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Cowboys focus on business mentality in Rio before Ravens game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:17 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Cowboys focus on business mentality in Rio before Ravens game

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys are in Rio de Janeiro preparing for their NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer emphasized a business trip mentality, minimizing leisure activities. The Cowboys practiced at Flamengo's training grounds, while the Ravens trained at Botafogo. Both teams arrived in Brazil after long flights. Quarterback Dak Prescott, making his international debut, noted the team’s focus on winning and plans to rest ahead of the game. The matchup is part of a record nine international contests this NFL season, with some tickets still available for fans.

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•Cowboys practice in Rio for Ravens game on Sunday
•Schottenheimer emphasizes a focus on winning
•Prescott aims for full recovery before the game
•Teams arrived following 10-hour flights
•Some tickets remain for Sunday's matchup

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9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys emphasize business trip mentality as they practice in Rio ahead of their game vs Ravens

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The Dallas Cowboys began their preparations in Rio de Janeiro on Friday for their game against the Baltimore Ravens with an eye on the task at hand and not the sights for which the city is known. Brian Schottenheimer, coaching in his first international game as the Cowboys’ head coach, said players were well aware their visit to Brazil would feel like a business trip. “It’s a little bit different from other road games,” Schottenheimer said.
— Yahoo Sportsby MAURICIO SAVARESE

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