Dallas
Cowboys
7-9
26
FINAL
24
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 26-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested season. Both teams entered the game with significant stakes, looking to solidify their standing as the postseason approaches.
Ty Simpson was the standout performer for the Cowboys, showcasing his arm strength and accuracy by throwing for 334 passing yards and three touchdown passes. His ability to connect with receivers in crucial moments proved vital, as he orchestrated scoring drives that kept the Bengals on their heels throughout the game.
The defensive efforts were also pivotal, with the Cowboys managing to force key turnovers that shifted momentum in their favor. A critical interception late in the fourth quarter halted a Bengals drive, allowing Dallas to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. This defensive play marked a turning point, underscoring the importance of both offense and defense in this closely fought contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 32 | 26 | 334 | 3 | 0 | 141.4 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 32 | 22 | 210 | 2 | 1 | 94.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley | HB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 14 | 46 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taiwan Jones | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Blake Ross | FB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Sanders | WR | 6 | 119 | 19.8 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Lotzeir Brooks | WR | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| AJ Green | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Blake Ross | FB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deion Jones | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jimmy Smith | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin McCourty | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gavin Williams | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | LEDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa lli | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reshad Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ra'Shede Hageman | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylaun Henry | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deshawn Simmions | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William Jackson III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ace Alston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Fowler | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demarcus Lawrence | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Henderson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denario Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr. | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Smith | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Forbath | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |

