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Ravens-Cowboys thriller in Rio sets ratings record for international game

The Ravens' 34-31 victory over the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, averaged 29.9 million viewers on CBS on Sunday, making it the most-watched NFL international game in history.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12:50 AM
Ravens-Cowboys thriller in Rio sets ratings record for international game
Key Things to Know
  • The Ravens' 34-31 win over the Cowboys in Brazil averaged a record 24.9 million viewers on CBS.
  • Viewership peaked at over 30 million during Tyler Loop's game-winning 56-yard field goal.
  • It became the most-watched Week 3 broadcast on CBS since 2014.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Baltimore Ravens' 34-31 victory against the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, averaged 24.9 million viewers on CBS, making it the most-watched NFL international game ever. The telecast audience peaked at more than 30 million viewers as Baltimore kicker Tyler Loop converted a game-winning 56-yard field goal on the final play.

The matchup marked the most-watched Week 3 game on CBS since 2014 and anchored a doubleheader averaging 21.45 million viewers. In comparison, the Week 1 game in Australia between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams drew 18.5 million viewers on Netflix.

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