Miami
Dolphins
1-0
43
FINAL
45
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Super Bowl showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 45-43, capturing the championship in an electrifying contest. The stakes were high as both teams vied for glory in the 2026 season finale, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
C.J. Stroud led the offensive charge for Dallas, throwing for an impressive 429 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite skill set on the biggest stage. Jalen Nailor was his favorite target, racking up 172 receiving yards, while Jonathan Taylor of the Dolphins put up a standout performance of his own with 203 rushing yards, keeping Miami competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, Tyson Campbell made a crucial impact for the Cowboys, intercepting a pass that helped shift momentum during the game. The Dolphins' defense, led by Tycen Anderson with four total tackles, struggled to contain the explosive Dallas offense, ultimately allowing the Cowboys to pull ahead when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter as Stroud connected with Nailor for a touchdown, sealing the deal for Dallas and bringing home the championship trophy.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 33 | 26 | 79% | 429 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 233 | 3 | 2 | 103.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 16 | 203 | 12.7 | 17 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 9 | 16 | 1.8 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 9 | 172 | 19.1 | 75 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 124 | 41.3 | 4 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 29 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 21 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ekow Boye-Doe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Araiza | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 20 |

