Atlanta
Falcons
0-0
17
FINAL
31
Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship clash, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 31-17, securing their place in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. The stakes were high, and the Cowboys delivered a performance that showcased their offensive prowess and resilience under pressure.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 376 yards and two touchdowns, guiding his team with precision. Stroud's connection with wide receiver George Pickens was particularly noteworthy, as Pickens racked up a staggering 180 receiving yards, making several key catches that extended drives and shifted momentum in favor of Dallas. Although the ground game was less dominant, Zach Charbonnet contributed with 33 rushing yards, providing crucial support to the aerial attack.
On the defensive side, the Cowboys made their mark with a standout performance from cornerback Kamari Lassiter, who recorded an interception that halted an Atlanta drive and swung momentum back to Dallas. While the Falcons' Josh Metellus led the game with five tackles and Alex Highsmith added a sack, it was ultimately the Cowboys’ defensive plays at critical moments that sealed the victory. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Lassiter's interception led to a pivotal touchdown, giving Dallas a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 30 | 22 | 73% | 376 | 2 | 1 | 123.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 208 | 1 | 3 | 46.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 10 | 18 | 1.8 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Zay Jones | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 10 | 180 | 18.0 | 63 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 6 | 133 | 22.2 | 35 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 43 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 9 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 41 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Clark | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

