Arizona
Cardinals
2-5
33
FINAL
41
Dallas
Cowboys
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting Week 8 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Arizona Cardinals 41-33, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was Dallas that emerged victorious in a thrilling offensive showdown.
Jacoby Brissett was the standout performer for Arizona, throwing for an impressive 376 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to keep the game competitive. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams led the way for the Cowboys on the ground with 87 rushing yards, proving vital in maintaining possession and controlling the tempo of the game. The Cowboys' receiving corps also made significant contributions, ensuring that Dallas kept pace with Arizona's high-scoring efforts.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark with standout performances from Cobie Durant and Quinnen Williams. Durant recorded nine total tackles, anchoring the secondary against Brissett's aerial assault, while Williams dominated the line of scrimmage with three sacks, creating crucial pressure that disrupted Arizona's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Williams' relentless pursuit led to a critical sack, allowing Dallas to regain momentum and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 37 | 28 | 76% | 376 | 4 | 0 | 143.5 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 187 | 2 | 0 | 105.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 17 | 87 | 5.1 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 76 | 4.8 | 34 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 65 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Goodson | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 44 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 64 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 36 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 41 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26 |

