Green Bay
Packers
0-0
34
FINAL
77
Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Dallas Cowboys overwhelmed the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 77-34, kicking off the 2028 season in emphatic fashion. This explosive performance not only sets the tone for the Cowboys' campaign but also serves as a wake-up call for the Packers as they look to regroup after a tough loss.
Julian Sayin was nothing short of sensational, throwing for an astounding 586 yards and securing nine touchdown passes to lead the Cowboys' aerial assault. Isaiah Horton was his favorite target, racking up 179 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the offensive onslaught. Meanwhile, Ashton Jeanty struggled to find running room for the Packers, managing just 30 rushing yards, highlighting the stark contrast in offensive efficiency between the two teams.
Defensively, the Cowboys were equally impressive, with Kelley Jones leading the team with seven total tackles and Jalen Carter adding a sack to pressure the Packers' offense. The game turned decisively in the Cowboys' favor early on, as a flurry of touchdowns from Sayin and a strong defensive push stifled any momentum from Green Bay. Although Christian Benford intercepted a pass for the Packers, it was not enough to shift the tide in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | QB | 45 | 31 | 69% | 586 | 9 | 1 | 141.8 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 51 | 31 | 61% | 356 | 1 | 3 | 63.8 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 67 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 4 | -8 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 7 | 179 | 25.6 | 88 | 4 | 61 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 13 | 164 | 12.6 | 126 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Dallas Wilson | WR | 9 | 154 | 17.1 | 69 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 9 | 123 | 13.7 | 25 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 47 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Jordan Watkins | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 71 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 28 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 42 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelley Jones | FS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Korie Black | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Jaiden Ausberry | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyngston Villiamu-Asa | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Marlon Humphrey | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip Lewis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JaDon Blair | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Henry Daley | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |

