Dallas
Cowboys
5-1
55
FINAL
21
Minnesota
Vikings
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys cruised to a commanding 55-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7 of the 2028 season, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the league. With this win, the Cowboys continue to build momentum as they chase a playoff spot, while the Vikings struggle to regain their footing.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 268 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. Javonte Williams contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 79 rushing yards to keep the Minnesota defense on its heels. Meanwhile, KJ Duff shined for the Vikings with 94 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Cowboys' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Jeremiah Cooper leading the charge with eight total tackles. Quinnen Williams made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, while Cobie Durant added a crucial interception that shifted momentum firmly in Dallas's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Durant's pick led to a quick touchdown, propelling the Cowboys to a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 31 | 24 | 77% | 268 | 3 | 0 | 134.8 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 36 | 20 | 56% | 242 | 1 | 2 | 62.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 19 | 79 | 4.2 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 29 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 9 | 37 | 4.1 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Deon Pickett | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duane Drayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Duff | WR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 72 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Duane Drayton | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 19 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Cooper | FS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist Liufau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Jackson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Heldt | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 49 |

