Dallas
Cowboys
7-6
43
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 43-42. Both teams entered the game vying for a stronger playoff position, and the high-scoring affair kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Dallas quarterback Joe Milton was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 346 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers in clutch moments. Meanwhile, Kyren Williams of the Rams rushed for 102 yards, while Puka Nacua dominated the receiving game with 166 yards, keeping the Rams' offense competitive throughout.
Defensively, the Cowboys' Dee Winters led the charge with eight total tackles, but it was the Cowboys' ability to make key stops that ultimately secured the victory. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys managed to hold off a late Rams drive, forcing a turnover on downs that sealed the win. Both teams fought hard, but Dallas emerged victorious in a contest that highlighted their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 44 | 23 | 346 | 5 | 1 | 106.8 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 32 | 22 | 319 | 2 | 0 | 121.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 18 | 102 | 5.7 | 3 | 21 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 14 | 83 | 5.9 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 166 | 23.7 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 3 | 42 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Andersen | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

