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Video shows grassless patches at Maracanã before Cowboys-Ravens matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Video shows grassless patches at Maracanã before Cowboys-Ravens matchup

Summary

Ahead of the Week 3 game between the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, a video has emerged showing concerning grassless patches on the playing surface at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. NFLPA executive director JC Tretter stated that the field requires 'stitching' for better traction and stability. While the league has not relocated the game, Tretter expressed concerns about playability and performance rather than outright injury risks. The status of the field has been a prominent issue in the lead-up to Sunday’s contest.

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Status Watch

•The game is scheduled for Sunday between the Cowboys and Ravens.
•Tretter highlighted concerns over the field's traction and stability.
•Video evidence shows patchy areas that could impact players.
•No relocation of the game has been announced despite concerns.
•NFLPA experts will continue to evaluate field conditions before kickoff.

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9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys: Stunning Video of Grassless Patches Emerges Before Ravens Game

What they're saying

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The playing surface at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been a big talking point this week before the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens play on Sunday. For good reason, as a video emerged on Saturday that is of concern for the players of both teams before the Week 3 contest between the […] The post Cowboys: Stunning Video of Grassless Patches Emerges Before Ravens Game appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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