Lamar Jackson Has One Big Reason to Be Excited About Brazil Game
The Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson, is set to experience a different kind of NFL game when the Ravens visit Brazil later this month. The two-time MVP will headline a historic matchup that would see his side matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro on September 27 in Week 3.
The game will mark the first-ever regular-season contest for the NFL at Brazil’s iconic Maracanã Stadium. Yet, for Jackson, the trip offers more than another regular-season assignment. It’s a unique experience and atmosphere that connects the player, Jackson inclusive, with the passionate Brazilian fanbase.
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Lamar Jackson Excited To Experience Brazil
Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks to the field to play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jackson has opened up on the upcoming international matchup while discussing what makes the trip special. Rather than focusing solely on the game itself, he hails the opportunity as one that sees him experience a new country and a never-before-seen football culture. A recent appearance on the TV has the 29-year-old QB raving about the upcoming experience.
“I’m looking forward to playing in Brazil. Just to see the excitement. Just to experience Brazil.”
The upcoming tie headlines the opening weeks of the league as American football stars Grace is one of the league’s most important foreign markets. With more than 36 million NFL fans, we could well expect Brazil to light up the league as two of the league’s most recognizable franchises face off in Maracanã.
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The Ravens entered the game under first-year head coach Jesse Minter. However, the roster isn’t as new. Jackson remains the centerpiece of the team’s championship ambitions as Baltimore looks to return to contention.
We’d only need to check his 2025 season to remember his importance. Jackson’s 2025 season again highlighted his importance. He passed for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 13 games, while rushing for 349 yards and registering two touchdowns. Those numbers continued an exceptional career that has made Jackson one of the NFL’s biggest stars. He also boasts a unique combination of passing ability and rushing production that gives Baltimore a unique offensive identity.
At the other end of the pitch are the Cowboys, playing hosts in the historic match. Among other records, the September 27 tie will mark Dallas’ first international game since 2014. Also, it will mark a fresh renewal for a familiar rivalry between Baltimore and Dallas.
The NFL wants to strengthen its relationship with Brazilian fans through regular-season games and broader international engagement. Moreover, the league has committed to hosting at least three regular-season games at Maracanã over the next five years, reflecting Brazil’s growing importance in the NFL’s global strategy.
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For the Ravens, this will mark the franchise’s third international game. Their first two editions were held in London in 2017 and 2023. They will now make their first trip outside Europe later this month.
For now, though, the quarterback can focus on the season ahead. The Brazil feature offers him a rare opportunity to combine football with a new cultural experience. Maracanã should provide a memorable backdrop, with one of the league’s biggest global names leading Baltimore in a historic matchup against the Cowboys.
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