Dallas
Cowboys
8-0
31
FINAL
28
Green Bay
Packers
8-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers, finishing with a score of 31-28. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard to secure a favorable position heading into the postseason. The Cowboys' victory not only solidifies their playoff berth but also leaves the Packers with questions to answer heading into the offseason.
Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton was instrumental in the win, throwing for three touchdowns and keeping the offense dynamic. He connected frequently with his receivers, while Jaydon Blue added a solid ground game with 77 rushing yards. On the other side, Jordan Love had an impressive outing for the Packers, racking up 358 passing yards and keeping his team competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Cowboys made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Jalen Thompson led the charge with five total tackles and an interception, showcasing his ability to impact the game. Rashan Gary added pressure with a sack, contributing to a defense that ultimately stifled the Packers' last-minute attempts to tie the game, marking a significant turning point that secured the Cowboys’ victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 33 | 24 | 73% | 358 | 2 | 1 | 115.4 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 226 | 3 | 1 | 115.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 17 | 77 | 4.5 | 24 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 13 | 37 | 2.8 | 33 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Wayne Knight | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Horton | WR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 53 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 40 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 75 | 75.0 | 41 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 32 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 23 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Wayne Knight | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Savion Williams | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | FB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jontez Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 52 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

