Dallas
Cowboys
7-6
44
FINAL
24
Los Angeles
Rams
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 clash, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Los Angeles Rams with a commanding 44-24 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. The Cowboys showcased their offensive prowess, while the Rams struggled to keep pace, ultimately leading to a disappointing outcome for the home team.
Dallas' offense was on fire, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for two touchdowns, and running back Brashard Smith, who dominated on the ground with an impressive 222 rushing yards. The Cowboys' dynamic playmakers consistently found ways to exploit the Rams' defense, while wide receiver CeeDee Lamb also made significant contributions to the scoring effort.
Defensively, the Cowboys were impactful, with Quinnen Williams leading the charge with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dallas capitalized on a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and seize control of the matchup. Despite a strong performance from Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who racked up 171 receiving yards, it wasn’t enough to change the course of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 246 | 2 | 1 | 114.3 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 3 | 75% | 133 | 2 | 1 | 116.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brashard Smith | HB | 14 | 222 | 15.9 | 80 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 64 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 111 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 62 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 46 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 9 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

