Falcons at Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 41, Atlanta Falcons 20 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Falcons 20 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Cowboys 41 4 TD · 2 FG · 5 XPCam Ward 348 yds passingJaydon Blue 81 yds rushingGeorge Pickens 190 yds receivingAlontae Taylor 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 376 · 461Passing yards 281 · 348Rushing yards 95 · 113Completions 19/43 · 26/37Yards per carry 4.3 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 50d ago
In a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Atlanta Falcons with a commanding final score of 41-20, solidifying their position early in the 2027 season. The Cowboys showcased their offensive firepower, with both teams looking to gain momentum as they aim for playoff contention.
Leading the Cowboys’ charge was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for an impressive 348 yards and three touchdowns, displaying pinpoint accuracy throughout the contest. His favorite target, George Pickens, dominated the receiving game with 190 yards, making critical catches that kept the chains moving. Additionally, Jaydon Blue contributed on the ground with 81 rushing yards, helping to balance the offense and maintain pressure on the Falcons' defense.
Defensively, the Cowboys were formidable, highlighted by DaRon Bland's two interceptions that shifted momentum back in favor of Dallas at key moments. The Falcons struggled to contain the relentless Cowboys offense, and the turning point came when Bland picked off a pass deep in Atlanta territory, setting up a touchdown that pushed the lead to 31-13. The Falcons’ defense, led by Clark Phillips III and James Pearce Jr., fought valiantly but ultimately could not keep pace with the explosive Cowboys attack.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 19/43 | 44% | 281 | 1 | 4 | 35.1 |
Cowboys | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 26/37 | 70% | 348 | 3 | 1 | 115.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 15 | 68 | 4.5 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Waymond JordanHB | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 13 | 81 | 6.2 | 34 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 68 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 23 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Waymond JordanHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 10 | 190 | 19.0 | 121 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael TriggTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jahan DotsonWR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DaQuan JonesDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben RobertsMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice KnightWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique TuckerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||
| Alontae TaylorCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy AndersenSAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keldric FaulkLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT OvertonDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte KentCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Tyler DavisDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 2/2 | 5 | 44 |
| Other | |||
| Zane GonzalezK | 2/2 | 2 | 33 |
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
