Jacksonville
Jaguars
3-1
35
FINAL
21
Dallas
Cowboys
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 35-21, solidifying their playoff hopes. The victory was crucial for both teams as they jostle for positioning in the postseason race.
Trevor Lawrence was the standout performer for Jacksonville, throwing for an impressive 311 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent and decision-making. Meanwhile, KaVontae Turpin shone for Dallas with a remarkable 152 receiving yards, but his efforts weren't enough to overcome the Jaguars' offensive firepower. De'Von Achane contributed on the ground, adding 33 rushing yards to the Jaguars' balanced attack.
Defensively, Jacksonville made key plays to stifle the Cowboys' momentum. Lewis Cine led the team with four tackles, while Caleb Ransaw's interception proved pivotal, halting a potential scoring drive and swinging momentum back to the Jaguars. The turning point came in the second quarter when Ransaw's pick set up another touchdown for Lawrence, giving Jacksonville a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 20 | 16 | 80% | 311 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 33 | 22 | 67% | 292 | 2 | 1 | 102.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 7 | 152 | 21.7 | 56 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 4 | 149 | 37.3 | 42 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 14 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

