Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
30
FINAL
21
Miami
Dolphins
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 30-21, securing an important victory to kick off their season on the right foot. Both teams came in eager to establish their identity, but it was the Cowboys who seized the momentum and held on for the win.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led the charge with a stellar performance, throwing for 318 yards and connecting with standout receiver Jordyn Tyson for 118 yards. Despite the Dolphins’ Malik Willis throwing three touchdown passes, it was not enough to overcome the consistent offensive pressure from Dallas, which also featured a balanced ground attack.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark with Cobie Durant racking up 10 total tackles and Travon Walker notching two sacks, disrupting Miami's rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Dallas intercepted Willis, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory. The Cowboys' defense proved to be the backbone of their success, making critical stops when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 44 | 27 | 318 | 2 | 0 | 98.4 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 35 | 20 | 268 | 3 | 0 | 110.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 69 | 4.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 14 | 1.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 8 | 118 | 14.8 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 1 | 59 | 2 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Smith | TE | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobie Durant | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Franklin | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 54 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Birr | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

