Miami
Dolphins
1-0
21
FINAL
24
Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 24-21. The victory not only boosts Dallas' record but also sets the tone for a competitive season ahead as both teams vie for playoff positioning.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys' offense with a strong performance, throwing for 213 yards and two touchdowns. CeeDee Lamb was his primary target, racking up an impressive 114 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and create big plays. On the ground, Rachaad White kept Miami in the hunt with 73 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Dolphins struggled to contain the Cowboys’ passing attack, which proved to be the game's turning point. While Ja'Quan McMillian recorded a solid nine total tackles and Jacob Rodriguez added a sack, Dallas' ability to convert key third downs and maintain possession in the second half ultimately sealed the victory. The Cowboys' defense held firm when it mattered, allowing them to withstand a late push from Miami.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 213 | 2 | 0 | 115.2 |
| Brandon Clinton | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 202 | 2 | 0 | 105.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachaad White | HB | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 59 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 16 | 64 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brandon Clinton | QB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Von Norris | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ian Edwards | FB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ciante Craig | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lajohntay Wester | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 114 | 19.0 | 17 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Matt Roby | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Lajohntay Wester | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Von Norris | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Short | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 31 |

