Falcons at Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 27, Atlanta Falcons 14 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Falcons 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Cowboys 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPTrinadad Chambliss 215 yds passingBijan Robinson 71 yds rushingCeeDee Lamb 103 yds receivingJessie Bates III 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 119 · 250Passing yards 39 · 201Rushing yards 80 · 49Completions 4/8 · 22/26Yards per carry 11.4 · 2.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
The Dallas Cowboys topped the Atlanta Falcons 27-14 in a pivotal Week 8 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches the final stretch. With both teams vying for crucial conference standings, the Cowboys' victory showcased their offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Trinadad Chambliss led the way for Dallas, throwing for 215 yards and two touchdowns, efficiently distributing the ball and keeping the Falcons' defense on their heels. CeeDee Lamb was a standout receiver, racking up 103 yards, while Bijan Robinson provided the Falcons with a solid ground game, totaling 71 rushing yards but unable to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark with Rashan Gary's impressive 1.5 sacks, disrupting Atlanta's offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dallas scored back-to-back touchdowns, establishing a lead that the Falcons couldn't overcome. Despite a valiant effort from Jessie Bates III, who recorded six total tackles for Atlanta, the Cowboys' defense maintained control and ultimately secured the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| John MateerQB | 4/8 | 50% | 77 | 1 | 0 | 123.4 |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Trinadad ChamblissQB | 22/26 | 85% | 215 | 2 | 1 | 110.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 9 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| John MateerQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Trinadad ChamblissQB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaac BrownHB | 10 | 19 | 1.9 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 12 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| CeeDee LambWR | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Isaac BrownHB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 38 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron ThomasREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Taylor IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin MooreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |