Patriots at Cowboys
New England Patriots 49, Dallas Cowboys 28 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Patriots 49 5 TD · 2 FG · 5 XP
Cowboys 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPAnthony Richardson Sr 298 yds passingKene Nwangwu 73 yds rushingXavier Worthy 94 yds receivingKendall Williamson 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 367 · 358Passing yards 275 · 272Rushing yards 92 · 86Completions 15/33 · 20/40Yards per carry 8.4 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a commanding performance, the New England Patriots topped the Dallas Cowboys 49-28 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Patriots showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the hunt for postseason glory.
Cam Ward led the charge for New England, tossing four touchdown passes and contributing significantly to the team's explosive scoring. Kene Nwangwu added to the offensive fireworks with 73 rushing yards, while Xavier Worthy of the Cowboys kept pace with 94 receiving yards, showcasing the firepower on both sides of the ball. Anthony Richardson Sr. threw for 298 yards, but it was New England's efficient execution that proved decisive.
The Patriots' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Kendall Williamson's two interceptions and Trey Hendrickson's two sacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when Williamson's pick set up another quick touchdown for New England, allowing them to pull ahead and maintain control of the game. With a balanced attack and a relentless defense, the Patriots sent a clear message with this victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 15/33 | 45% | 275 | 4 | 3 | 76.3 |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 20/40 | 50% | 298 | 3 | 4 | 60.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Kene NwangwuHB | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Blake WatsonHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler GoodsonHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Trey BensonHB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Brady BoydWR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 55 | 1 | 42 | 1 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 33 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 36 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kene NwangwuHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 16 | 1 | 46 | 1 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 8 | 90 | 11.3 | 80 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 33 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 26 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Kendall WilliamsonFS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Korie BlackCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey HendricksonREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi ObiazorWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-DavisCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-BallSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona FordDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Nate WigginsCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin MooreCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalyx HuntREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle HamiltonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Matt PraterK | 2/2 | 5 | 46 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Jason SandersK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |