Arizona
Cardinals
2-5
27
FINAL
41
Dallas
Cowboys
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys secured a 41-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the league. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning, and the Cowboys delivered a commanding performance to keep their momentum rolling.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 275 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his dynamic playmaking ability. Javonte Williams contributed significantly on the ground with 99 rushing yards, while CeeDee Lamb was a standout in the passing game, racking up 131 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Cardinals' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Dallas' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, highlighted by Caleb Downs' interception and Rashan Gary's sack, which disrupted Arizona's offensive rhythm. The turning point came when the Cowboys scored back-to-back touchdowns in the third quarter, stretching their lead and putting the game out of reach for the Cardinals. The combination of timely defensive plays and a relentless offense ultimately sealed the deal for Dallas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 275 | 3 | 1 | 104.9 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 44 | 27 | 61% | 257 | 2 | 1 | 83.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 13 | 99 | 7.6 | 49 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 20 | 73 | 3.6 | 25 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 30 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 7 | 131 | 18.7 | 60 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 10 | 102 | 10.2 | 29 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Barron | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otito Ogbonnia | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 2 | 3 | 5 | 37 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 51 |

