Arizona
Cardinals
1-6
24
FINAL
27
Dallas
Cowboys
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 27-24. This Week 8 showdown was crucial for both teams as they continue to vie for playoff positioning in the competitive NFC landscape. The Cowboys managed to hold off a late-game push from Arizona, securing their victory.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys' offense with two touchdown passes, while Javonte Williams contributed significantly on the ground with 89 rushing yards. The Cardinals' Carson Beck showcased his skills with 327 passing yards, finding Isaac TeSlaa for 167 of those yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win. Both quarterbacks displayed impressive performances, but Prescott's efficiency proved decisive.
Defensively, the Cowboys made critical plays that altered the game's momentum. Caleb Downs led the team with eight total tackles, while Malachi Lawrence recorded two sacks, putting pressure on Beck throughout the contest. Joey Porter Jr. sealed the game with an interception, marking a pivotal moment that ultimately helped Dallas secure the victory and maintain their position in the playoff race.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 44 | 25 | 57% | 327 | 2 | 1 | 86.0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 164 | 2 | 0 | 94.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 89 | 6.4 | 58 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 14 | 57 | 4.1 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Tyler Goodson | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 9 | 23 | 2.6 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 12 | 167 | 13.9 | 30 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 13 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otito Ogbonnia | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 |

