Dallas
Cowboys
2-3
27
FINAL
41
Atlanta
Falcons
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons secured a decisive 41-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6 of the 2027 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams battling for positioning, the Falcons' win puts them firmly in the mix as they aim for a postseason run.
Jayden Daniels led the Cowboys with an impressive performance, throwing for 326 yards and two touchdowns, while Alexander Gettaway emerged as his favorite target, racking up 236 receiving yards. On the ground, Jaydon Blue paced the Falcons with 85 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded offensive effort that kept the Cowboys on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys struggled to contain the Falcons' high-octane offense, and while Marcus Jones recorded three interceptions, it wasn’t enough to swing momentum in Dallas's favor. The turning point came in the third quarter when the Falcons scored back-to-back touchdowns, extending their lead and forcing the Cowboys to play catch-up, ultimately sealing the game with a strong finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 40 | 21 | 53% | 326 | 2 | 4 | 56.8 |
| Duce Harris | QB | 17 | 5 | 29% | 161 | 2 | 3 | 66.1 |
| Alexander Gettaway | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 1 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Duce Harris | QB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 10 | 19 | 1.9 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Alexander Gettaway | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Gettaway | WR | 11 | 236 | 21.5 | 26 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 4 | 128 | 32.0 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 30 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 35 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellionte Dumervil | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

