Los Angeles
Rams
2-2
23
FINAL
38
Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes matchup of Week 8, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 38-23, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The win not only boosts the Cowboys' confidence but also places them firmly in contention for the division title as the season approaches the halfway mark.
Dak Prescott led the offensive charge for Dallas, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his ability to find the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, Anthony Richardson Sr. of the Rams put up impressive numbers with 292 passing yards, but it was Jaylen Waddle's standout performance with 205 receiving yards that kept Los Angeles competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their presence felt with Quinnen Williams recording two crucial sacks, putting pressure on Richardson and disrupting the Rams' rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Prescott connected with his receivers to extend the lead, while the Rams struggled to respond effectively, allowing Dallas to maintain control and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 29 | 10 | 34% | 292 | 3 | 2 | 78.5 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 28 | 13 | 46% | 285 | 4 | 1 | 107.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 9 | 29 | 3.2 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 205 | 51.3 | 42 | 2 | 86 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 128 | 32.0 | 50 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 30 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 12 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Princeton Fant | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mack Callaway | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 3 | 5 | 39 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Araiza | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

