Dallas
Cowboys
9-3
31
FINAL
28
Seattle
Seahawks
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling clash in Week 13 of the 2026 season, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks, securing a 31-28 victory. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious, keeping their postseason hopes alive.
Sam Darnold had a standout performance for the Seahawks, throwing for 258 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. On the ground, it was Javonte Williams who shined for Dallas, rushing for 86 yards and adding a crucial score that helped propel his team to victory. Meanwhile, Jaxon Smith-Njigba put together an impressive receiving effort for Seattle, racking up 100 yards and keeping the pressure on Dallas throughout the game.
Defensively, the game turned when Jalen Thompson of the Cowboys intercepted a pass, halting a potential Seahawks scoring drive and shifting momentum back to Dallas. Although Terrion Arnold led Seattle with five tackles and Ernest Jones IV contributed a sack, it was the Cowboys' ability to create turnovers that ultimately determined the outcome. Both teams displayed resilience, but Dallas's defensive plays in key moments were pivotal in their narrow triumph.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 258 | 3 | 1 | 124.6 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 202 | 1 | 0 | 106.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 19 | 86 | 4.5 | 46 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 47 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 38 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 15 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 25 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jake Bobo | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

