Jacksonville
Jaguars
7-7
60
FINAL
49
Dallas
Cowboys
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown in Week 16 of the 2026 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 60-49. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff positioning, but it was the Jaguars who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys’ offensive effort, throwing for 219 yards and three touchdowns while also showcasing a strong running game with Javonte Williams racking up an impressive 181 rushing yards. George Pickens contributed significantly as a target, finishing with 91 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the explosive performance of the Jaguars’ offense.
On the defensive side, the Jaguars made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Eric Murray stood out with two key interceptions, disrupting Dallas' momentum at critical moments. Although the Cowboys' defense managed to rack up eight total tackles from Jalen Thompson and two sacks from Rashan Gary, it was Jacksonville's ability to capitalize on their turnovers that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 28 | 12 | 219 | 3 | 5 | 66.5 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 18 | 9 | 90 | 2 | 0 | 101.6 |
| Quinn Ewers | QB | 7 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 1 | 35.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 19 | 181 | 9.5 | 2 | 48 | 1 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 21 | 175 | 8.3 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 12 | 126 | 10.5 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 2 | 49 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Eric Murray | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaVon Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Durfee | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 52 |

