Baltimore
Ravens
0-2
28
FINAL
35
Dallas
Cowboys
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens 35-28 in a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to solidify their early-season standings, the Cowboys emerged victorious in front of their home crowd, adding a crucial win to their record.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer for Dallas, throwing for 280 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability throughout the game. George Pickens also made a significant impact, leading the receiving corps with 84 yards, while the Cowboys' offense effectively capitalized on their opportunities to keep the scoreboard ticking. Lamar Jackson kept the Ravens competitive with his 80 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cowboys' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays that contributed to their victory, including an interception by DaRon Bland that shifted momentum in the second half. While the Ravens' Kyle Hamilton led the game with four total tackles, it was the Cowboys' ability to create turnovers and pressure that ultimately defined the outcome. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Bland's interception halted a promising Ravens drive, allowing Dallas to extend their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 280 | 4 | 1 | 119.7 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 229 | 3 | 1 | 122.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 57 | 4.1 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 34 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 22 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 35 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 21 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 8 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keondre Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

