Dallas
Cowboys
5-4
18
FINAL
32
Atlanta
Falcons
8-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Dallas Cowboys 32-18, securing their place in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was the Falcons who ultimately delivered a decisive performance on their home turf.
Michael Vick showcased his dual-threat abilities, throwing for three touchdowns and leading the Falcons' offense with precision. Bijan Robinson added a solid ground game with 71 rushing yards, while the receiving corps was bolstered by multiple targets, ensuring a balanced attack. Dak Prescott, despite the loss, put up impressive numbers with 290 passing yards and Herschel Walker shined with 116 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Atlanta's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Falcons made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor. Jalon Walker's two sacks disrupted Prescott's rhythm, while A.J. Terrell Jr. anchored the unit with seven total tackles, maintaining pressure throughout the game. The turning point came in the third quarter when Vick connected with a touchdown pass that extended Atlanta's lead to two scores, a gap the Cowboys couldn't close despite their efforts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 55 | 32 | 58% | 290 | 2 | 1 | 77.0 |
| Michael Vick | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 208 | 3 | 3 | 97.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 12 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Herschel Walker | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Vick | QB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herschel Walker | HB | 16 | 116 | 7.3 | 145 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 113 | 37.7 | 39 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 41 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 8 | 87 | 10.9 | 29 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | โ | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | โ | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Snoop Dogg | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Cory Trice Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrus Wheat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 42 |

