Los Angeles
Rams
3-4
41
FINAL
24
Dallas
Cowboys
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Rams topped the Dallas Cowboys 41-24 in a decisive Week 8 showdown, solidifying their standing in the competitive NFC. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the Rams took control early and never looked back, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Kyren Williams was a standout for the Rams, racking up an impressive 253 rushing yards, which kept the Cowboys' defense on its heels. Dak Prescott threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns for the Cowboys, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air, but the Rams' offense proved too potent overall. George Pickens also had a strong performance for Dallas, catching for 137 yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Rams' ground game.
Defensively, Myles Garrett was a game-changer, recording four sacks that disrupted Prescott's rhythm and pressured the Cowboys' passing attack. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Garrett's relentless pursuit led to a critical turnover on downs, allowing the Rams to extend their lead. Additionally, Emmanuel Forbes Jr. added an interception, further stifling Dallas' efforts and sealing the Rams' victory with a balanced display of defensive dominance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 33 | 15 | 45% | 319 | 3 | 3 | 72.6 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 176 | 1 | 4 | 51.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 15 | 253 | 16.9 | 55 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 12 | 33 | 2.8 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 137 | 45.7 | 46 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 26 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 13 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elias Neal | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thad Spain | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Smith | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 49 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 |

