Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
38
FINAL
20
Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Dallas Cowboys 38-20 in Week 4 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Falcons showcased their offensive firepower and strategic prowess to secure the victory.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 240 yards and a touchdown, while Bijan Robinson dominated on the ground with an impressive 149 rushing yards. Zachariah Branch also made a significant impact in the passing game, racking up 100 receiving yards, helping the Falcons maintain control throughout the contest.
Defensively, Atlanta's Kevin Byard III made a crucial interception that shifted the momentum in favor of the Falcons. Despite a solid effort from the Cowboys' Jalen Thompson, who recorded eight tackles, the Dallas defense struggled to contain Atlanta's offensive onslaught. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Falcons capitalized on the turnover, extending their lead and putting the game out of reach for Dallas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 240 | 1 | 0 | 123.2 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 227 | 0 | 1 | 70.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 25 | 149 | 6.0 | 25 | 4 | 43 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Eric Johnson | HB | 15 | 19 | 1.3 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Damon Rudolph | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shamir Clements | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 50 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 36 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 64 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 35 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Damon Rudolph | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Mooney | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Charles Mann | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Imani Knox | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Bartlett | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 58 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 59 |

