Falcons at Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 30, Atlanta Falcons 23 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Falcons 23 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Cowboys 30 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XPMichael Penix Jr 281 yds passingMark Fletcher Jr. 138 yds rushingDrake London 86 yds receivingDeMarvion Overshown 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 408 · 400Passing yards 281 · 144Rushing yards 127 · 256Completions 20/31 · 15/30Yards per carry 5.5 · 7.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
The Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 30-23 in a crucial Week 14 matchup that impacts playoff positioning. Both teams came into this contest with momentum, but it was the Cowboys who managed to secure the victory on their home turf.
Offensively, the Cowboys were led by a standout performance from Mark Fletcher Jr., who rushed for an impressive 138 yards, showcasing his ability to power through the Falcons' defense. Quarterback Joe Milton contributed effectively, throwing for a touchdown while managing the game with precision. On the other side, Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. threw for 281 yards, connecting with Drake London for 86 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cowboys' offensive push.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays that shifted the game's momentum. DeMarvion Overshown was a force with eight total tackles, while Kenny Clark added pressure with a sack, disrupting the Falcons' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys' defense held strong in the red zone, denying Atlanta a chance to tie the game and sealing their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 20/31 | 65% | 281 | 1 | 0 | 104.3 |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 15/30 | 50% | 144 | 1 | 0 | 74.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 19 | 72 | 3.8 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 49 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Mark Fletcher Jr.HB | 11 | 138 | 12.5 | 115 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 21 | 92 | 4.4 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 69 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| CeeDee LambWR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr.HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayce BrownWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Colby ParkinsonTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will EcholesDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr.LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| DeMarvion OvershownSAM | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake RodriguezDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen CarsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason SmithDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 2 | 40 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 3/3 | 3 | 49 |