Los Angeles
Rams
0-0
24
FINAL
55
Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding season opener, the Dallas Cowboys triumphed over the Los Angeles Rams with a decisive 55-24 victory. With both teams looking to set the tone for the 2027 season, the Cowboys made a powerful statement, showcasing their offensive prowess while asserting themselves as early contenders in the league.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 344 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his elite passing skills. CeeDee Lamb was a dual threat, racking up 132 receiving yards and contributing significantly on the ground with 96 rushing yards. This impressive offensive output proved too much for the Rams' defense to handle, as Dallas consistently found ways to exploit mismatches.
Defensively, the Cowboys played a crucial role in sealing the win, with Caleb Downs snagging an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. While Myles Garrett of the Rams recorded a solid seven tackles and one sack, it was the Cowboys' defensive pressure that disrupted the Rams’ rhythm. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Dallas scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 344 | 4 | 0 | 132.4 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 38 | 22 | 58% | 205 | 1 | 1 | 70.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 79 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 14 | 80 | 5.7 | 47 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 67 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 132 | 22.0 | 63 | 1 | 57 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 65 | 2 | 69 | 2 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 14 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jamari Thrash | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashad Wisdom | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 46 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 53 |

