Dallas
Cowboys
3-2
17
FINAL
35
Cincinnati
Bengals
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bengals topped the Dallas Cowboys 35-17 in Week 6 of the 2028 season. This victory not only boosts the Bengals' playoff hopes but also showcases their offensive brilliance against a formidable opponent.
Joe Burrow was in rare form, throwing for an impressive 522 yards and five touchdowns, solidifying his status as one of the league's elite quarterbacks. Ian Strong was his favorite target, racking up 209 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams led the Cowboys in rushing with 51 yards, but his efforts were not enough to match Cincinnati's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Bengals turned the tide with key plays, highlighted by Bryan Cook's interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Zabien Brown’s strong tackling performance, leading with four total tackles, helped contain Dallas’ attempts to rally. The turning point came in the second half when Burrow connected on a crucial touchdown pass that extended their lead, leaving the Cowboys struggling to catch up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 33 | 25 | 522 | 5 | 0 | 156.8 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 33 | 19 | 253 | 2 | 1 | 89.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 51 | 3.6 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Strong | WR | 9 | 209 | 23.2 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 150 | 25.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 6 | 127 | 21.2 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Wyatt Young | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominick McKinley | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Francis Brewu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamarcus Cooley | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rolijah Hardy | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

