Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
30
FINAL
28
Detroit
Lions
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 30-28, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. With both teams vying for a shot at the championship, the stakes were high, and the game did not disappoint.
Offensively, Cam Ward led the Cowboys with a stellar performance, throwing for two touchdowns to help secure the victory. Meanwhile, Jalen Milroe put up impressive numbers for the Lions, racking up 281 passing yards. Detroit’s Jaylen Waddle emerged as a standout receiver, amassing a remarkable 211 receiving yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground with 91 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays, highlighted by Alontae Taylor's crucial interception that shifted momentum in the second half. Jaishawn Barham added pressure on Milroe with a pivotal sack, which contributed to the Lions' struggles in critical moments. The turning point came late in the game when Dallas's defense held strong, ensuring that a last-minute push from Detroit fell just short, allowing the Cowboys to secure their place in the next round.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 281 | 2 | 1 | 116.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 220 | 2 | 0 | 111.0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 1 | 50% | 12 | 0 | 1 | 29.1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 21 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 13 | 42 | 3.2 | 32 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 211 | 42.2 | 73 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 52 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 46 | 0 | 48 | 1 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Henderson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing Tindall | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 68 |

