Lamar Jackson didn’t need much time to poke at one of the NFL’s most famous nicknames.
With the Ravens set to face the Cowboys in Brazil this weekend, Jackson was asked about Dallas being known as “America’s Team.” His response landed with a grin: “This is America, that's Brazil,” Jackson said with a smile.
It was a sharp little jab, and it came with some history behind it. Jackson has beaten Dallas twice without a loss, and his most recent meeting with the Cowboys turned into a big day for Baltimore’s quarterback.
He threw for 182 yards, ran for another 87 and accounted for two touchdowns in a 28-25 win. The final score made it look tighter than it really was, with Dallas putting up 19 points in the fourth quarter.
This time, though, the setting is different. Jackson hasn’t seen the Cowboys in Rio before, and that overseas stage adds another wrinkle to a matchup already carrying attention.
There has been concern about the field conditions, but Jackson brushed that aside. He said “he can't worry about that” and made it clear his focus is on getting the win.
The Ravens arrive in Brazil after a tough loss to the Saints, so they need a response. Jackson’s comment about “America’s Team” is only one small part of a bigger international spotlight, but it gives the matchup a little extra edge.
Now the question is simple: can Dallas turn the joke back on Jackson, or will he stay unbeaten against the Cowboys when the game is played on foreign soil?
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