Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
40
FINAL
32
Detroit
Lions
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys outlasted the Detroit Lions with a final score of 40-32 in a thrilling Week 4 matchup of the 2028 season. Both teams entered the game looking to secure a pivotal win, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Malik Washington led the charge for Dallas, throwing for an impressive 300 yards and four touchdown passes, making him the standout performer of the game. His ability to connect with receivers in critical moments kept the Lions' defense on their heels, while Tank Dell’s 78 rushing yards for Detroit added a spark to their ground game. Sam LaPorta shone brightly for the Lions as well, racking up 164 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to seal the win.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark with Von Miller recording two critical sacks, disrupting the Lions' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Washington threw a touchdown pass that extended the lead, putting intense pressure on Detroit to respond. Despite Kerby Joseph's interception for the Lions, the Cowboys' defense held firm in the closing moments, ensuring their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Washington | QB | 31 | 21 | 68% | 300 | 4 | 1 | 124.9 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 250 | 2 | 1 | 105.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 78 | 78.0 | — | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | QB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 31 | 2.8 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 15 | 29 | 1.9 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 164 | 32.8 | 106 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 135 | 27.0 | 21 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 46 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Jones | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cormani McClain | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Robinson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daymion Sanford | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Posa | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 55 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

