Arizona
Cardinals
4-2-1
15
FINAL
34
Dallas
Cowboys
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys topped the Arizona Cardinals with a decisive 34-15 victory in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This win boosts the Cowboys’ momentum as they aim to solidify their playoff positioning while the Cardinals continue to seek answers on both sides of the ball.
Taylen Green was electric for Dallas, throwing for 180 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers in crucial moments. Jahmyr Gibbs complemented the passing game with an impressive 118 rushing yards, effectively keeping the Cardinals' defense on their heels. Chris Brazzell II also contributed significantly, leading all receivers with 79 yards, helping to stretch the field and open up scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Cowboys were aggressive, with Arvell Reese contributing a key sack and D'Angelo Ponds snagging an interception that shifted momentum in favor of Dallas. The turning point came in the second quarter when Ponds' interception set up a quick touchdown, putting the Cowboys ahead 21-7 and forcing the Cardinals to play catch-up for the remainder of the game. With this performance, Dallas demonstrated their capability to dominate both offensively and defensively, setting the tone for the rest of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 12 | 11 | 180 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 15 | 7 | 130 | 2 | 3 | 77.0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 118 | 7.4 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | 82 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 76 | 6.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Winston Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 44 |

