Denver
Broncos
4-4
10
FINAL
23
Dallas
Cowboys
7-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 15 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 23-10, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season winds down. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious, showcasing their strength on both sides of the ball.
Dallas quarterback Julian Sayin led the charge, throwing for two touchdowns and helping the Cowboys maintain control throughout the game. On the ground, Malik Davis contributed with 75 rushing yards, while Denver’s Courtland Sutton stood out with a strong performance, racking up 116 receiving yards despite his team's struggles. Bo Nix put up 272 passing yards for the Broncos but ultimately fell short in the end zone.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Caleb Downs leading the team in tackles with 10, and Malachi Lawrence adding a sack to his stats. The turning point of the game came when Marlon Humphrey intercepted a crucial pass, halting a potential scoring drive for Denver and swinging the momentum firmly in favor of Dallas. This defensive effort not only stifled the Broncos' chances but also paved the way for the Cowboys to secure a comfortable win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 45 | 27 | 60% | 272 | 1 | 4 | 47.6 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 166 | 2 | 2 | 64.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Davis | HB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 22 | 40 | 1.8 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Collier | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 10 | 116 | 11.6 | 29 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 31 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Luke Reynolds | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 26 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 3 | -5 | -1.7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | SAM | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KP Price | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wesley Bissainthe | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Fletcher | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 31 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 |

