Cowboys vs. Ravens Preseason Recap: Rush's Homecoming Leads to Convincing Win

Ravens Beat Cowboys 31-13 in Preseason; Rush and Loop Shine in Texas Return

Saturday night at AT&T Stadium was more than just a preseason game—it was a night of homecomings for Baltimore quarterback Cooper Rush and rookie kicker Tyler Loop, both returning to their North Texas roots as the Ravens cruised to a 31-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Cooper Rush’s Mixed Return

After seven years backing up Dak Prescott in Dallas, Cooper Rush faced his former team wearing Baltimore colors. He completed 20 of 30 passes for 198 yards, threw a touchdown on a gutsy fourth-down play, but also threw a pick-six to Cowboys cornerback Andrew Booth. Rush showed the experience of a solid NFL veteran, likely ready to back up Lamar Jackson this season. When asked about the significance of beating his old team, he stayed humble: “It was cool to be back, see a lot of old teammates.” Ravens coach John Harbaugh praised his steady camp performance.

Tyler Loop Emerges as Baltimore’s New Kicker

Rookie kicker Tyler Loop stole the spotlight by nailing field goals from 53, 52, 42, 36, and 29 yards, missing just once from 50. A former Lovejoy High and Arizona player, Loop celebrated his hometown debut in front of about 30 friends and family. With Justin Tucker released this offseason, Loop earned the starting job. Coach Harbaugh affirmed, “He’s earned it,” while Loop himself emphasized the ongoing challenge: “Got to still earn it every day.”

Cowboys’ Quarterback Uncertainty Continues

Joe Milton, trying to fill Rush’s former backup role, struggled through an uneven outing—completing 9 of 18 passes for 122 yards with an interception and little offensive rhythm. Coach Brian Schottenheimer noted the struggles weren’t Milton’s alone: “We didn’t get in a rhythm.” Dallas’s offense recorded just 176 total yards, managing one big play—a 49-yard catch by Jonathan Mingo, who later left with a knee injury. Without Dak Prescott suiting up, and with third-stringer Will Grier barely contributing, Dallas’s quarterback situation remains unresolved.

Game Highlights and Notes

• D’Ernest Johnson sealed the game with a 2-yard touchdown run.

• Dallas first-round pick Tyler Booker debuted at right guard.

• Ravens’ Keyon Martin recorded a safety early by sacking Milton in the end zone.

• Dallas’s ground game stalled, with Miles Sanders leading at just 15 yards.

• Baltimore dominated all key statistics, outgaining Dallas 399 to 176 and achieving 16 first-half first downs compared to Dallas’s two.

What’s Next?

The Ravens travel to Washington next Saturday, confidently 2-0 in the preseason. The Cowboys return home Friday to host Atlanta, still searching for answers at backup quarterback and hoping to improve their offense before the regular season.

Final Score: Ravens 31, Cowboys 13. Arlington natives Rush and Loop gave the home crowd something to cheer, while Dallas faces a challenging road ahead.

Here is the box score summary of the Ravens vs. Cowboys preseason game:

Team	1st Q	2nd Q	3rd Q	4th Q	Total
Ravens	5	13	3	10	31
Cowboys	7	0	3	3	13

Key Team Stats

Statistic	Ravens	Cowboys
Total Yards	399	176
Passing Yards	273	125
Rushing Yards	148	51
First Downs	16 (1st half)	2 (1st half)

Ravens Passing

Player	Comp/Att	Yards	TD	INT
Cooper Rush	20/30	198	1	2
Devin Leary	5/10	53	0	0

Ravens Rushing

Player	Att	Yards	TD
Rasheen Ali	19	62	0
D’Ernest Johnson	11	61	1
Myles Gaskin	7	20	0

Ravens Receiving

Player	Rec	Yards	TD
Devin Walker	6	61	0
Anthony Miller	4	55	0
Darnell Washington	4	45	0

Cowboys Passing

Player	Comp/Att	Yards	TD	INT
Joe Milton	9/18	122	0	1
Will Grier	1/5	33	0	0

Cowboys Rushing

Player	Att	Yards	TD
Miles Sanders	7	15	0
DJ Vaughn	5	11	0

Cowboys Receiving

Player	Rec	Yards	TD
Jonathan Mingo	1	49	0
Peyton Fant	1	33	0

Special Teams Scoring

• Ravens kicker Tyler Loop made field goals from 53, 52, 42, 36, and 29 yards, missing one from 50 yards.

• Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey made field goals of 47 and 36 yards.

• Ravens Keyon Martin recorded a safety by sacking Joe Milton in the end zone.

What’s Next?

The Ravens travel to Washington next Saturday, flying high after a 2-0 preseason start and confident in their new acquisitions. The Cowboys host Atlanta Friday, still searching for answers at backup quarterback and hoping offensive struggles don't bleed into the regular season.

Final Score: Ravens 31, Cowboys 13. Arlington natives Rush and Loop gave local fans something to cheer, while Dallas looks to regroup and refocus before Week 1.