Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens delivered one of the most remarkable last-second victories in recent NFL history Sunday, thanks to a late fourth-quarter decision made by the Dallas Cowboys. In a thrilling 34-31 win in Rio de Janeiro, Jackson was able to set up the winning field goal because the Cowboys chose to send the kickoff into the end zone, which ran no time off the clock. After the touchback gave the ball to the Ravens at their 35-yard line with seven seconds remaining, Jackson completed a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Zay Flowers.

Tyler Loop then drilled a 56-yard field goal with no time remaining, redemption for the second-year kicker after his miss in last season's finale ended Baltimore's season. It marked the latest start to a game-winning drive off a kickoff since 1978 (including playoffs), according to ESPN Research. Ravens coach Jesse Minter praised the execution, noting that with seven seconds left, the Cowboys' decision to kick a touchback gave Baltimore the opportunity they needed.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer explained the touchback choice was influenced by earlier kickoff issues, aiming to play for overtime. Jackson called it a 'get down, timeout' situation, a scenario practiced since training camp, and praised Flowers' route and his own composure under pressure. Loop celebrated his first career winning field goal by running into the end zone and striking Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siu' signature move, with teammates lifting him afterward.