Jacksonville
Jaguars
4-5
32
FINAL
39
Dallas
Cowboys
6-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 39-32, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. Both teams fought hard, but the Cowboys managed to hold off a late surge from the Jaguars, showcasing their resilience under pressure.
Trevor Lawrence had a standout performance for Jacksonville, throwing for 276 yards and delivering four touchdown passes, demonstrating his ability to make big plays when it counted. Meanwhile, Demond Claiborne of the Cowboys made headlines with an impressive 413 rushing yards, providing Dallas with a formidable ground game that kept the Jaguars' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays that turned the tide of the game. Quinnen Williams recorded 1.5 sacks, applying pressure on Lawrence and disrupting the Jaguars' rhythm, while Joey Porter Jr. secured an interception that proved critical in the second half. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys' defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, allowing Dallas to seal the victory and maintain their momentum heading into the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 276 | 4 | 3 | 109.7 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 7 | 6 | 86% | 110 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 49 | 413 | 8.4 | 92 | 5 | 82 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ameer Abdullah | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 36 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 60 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 15 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hunter | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

