Baltimore
Ravens
2-0
34
FINAL
37
Dallas
Cowboys
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeat the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 37-34, keeping their playoff hopes alive early in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish momentum, but it was Dallas that emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys with two touchdown passes, showcasing his precision in the pocket, while Mike Washington Jr. dominated on the ground with an impressive 139 rushing yards. Lamar Jackson kept the Ravens competitive, throwing for 357 yards and connecting with Zachariah Branch for 105 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Dallas's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Cowboys stepped up when it mattered most, with Shavon Revel Jr. making key tackles and Malachi Lawrence applying pressure with a sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Ravens fought hard, but Dallas's resilience proved decisive in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 29 | 23 | 79% | 357 | 2 | 0 | 140.9 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 243 | 2 | 2 | 104.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 9 | 139 | 15.4 | 34 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 42 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 13 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 44 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 46 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 59 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 15 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendal Daniels | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

