Dallas
Cowboys
2-0
78
FINAL
70
Detroit
Lions
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 78-70. Both teams entered this game looking to solidify their early-season standings, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious in this high-scoring shootout.
Dallas quarterback Julian Sayin put on a dazzling performance, throwing for an astounding 584 yards and nine touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers at will. KJ Duff also had a standout game, racking up 213 receiving yards, making crucial catches that helped propel the Cowboys' offense. On the ground, Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions was a force to be reckoned with, accumulating 417 rushing yards and keeping the pressure on Dallas throughout the contest.
The defensive efforts were highlighted by Derwin James Jr., who led the Lions with 10 total tackles, but it was the Cowboys' ability to counter Detroit's offensive onslaught that ultimately decided the game. A key turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Dallas managed to stop a critical drive, forcing the Lions to settle for a field goal instead of a touchdown. This defensive stand allowed the Cowboys to maintain their slim lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | QB | 42 | 26 | 62% | 584 | 9 | 0 | 145.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 10 | 6 | 60% | 138 | 2 | 0 | 143.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 37 | 417 | 11.3 | 158 | 6 | 69 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Dallas Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Duff | WR | 9 | 213 | 23.7 | 64 | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 5 | 182 | 36.4 | 86 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 8 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 55 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Dallas Wilson | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 43 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyngston Villiamu-Asa | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaiden Ausberry | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Williams Nwaneri | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Brock Taylor | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

