Arizona
Cardinals
3-3-1
49
FINAL
66
Dallas
Cowboys
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Arizona Cardinals 66-49 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the Cowboys' explosive offense proved too much for the Cardinals to handle, marking a pivotal moment in their campaign.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott delivered a jaw-dropping performance, throwing for 630 yards and a staggering seven touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Caleb Douglas emerged as his favorite target, racking up 223 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times, while Jeremiyah Love of the Cardinals fought valiantly on the ground, amassing 121 rushing yards to keep his team competitive.
The Dallas defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Nate Wiggins' two interceptions that shifted momentum at key moments. Jalen Thompson led the defense with four tackles, contributing to a solid overall effort that stifled the Cardinals' progress when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Wiggins' first interception set up a touchdown, allowing the Cowboys to seize control before halftime.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 36 | 29 | 81% | 630 | 7 | 1 | 146.7 |
| Max Duggan | QB | 26 | 21 | 81% | 374 | 4 | 2 | 126.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 16 | 121 | 7.6 | 17 | 3 | 27 | 1 |
| Max Duggan | QB | 10 | 89 | 8.9 | 14 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 9 | 223 | 24.8 | 78 | 4 | 65 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 174 | 58.0 | 72 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 172 | 19.1 | 116 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 8 | 112 | 14.0 | 38 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 64 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 20 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 9 | 23 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

