Caleb Downs criticizes field conditions after Cowboys' loss in Brazil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs expressed frustration over the poor field conditions during the team's recent game in Rio de Janeiro, which they lost 34-31. Despite changing his cleats for better traction, Downs noted that the slippery turf became problematic as the game progressed. He acknowledged the team's mistakes were a contributing factor to the defeat but emphasized the challenges posed by the field. The Cowboys fell to 1-2 on the season following this international matchup, which was their first regular-season game held in Brazil. The team will need to address several issues before their next outing.
- •Caleb Downs criticized field conditions after the Cowboys' loss in Brazil.
- •Dallas lost 34-31, falling to 1-2 on the season.
- •Field conditions worsened during the game, impacting performance.
- •Downs made key defensive plays despite the turf issues.
- •The Cowboys must address execution challenges before their next game.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys’ Caleb Downs Blasts Brazil Field Conditions With Blunt ‘This Is Terrible’ Remark
"Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs changed his cleats throughout the week to handle the slippery turf. Still, the rookie and his teammates were not ready for how quickly the field worsened during the international game. Although Downs made several key defensive plays, poor footing became a major problem late in the game. He criticized the […] The post Cowboys’ Caleb Downs Blasts Brazil Field Conditions With Blunt ‘This Is Terrible’ Remark appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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