Buffalo
Bills
2-6
14
FINAL
38
Dallas
Cowboys
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 38-14 victory. With playoff implications on the line, Dallas solidified their positioning in the postseason race while Buffalo struggled to keep pace.
Dak Prescott led the charge for the Cowboys, throwing for 220 yards and two touchdowns, effectively managing the game and finding key targets when necessary. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams shined on the ground, racking up 118 rushing yards and finding the end zone, while DJ Moore put up a valiant effort for the Bills with 144 receiving yards. Despite the loss, Josh Allen threw for 253 yards, but could not connect consistently enough to secure points.
Defensively, the Cowboys were a formidable force, highlighted by Jaishawn Barham's 1.5 sacks and Caleb Downs’ interception that shifted momentum. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Downs picked off Allen, leading to a quick touchdown that extended the Cowboys' lead to 24-7. This pivotal moment not only showcased Dallas's defensive prowess but also put them in control of the game, allowing them to outlast the Bills and secure a crucial win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 21 | 55% | 253 | 1 | 1 | 73.6 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 209 | 2 | 0 | 108.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 15 | 118 | 7.9 | 58 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 72 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 8 | 144 | 18.0 | 53 | 1 | 64 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Pat Callahan | WR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Kaseem Parker | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T Cowan | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 45 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

