Cowboys at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 35, Dallas Cowboys 30 · Mano E Mano Gaming Hub
Final Score
Cowboys 30 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Falcons 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPMichael Penix Jr 381 yds passingBijan Robinson 59 yds rushingZachariah Branch 116 yds receivingA.J. Terrell Jr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 231 · 459Passing yards 234 · 368Rushing yards -3 · 91Completions 22/30 · 19/28Yards per carry -0.8 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17h ago
In a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 35-30. This victory keeps the Falcons firmly in the playoff hunt, showcasing their resilience against a tough Dallas squad.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who delivered a stellar performance with 381 passing yards and three touchdown passes. He connected effectively with Zachariah Branch, who racked up 116 receiving yards, including several key catches that kept the chains moving. Bijan Robinson added to the offensive firepower with 59 rushing yards, complementing the aerial attack.
Defensively, the Falcons stepped up when it mattered most, with A.J. Terrell Jr. snagging an interception that shifted momentum in Atlanta's favor. Billy Bowman Jr. anchored the defense with seven total tackles, providing crucial stops throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Falcons forced a turnover on downs, allowing them to maintain their narrow lead and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 21/30 | 70% | 252 | 2 | 1 | 103.7 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 19/28 | 68% | 381 | 3 | 1 | 131.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Jake FergusonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 10 | 59 | 5.9 | 39 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Jake FergusonTE | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 46 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 4 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 24 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 56 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 64 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 11 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Evan StewartWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| DaRon BlandCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin MooreCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem BilesMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Falcons | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| King MackSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |