Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-7
28
FINAL
35
Dallas
Cowboys
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations while dealing a significant blow to the Steelers' postseason hopes. Both teams entered the game with momentum, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer, throwing for 314 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his prowess as a leader on the field. George Pickens also had a remarkable game, racking up 161 receiving yards, making crucial catches that propelled the Cowboys’ offense forward. Meanwhile, James Peoples led the Steelers in rushing with a modest 48 yards, but it was clear that Pittsburgh struggled to keep pace with Dallas' explosive aerial attack.
Defensively, the Cowboys were formidable, with LT Overton recording four total tackles and an impressive three sacks, disrupting the Steelers' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Overton's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Cowboys to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Steelers fought valiantly but could not overcome the Cowboys' defensive dominance when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 314 | 4 | 2 | 99.3 |
| Demond Williams | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 154 | 1 | 0 | 114.8 |
| Eugene Wilson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Peoples | HB | 8 | 48 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Demond Williams | QB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaliq Lockett | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 161 | 40.3 | 27 | 1 | 75 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 10 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 20 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 12 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| James Peoples | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT Overton | DT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adon Shuler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

