Dallas
Cowboys
2-0
28
FINAL
27
Carolina
Panthers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 28-27 in a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2028 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their standing in the league, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Panthers quarterback Haynes King delivered a standout performance, throwing for 326 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his command of the offense. Meanwhile, Denzel Boston led the Cowboys in receiving with 81 yards, while Chuba Hubbard contributed on the ground with 48 rushing yards, providing essential support for Dallas' offensive efforts.
Defensively, the Cowboys made crucial plays to secure the win, with Andre Cisco snagging an interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The Panthers' defense, anchored by Domani Jackson's seven tackles and Ahmad Moten Sr.'s sack, kept the game competitive, but it was the Cowboys' timely defensive stops that ultimately decided the outcome. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when Cisco's interception thwarted a potential game-winning drive for Carolina.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 31 | 21 | 68% | 326 | 4 | 1 | 128.4 |
| Malik Washington | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 226 | 2 | 1 | 89.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 14 | 48 | 3.4 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 46 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 21 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 32 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 59 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 18 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brandon Inniss | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | — | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | — | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domani Jackson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cormani McClain | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylin Jones | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Waller Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

