Arizona
Cardinals
3-4
16
FINAL
30
Dallas
Cowboys
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 30-16, showcasing their dominance in the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Cowboys' confidence but also solidifies their position in the playoff race as the season heats up.
Offensively, Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns, while Javonte Williams made a significant impact on the ground, racking up an impressive 248 rushing yards. KJ Hamler was the standout receiver for Arizona, catching six passes for 95 yards, but the Cardinals struggled to keep pace with the Cowboys' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Cowboys made crucial plays, highlighted by Cobie Durant's interception that swung momentum in their favor. Although Arizona's Zaven Collins managed to record half a sack, the Cardinals' defense couldn't contain the Cowboys' relentless rushing attack, which proved to be the turning point in the game as Dallas pulled away in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 182 | 1 | 1 | 95.8 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 18 | 13 | 72% | 165 | 2 | 0 | 137.4 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 19 | 248 | 13.1 | 48 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 15 | 108 | 7.2 | 15 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Hamler | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 62 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 71 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 |

