Dallas
Cowboys
2-5
10
FINAL
31
Albuquerque
Armadillos
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 9 matchup, the Albuquerque Armadillos triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 31-10, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Armadillos showcased their dominance as they turned the tide in this critical game, leaving the Cowboys scrambling for answers.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Albuquerque, throwing for 177 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team with precision and poise. Ray Davis contributed significantly on the ground with 70 rushing yards, while Dalton Kincaid emerged as a reliable target, amassing 60 receiving yards. The offense operated smoothly, capitalizing on key opportunities to build a comfortable lead.
Defensively, the Armadillos were relentless, with Ed Oliver recording two sacks and Kaleb Elarms-Orr snagging two interceptions, further stifling any hope of a Cowboys comeback. The game's turning point came when Elarms-Orr picked off a pass in the second quarter, setting up a touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in Albuquerque's favor. With their strong defensive performance, the Armadillos not only secured the win but also sent a statement to the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 20 | 83% | 177 | 2 | 2 | 90.4 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 16 | 5 | 31% | 67 | 0 | 4 | 5.9 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Davis | HB | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 10 | 24 | 2.4 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 46 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 54 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 28 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Colbert | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 58 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 |

