Jacksonville
Jaguars
7-7
34
FINAL
37
Dallas
Cowboys
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 37-34, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams fighting for postseason positioning, the stakes were high, and the Cowboys managed to secure a crucial victory at home.
Dak Prescott was the star of the night, throwing for 358 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Ryan Flournoy was his top target, racking up 162 receiving yards, while Javonte Williams contributed with 63 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the Jaguars on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays when it mattered most. Caleb Downs led the team with eight total tackles, while Quinnen Williams added a sack and Jalen Thompson secured an interception that shifted momentum in the Cowboys' favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Thompson’s pick allowed Dallas to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory against a resilient Jaguars squad.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 32 | 27 | 84% | 358 | 5 | 0 | 152.8 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 36 | 22 | 61% | 254 | 2 | 2 | 77.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 63 | 4.5 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 16 | 51 | 3.2 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 7 | 162 | 23.1 | 77 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 29 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 55 |

