The Dallas Cowboys are heading to Brazil for a historic Week 3 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. However, concerns surrounding the playing surface at Maracanã Stadium have done little to rattle Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer. With reports of divots, uneven patches, and heavy wear on the field, the Cowboys have remained in communication with the NFL about the venue’s preparation.

Schottenheimer, however, offered a remarkably simple response when asked about the conditions: “I have no concerns.”

The Cowboys are scheduled to host Baltimore at the iconic Rio de Janeiro venue. NFL turf personnel are working alongside local officials to prepare the surface for American football. Rather than allowing the logistical discussion to become a distraction, Schottenheimer is keeping his attention on the football itself. That means preparing for Lamar Jackson and a Ravens offense capable of creating problems both through the air and on the ground. The international trip presents plenty of unique challenges. Still, Dallas’ head coach appears confident that the field will not become one of them.

The Cowboys’ communication with league officials has continued throughout preparations for the Brazil game. Everything remains on schedule for the Week 3 matchup. That allows Schottenheimer and his staff to focus on the tactical demands of facing Baltimore rather than the venue. After navigating the opening portion of the 2026 campaign, Dallas now has an opportunity to make its mark on an increasingly global NFL stage. Maracanã will provide an unfamiliar setting. However, the Cowboys are treating the contest as another important test rather than a logistical experiment. With Schottenheimer making it clear that he has “no concerns,” the message inside Dallas is straightforward. Whatever awaits on the field in Rio, the Cowboys intend to be ready for it.