Dallas
Cowboys
1-14
20
FINAL
6
Atlanta
Falcons
6-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 17 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 20-6, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its end. With both teams vying for momentum, the Cowboys showcased their dominance on the field, delivering a performance that emphasized their offensive strength and defensive prowess.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 228 yards, while Javonte Williams added a solid ground game with 70 rushing yards. George Pickens was the standout receiver, racking up 96 yards through the air and proving to be a reliable target for Prescott throughout the contest. This offensive trio played a pivotal role in maintaining the Cowboys' control of the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Malachi Lawrence leading the charge with 2.5 sacks, putting significant pressure on the Falcons’ quarterback. Jalen Thompson also made his mark with an interception, further stifling Atlanta’s attempts to generate any momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Cowboys' defense forced a turnover, allowing Dallas to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 228 | 0 | 0 | 86.3 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 33 | 17 | 52% | 193 | 0 | 1 | 56.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 56 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| go get Heem | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 9 | 96 | 10.7 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| go get Heem | WR | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bralen Trice | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anterio Thompson | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stan Kendricks | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 53 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 4 | 4 | 0 | 49 |

