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Preseason Thriller: Ravens Capitalize on Cowboys' Miscues for Victory
16 Aug
Summary
- Ravens take early lead with safety and field goal
- Cowboys' QB Rush throws costly interception returned for touchdown
- Defensive fronts dominate, with sacks and turnovers
On August 17, 2025, the preseason matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys saw the Ravens take an early lead. The Ravens won the opening coin toss and chose to receive, setting the tone for the game.
While Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush completed his first pass for a first down, the Ravens' defensive front soon began to swarm him, forcing a Baltimore punt. The Cowboys' offense then struggled, with a short gain and a loss of yards on their first two plays, followed by a sack in the end zone for a safety.
The Ravens then moved the ball well, taking advantage of the Cowboys' defensive strategy of playing their corners off the line of scrimmage. However, the Cowboys' defense stood tall near the end zone, forcing the Ravens to settle for a field goal, making the score 5-0.
The Cowboys' next possession saw more struggles, with Joe Milton's incompletions leading to a punt. But the tide turned when Cooper Rush threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown by the Ravens' Andrew Booth, giving the Cowboys a 7-5 lead at the end of the first quarter.
This preseason clash showcased the intensity of both teams' defenses, with sacks, turnovers, and a safety highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup.
