Arizona
Cardinals
3-4
16
FINAL
44
Dallas
Cowboys
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Arizona Cardinals 44-16 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Cowboys continue to solidify their position as a formidable contender in the league, while the Cardinals struggle to find their footing.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for two touchdowns and keeping the offense in sync throughout the game. CeeDee Lamb was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 150 yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. Javonte Williams contributed significantly on the ground with 67 rushing yards, showcasing the Cowboys' balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Malachi Lawrence recording an impressive three sacks, disrupting any rhythm the Cardinals attempted to establish. Kenny Moore II added a crucial interception, further tilting the momentum in favor of Dallas. The turning point came early in the second half when the Cowboys scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for Arizona.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 37 | 25 | 301 | 1 | 1 | 90.0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 35 | 21 | 288 | 2 | 0 | 105.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 17 | 67 | 3.9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 24 | 1.8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| James Conner | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 7 | 150 | 21.4 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 9 | 123 | 13.7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist Liufau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 5 | 5 | 3 | 53 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 55 |

