding drive with a short touchdown run that highlighted the Ravens’ depth in the backfield. Though the Cowboys managed a field goal of their own, it barely dented the margin, and Loop sealed the night with a booming 53-yarder, underscoring the Ravens’ dominance in every phase of the game.

For Baltimore, the evening was defined by sharp execution and emerging standouts. Loop’s 5-for-6 performance, including two field goals from beyond 50 yards, was the headline, while Rush threw for 198 yards and a score to steady the offense. On defense, Reuben Lowery’s end-zone interception added another highlight to a unit that looked well-prepared. Meanwhile, the Cowboys left with more questions than answers—Milton was picked once and held under 125 passing yards, the run game lacked punch, and the team never found consistent rhythm. As preseason tests go, it was a clear win for Baltimore’s depth and a sobering reminder for Dallas of how much work lies ahead.