Jacksonville
Jaguars
10-4
27
FINAL
31
Dallas
Cowboys
11-2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 31-27, solidifying their playoff position as the season winds down. The stakes were high, and both teams fought hard to secure a crucial win as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Dak Prescott led the charge for the Cowboys, throwing for 244 yards and an impressive four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Meanwhile, Bhayshul Tuten of the Jaguars put on a stunning display on the ground, racking up 179 rushing yards, while Brian Thomas Jr. added 79 receiving yards to keep Jacksonville competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, including an interception by DaRon Bland that halted a potential Jaguars scoring drive late in the game. Although the Jaguars' Caleb Ransaw tallied six tackles and Travon Walker added 1.5 sacks, it was Dallas's timely defense and Prescott's offensive prowess that ultimately determined the outcome in this hard-fought contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 244 | 4 | 0 | 138.4 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 194 | 1 | 1 | 97.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 13 | 179 | 13.8 | 18 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 13 | 50 | 3.8 | 29 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 19 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 58 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 45 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 58 |
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 |

