Buffalo
Bills
5-6
35
FINAL
38
Dallas
Cowboys
9-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 38-35, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, as the Bills looked to secure their postseason spot while the Cowboys aimed to solidify their standing in a competitive conference.
Dallas quarterback Joe Milton had an impressive outing, throwing for 408 yards and leading his team with precision. Meanwhile, Bills' quarterback Josh Allen matched him with four touchdown passes, showcasing their offensive prowess. Sincere Brown emerged as a standout for the Cowboys, racking up 191 receiving yards, which proved pivotal in the close contest.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key stops, including a sack from LT Overton that disrupted the Bills' rhythm in crucial moments. The game turned when Dallas capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to maintain momentum and ultimately secure the victory. With Terrel Bernard leading the Bills in tackles, the defense fought hard, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cowboys' explosive offense when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 408 | 3 | 1 | 131.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 364 | 4 | 2 | 111.1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 12 | 28 | 2.3 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy Ryans | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sincere Brown | WR | 6 | 191 | 31.8 | 34 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 154 | 51.3 | 74 | 3 | 96 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 147 | 36.8 | 68 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 28 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 66 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 26 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jesse Cano | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Andy Ryans | FB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Victor Westerman | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacquez Farrow | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Staley | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23 |
| Mitchell Baker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 |
| Pete Acosta | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

