Minnesota
Vikings
4-2
21
FINAL
59
Dallas
Cowboys
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Minnesota Vikings 59-21 in Week 7 of the 2028 season. The Cowboys entered the game looking to solidify their playoff positioning, and they certainly delivered with an explosive offensive display.
Leading the charge for Dallas was quarterback Jalon Daniels, who threw for an impressive 349 yards and an astounding seven touchdown passes. Rachaad White complemented the aerial assault with a staggering 227 rushing yards, making it a nightmare for the Vikings' defense. Meanwhile, Minnesota's Justin Jefferson showcased his skills with 200 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Cowboys' relentless attack.
Defensively, the Cowboys were equally formidable, with Grant Delpit snagging two crucial interceptions that thwarted any potential momentum from Minnesota. The turning point came late in the first half when Delpit's first interception set up a quick touchdown, shifting the game's momentum firmly in Dallas's favor. With a dominant offensive and opportunistic defense, the Cowboys outlasted the Vikings, putting the rest of the league on notice.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 35 | 27 | 77% | 349 | 7 | 1 | 135.5 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 308 | 2 | 2 | 102.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachaad White | HB | 21 | 227 | 10.8 | 45 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Jaydn Ott | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 7 | 200 | 28.6 | 137 | 2 | 91 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 116 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 65 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 49 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Trent Henderson | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 18 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rondale Moore | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonathan Romero | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDGE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDGE | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Carr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Cartwright | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taurean York | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Julian Killings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermond McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Simeon Coleman | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bam Martin-Scott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Taylor | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 56 |
| Max Gilbert | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

