Bills at Cowboys
Buffalo Bills 24, Dallas Cowboys 18 · Power 5 SZN 1
Final Score
Bills 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Cowboys 18 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPJosh Allen 153 yds passingJavonte Williams 78 yds rushingMichael Wilson 46 yds receivingLeo Chenal 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 343 · 280Passing yards 153 · 123Rushing yards 190 · 157Completions 21/29 · 18/33Yards per carry 5.6 · 6.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7h ago
In a tightly contested season opener, the Buffalo Bills topped the Dallas Cowboys 24-18, kicking off the 2027 campaign with a crucial victory. This matchup showcased the resilience of both teams, but ultimately, the Bills emerged victorious, setting a positive tone for the weeks to come.
Buffalo's offense was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 153 yards, effectively guiding his team down the field. Although he didn't throw any touchdowns, the Bills found the end zone through their ground game, proving to be a balanced attack. For the Cowboys, Dak Prescott delivered two touchdown passes, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win amidst a strong defensive effort from Buffalo.
On the defensive side, Leo Chenal of the Cowboys was a standout performer, racking up eight total tackles and contributing half a sack. However, the Bills' defense made a pivotal impact by stifling Dallas's late-game drives, maintaining their lead in critical moments. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Buffalo's defense forced a turnover on downs, allowing the Bills to run out the clock and seal the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 21/29 | 72% | 153 | 2 | 0 | 107.3 |
Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 18/33 | 55% | 123 | 2 | 0 | 83.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 12 | 73 | 6.1 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 33 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 11 | 38 | 3.5 | 22 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Quinden JacksonHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 10 | 78 | 7.8 | 41 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Zavier ScottHB | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 25 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Jaydn OttHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| Keon ColemanWR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaydn OttHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zavier ScottHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane DurantDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhai Hill-GreenWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT OvertonDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice PullockCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ameer SpeedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist LiufauLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'mauri WashingtonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 3 | 27 |
Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 1/2 | 1 | 44 |
