Dallas
Cowboys
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16
FINAL
24
New York
Jets
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the New York Jets outlasted the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 24-16. Both teams aimed to start the 2027 season on a high note, but it was the Jets who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Julian Woodley led the charge for New York, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns, displaying both accuracy and poise under pressure. Breece Hall added a powerful ground game with 112 rushing yards, while Omar Cooper Jr. proved to be a reliable target, racking up 131 receiving yards to keep the chains moving and the Jets on the scoreboard.
The Jets' defense was equally impressive, highlighted by Minkah Fitzpatrick's six total tackles and Joseph Ossai's three sacks, which consistently pressured the Cowboys' offense. A critical turning point came in the fourth quarter when Ossai's pressure forced a turnover on downs, allowing the Jets to maintain their lead and secure the win. The combination of offensive firepower and defensive grit propelled New York to a strong start this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Woodley | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 247 | 3 | 1 | 109.4 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 236 | 2 | 2 | 84.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 21 | 112 | 5.3 | 42 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 15 | 72 | 4.8 | 51 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Julian Woodley | QB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Frazzie Wynn | HB | 11 | 36 | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 7 | 131 | 18.7 | 37 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 47 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| Lajohntay Wester | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 25 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh DiNapoli | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Frazzie Wynn | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Short | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cordale Crowley | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavarius Barkley | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dean Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Winkler | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Childress | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 60 |
| Enrique Dominguez | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 |

