Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
35
FINAL
7
Detroit
Lions
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Detroit Lions 35-7 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The Cowboys aimed to assert their dominance early in the season, and they certainly delivered with an all-around strong showing.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for two touchdowns and facilitating a potent aerial attack. CeeDee Lamb was his top target, racking up 110 receiving yards, while Blake Corum dominated on the ground with 120 rushing yards. The Cowboys' offense was relentless, combining their potent passing game with a powerful running attack to keep the Lions' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Cowboys were equally impressive, with LT Overton recording two sacks and DaRon Bland snagging an interception to halt any momentum from Detroit. The turning point came early in the second half when Bland's interception shifted the game's momentum firmly in favor of Dallas, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead. Overall, the Cowboys' defensive prowess played a crucial role in securing this decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 18 | 10 | 56% | 157 | 1 | 3 | 63.6 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 142 | 2 | 0 | 134.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 19 | 120 | 6.3 | 27 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 49 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 25 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight McGlothern | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre' Watson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

