Lamar Jackson does not hide his fears ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys

Lamar Jackson made his stance crystal clear on one of the biggest talking points ahead of the historic Week 3 showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro : the condition of the playing surface at Maracanã Stadium.

The Ravens quarterback was asked Wednesday about concerns surrounding the field, but insisted it's not something that deserves his attention.

I think the NFL do a great job of having their specialists go out there and, you know, look over the field. I can't worry about that. I just gotta worry about getting us a dub in Brazil, our first time in Rio. I feel we done played on bad fields plenty of times, so I can't really dwell on that. We're just going there to play football.

The comments reflect the mindset Baltimore is taking into its trip to Brazil , just days after suffering a surprising 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. That defeat prompted Jackson to call for an immediate response after the Ravens once again squandered a fourth-quarter lead.

Now, Baltimore will try to bounce back against the Cowboys , a challenge made even tougher with its top wide receiver still sidelined from practice. Even so, Jackson insists the team's performance—not the playing surface—remains the only priority.

Lamar Jackson refuses to let field concerns become a distraction

Jackson knows the Ravens have much bigger issues to address than the condition of the Maracanã pitch.

Against the Saints , Baltimore's offense struggled to find rhythm as Jackson failed to establish chemistry with the receiver filling in for injured Zay Flowers . The offensive line also had a difficult afternoon, allowing New Orleans' pass rush to generate constant pressure and record three sacks.

Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle also came under fire after virtually abandoning Derrick Henry in the second half, a decision that drew criticism from several former NFL players.

Baltimore is still searching for the explosive offensive identity many expected entering the season, but the team's concerns extend well beyond that side of the ball.

Maracanã field conditions remain under scrutiny

While Jackson and teammate Kyle Hamilton have downplayed the controversy, NFL field director Nick Pappas attempted to calm concerns by saying there are "no concerns at this time" regarding the playing surface.

However, that assessment differs from comments made by players from Brazilian club Flamengo , which calls the Maracanã home. Midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta recently claimed that "the field keeps getting worse."

Inside the Ravens' locker room, the message is simple: stay focused on football. Even so, head coach Jesse Minter and general manager Eric DeCosta will undoubtedly keep a close eye on the field conditions. The concern is understandable, especially after the Washington Commanders and New York Giants both lost their starting quarterbacks to serious injuries during the opening weeks of the season.