Atlanta
Falcons
4-0
31
FINAL
24
Dallas
Cowboys
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship clash, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Dallas Cowboys 31-24, securing their spot in the Super Bowl and continuing their quest for glory in the 2026 season. Both teams came into this matchup with high stakes, but it was the Falcons who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive grit.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was Bijan Robinson, who turned in an electrifying performance with 242 rushing yards, establishing himself as a key playmaker in the Falcons' game plan. Dak Prescott of the Cowboys also had a strong showing, tossing two touchdown passes and accumulating 196 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the relentless Falcons attack. CeeDee Lamb contributed significantly for Dallas with 97 receiving yards, providing a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. James Pearce Jr. recorded a sack, applying pressure on Prescott, while Trenton Simpson's interception proved pivotal, halting a potential game-tying drive for the Cowboys. The turning point came when Simpson's pick gave Atlanta the momentum it needed, allowing them to control the clock and secure the victory in the final minutes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 196 | 2 | 4 | 69.4 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 6 | 2 | 33% | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 21 | 242 | 11.5 | 21 | 3 | 68 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 16 | 142 | 8.9 | 69 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 34 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 38 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 |

