Dallas
Cowboys
0-7
38
FINAL
47
Buffalo
Bills
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Buffalo Bills outlasted the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 47-38, boosting their playoff hopes in a tightly contested contest. Both teams came in looking to solidify their standings, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Josh Allen was the star of the show for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 430 yards and five touchdowns, carving up the Cowboys' secondary with precision. On the opposing side, Jaydon Blue led the ground game for Dallas with 109 rushing yards, while CeeDee Lamb notched 127 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Despite their efforts, the Cowboys fell short as Buffalo maintained control of the scoreboard.
Defensively, the game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Ed Oliver recorded a critical sack, disrupting the Cowboys' momentum at a pivotal moment. Although Derion Kendrick led Dallas with three total tackles and DaRon Bland snagged two interceptions, the Bills' ability to stop Dallas in key situations ultimately sealed their victory. Buffalo's defense stepped up when it mattered most, ensuring their high-octane offense could continue to put points on the board.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 430 | 5 | 3 | 112.6 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 34 | 14 | 41% | 234 | 3 | 3 | 57.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 13 | 109 | 8.4 | 16 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 19 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 119 | 9.2 | 96 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 28 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 24 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 13 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 37 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Bauer | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Johnston | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26 |

