Cowboys at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 41, Dallas Cowboys 17 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Cowboys 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Falcons 41 6 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJoe Milton 398 yds passingCJ Baxter 84 yds rushingBrian Thomas Jr 141 yds receivingKain Medrano 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 278 · 421Passing yards 169 · 379Rushing yards 109 · 42Completions 9/15 · 22/28Yards per carry 6.4 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a dominating performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 41-17, securing their place in the early season standings. The Falcons' explosive offense and relentless defense proved too much for the Cowboys, who struggled to keep pace throughout the game.
Falcons quarterback Joe Milton was the standout performer, racking up an impressive 398 passing yards and throwing five touchdowns to lead his team decisively. Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as his favorite target, finishing the game with 141 receiving yards, which played a crucial role in stretching the Cowboys' defense. Meanwhile, CJ Baxter led the Cowboys' ground game with 84 rushing yards but lacked the necessary support to mount a significant comeback.
Defensively, Kain Medrano was a force for the Falcons, contributing six total tackles, two sacks, and helping to disrupt the Cowboys' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when a crucial interception by Eric Stokes shifted momentum in favor of Atlanta, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead. This win demonstrates the Falcons' potential as they look to build on their early-season success.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 9/15 | 60% | 188 | 2 | 2 | 104.1 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 22/28 | 79% | 398 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| CJ BaxterHB | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 48 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 11 | 42 | 3.8 | 28 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Nyck HarborWR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | — | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| CJ BaxterHB | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 48 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 38 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Tyler HarrellWR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 25 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 28 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Colby ParkinsonTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jam MillerHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Kain MedranoWILL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradyn SwinsonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey WhiteLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ameer SpeedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Mack IIREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 1/1 | 2 | 43 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |