Arizona
Cardinals
1-6
6
FINAL
41
Dallas
Cowboys
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Arizona Cardinals 41-6 in Week 8 of the 2026 season, solidifying their dominance in the NFC. With this win, the Cowboys continue to build momentum as they push towards the playoffs, while the Cardinals struggle to find their footing amid a challenging season.
Dak Prescott was the standout performer, throwing for 285 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Cardinals' defense. Javonte Williams contributed significantly as well, adding 58 rushing yards, while Trey McBride led the Arizona receiving corps with 83 yards, though his efforts were overshadowed by the scoreboard.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Quinnen Williams recording two sacks that disrupted Arizona's offensive flow. Cobie Durant also made a pivotal play, intercepting a pass that shifted momentum firmly in Dallas's favor. The turning point came early in the second half when Prescottβs fourth touchdown pass extended their lead to 28-6, leaving the Cardinals reeling and unable to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 285 | 4 | 0 | 126.5 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 34 | 16 | 47% | 179 | 0 | 1 | 50.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 58 | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 11 | 31 | 2.8 | β | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | β | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 7 | 3 | 0.4 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | β | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | β | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 54 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 44 |