Buffalo
Bills
11-2
41
FINAL
27
Dallas
Cowboys
5-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 41-27, solidifying their playoff aspirations. This victory not only keeps Buffalo in contention for the top seed but also complicates the Cowboys' playoff hopes as the season winds down.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys' offense with impressive numbers, throwing for 283 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his star receiver CeeDee Lamb, who amassed 143 receiving yards. However, it was James Cook III of the Bills who stole the spotlight on the ground, racking up 93 rushing yards and helping to maintain Buffalo's offensive momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that shifted the game's momentum in their favor. Greg Rousseau was a standout, recording three sacks, putting immense pressure on Prescott, while Davison Igbinosun's two interceptions proved pivotal in halting Dallas' scoring drives. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Igbinosun's second pick set up a touchdown that extended Buffalo's lead, ultimately sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 40 | 20 | 50% | 283 | 3 | 2 | 77.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 25 | 66% | 196 | 3 | 0 | 104.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 93 | 7.8 | 44 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 12 | 51 | 4.3 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 41 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 124 | 2 | 67 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 32 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Carlos Delgado | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marist Liufau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Bonner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 4 | 3 | 54 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 3 | 5 | 49 |

