Dolphins at Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 42, Miami Dolphins 37 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Dolphins 37 5 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 4 XP
Cowboys 42 6 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 6 XPDak Prescott 278 yds passingDe'Von Achane 128 yds rushingGeorge Pickens 183 yds receivingDee Winters 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 379 ยท 436Passing yards 252 ยท 222Rushing yards 127 ยท 214Completions 25/35 ยท 16/24Yards per carry 5.1 ยท 7.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 12d ago
In a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 42-37, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams sought crucial momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott led the charge, throwing for 278 yards, while George Pickens emerged as the standout receiver with an impressive 183 yards and a touchdown. On the other side, Darian Mensah showcased his talent for Miami, tossing four touchdown passes, and De'Von Achane contributed significantly on the ground with 128 rushing yards, keeping the Dolphins competitive throughout.
Defensively, the Cowboys made critical plays, highlighted by Dee Winters' seven total tackles, which helped stifle Miami's late-game efforts. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Dallas managed to hold off a potential game-winning drive, aided by a timely interception from Zach Lutmer. Ultimately, it was the Cowboys' ability to withstand pressure and capitalize on key moments that secured their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Darian MensahQB | 25/35 | 71% | 277 | 4 | 0 | 132.6 |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 16/24 | 67% | 278 | 3 | 1 | 128.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 24 | 128 | 5.3 | 23 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Kewan LacyHB | 22 | 90 | 4.1 | 31 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | โ | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler HarrellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Randall PorterTE | 7 | 103 | 14.7 | 46 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 34 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 23 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 35 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 9 | 183 | 20.3 | 73 | 3 | 48 | 0 |
| Tyler HarrellWR | 13 | 139 | 10.7 | 100 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 57 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | โ | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||||
| Teitum TuiotiLEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach LutmerCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey MooreREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John BullockWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle LouisSS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu BrentsSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Dee WintersSAM | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire HillCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White WeeksMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LT OvertonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | |||
| Pressley HarvinP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic ZvadaK | 1/1 | 4 | 36 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |