Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
26
FINAL
36
Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 36-26, capturing their second win of the season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish early momentum in the 2027 campaign, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious in a closely contested affair.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 238 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with key targets. Jake Ferguson was a standout receiver, racking up an impressive 119 yards, while Jaydon Blue contributed significantly on the ground with 76 rushing yards, helping to maintain offensive balance throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Kenny Clark was a dominant force with three sacks, consistently pressuring Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who finished with 282 passing yards but struggled to find rhythm against the relentless Dallas defense. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Prescott's third touchdown pass sealed the deal, allowing Dallas to hold off a late Chargers push and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 282 | 2 | 0 | 119.0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 238 | 3 | 2 | 105.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 8 | 76 | 9.5 | 12 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 26 | 2.4 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 119 | 19.8 | 8 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 55 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 42 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 19 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 23 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Clark | DT | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dan Jackson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

