The Dallas Cowboys are flying to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, tonight and will arrive Friday morning ahead of their Sunday game against the Baltimore Ravens. Coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed confidence that the team will arrive rested and ready to practice, per multiple outlets.
The matchup represents an unprecedented scenario in NFL history. Per CBS Sports, no NFL team has ever been asked to undertake what the Cowboys and Ravens are doing this week, though the reporting does not specify what makes this situation unique beyond the international travel itself.
Field conditions may present an additional concern. ESPN noted that Kenny Clark, a Dallas defensive tackle, previously played in Brazil for the Green Bay Packers two years ago on what was described as a "mushy" field. ESPN's reporting suggests questions about field conditions persist heading into Sunday's game, though the outlets provided do not elaborate on what those specific concerns are or whether conditions have changed since Clark's previous experience there.