Seattle
Seahawks
3-5
38
FINAL
41
Dallas
Cowboys
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks, clinching a 41-38 victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. With both teams fighting for position in the playoff race, this high-stakes matchup delivered in every sense, showcasing offensive firepower and defensive grit.
Jalen Milroe was the standout for Seattle, throwing for an impressive 341 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be a formidable presence in the pocket. His connection with Jaxon Smith-Njigba was particularly potent, as Smith-Njigba racked up 172 receiving yards, making crucial catches to keep the Seahawks in the game. On the ground, Travis Etienne Jr. led the Cowboys with 80 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that complemented their aerial assault.
Defensively, the game turned on a pivotal moment when Travon Walker recorded a sack that stalled a potential game-tying drive for the Seahawks. While the Cowboys' defense struggled at times, they managed to make key stops when it mattered most, allowing them to hold off Seattle's late-game surge. Devon Witherspoon's nine total tackles kept the Seahawks competitive, but it was the Cowboys' ability to execute under pressure that ultimately sealed their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 43 | 26 | 60% | 341 | 5 | 0 | 124.2 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 315 | 2 | 0 | 120.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 68 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 9 | 71 | 7.9 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| George Holani | HB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 24 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 10 | 172 | 17.2 | 79 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 136 | 19.4 | 58 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 48 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Smith | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 19 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Fuller | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 1 | 1 | 5 | 34 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 51 |

