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NFL Confirms Rio Field Readiness for Upcoming Game

Updated 2026-09-26 15:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Nick Pappas, NFL field director, confirms that the Rio field has undergone additional improvements and is now ready for Sunday's game between the Ravens and Cowboys. The league assures fans there is no need to worry about the playing surface.

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Rio field gets final touches, 'no need to worry' NFL says

NFL field director Nick Pappas said Saturday that the league has made additional improvements to the Rio field and that "things check out" ahead of Sunday's game between the Ravens and Cowboys.

2026-09-26 16:27 UTC