Dallas
Cowboys
1-1
45
FINAL
44
Minnesota
Vikings
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 45-44. Both teams entered the game looking to assert themselves in the early part of the season, but it was Dallas that emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Derrick Henry was the standout for the Cowboys, rushing for an impressive 337 yards, showcasing his dominance on the ground. Meanwhile, Alexander Gettaway contributed significantly through the air, racking up 165 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target. The Vikings' Player 555221189 threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns, keeping the game competitive until the very end.
Defensively, the Cowboys made critical plays to secure the win, with JT Tuimoloau recording two sacks that disrupted the Vikings' rhythm. Bobby Okereke's interception also proved pivotal, halting a potential game-winning drive from Minnesota. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Dallas' defense held strong, allowing just enough time for their offense to seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duece Cannon III | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 311 | 3 | 3 | 103.9 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 20 | 8 | 40% | 183 | 2 | 0 | 106.8 |
| Jake Browning | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 42 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Alexander Gettaway | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 27 | 337 | 12.5 | 194 | 4 | 76 | 0 |
| Duece Cannon III | QB | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Alexander Gettaway | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Gettaway | WR | 7 | 165 | 23.6 | 12 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 17 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 8 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Ronny Lexington | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 19 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Norman Windsor | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 25 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 |

