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The 2025 season was the Dallas Cowboys' 66th in the National Football League (NFL), their 17th playing home games at AT&T Stadium, and their first under head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

OwnerJerry Jones
General managerJerry Jones
Head coachBrian Schottenheimer
Home stadiumAT&T Stadium
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2025 Dallas Cowboys season
OwnerJerry Jones
General managerJerry Jones
Head coachBrian Schottenheimer
Home stadiumAT&T Stadium
Results
Record7–9–1
Division place2nd NFC East
PlayoffsDid not qualify
All-ProsK Brandon Aubrey (2nd team)
WR George Pickens (2nd team)
WR KaVontae Turpin (2nd team)[a]
Pro BowlersK Brandon Aubrey
WR CeeDee Lamb
WR George Pickens
QB Dak Prescott
G Tyler Smith
DT Quinnen Williams
TE Jake Ferguson
RS KaVontae Turpin
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This was the Cowboys' first season since 2013 without guard Zack Martin or defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Martin announced his retirement on February 20,[1] and Lawrence signed with the Seattle Seahawks during free agency.[2] It was also the team's first season since 2020 without defensive end Micah Parsons, as the Cowboys traded him to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first round draft picks amid a contract holdout going back to the previous season and heading into the subsequent offseason and preseason.[3][4]

The Cowboys improved upon their 7–10 record from the previous season, but missed the playoffs for the second straight season, as they were eliminated from playoff contention after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders in Week 16 and clinched the NFC East and became the first repeat NFC East champion since 2004. Dallas also clinched their second consecutive losing season after their upset loss in Week 18 to the New York Giants for the first time since the infamous Dave Campo era from 2000 to 2002.

Despite having the second-best offense in the league,[5] led by George Pickens, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Javonte Williams, as well as one of the best special teams units led by Brandon Aubrey, the defense was ranked as the league's worst in many statistical categories, most notably points allowed per game, as well as yards allowed per game. The points allowed per game surpassed the 2020 mark of 29.6, at 30.1, setting a new franchise record. The Cowboys also allowed 511 points altogether, which also surpassed the 2020 mark of 473. The Cowboys also recorded a league- and franchise-worst touchdowns allowed, at 60.

The Cowboys' Thanksgiving game against the Kansas City Chiefs became the most watched NFL regular season game on record, drawing 57.2 million viewers. The game was broadcast on CBS and streaming service Paramount+, and peaked with 61.4 million viewers by the game's conclusion.[6]

Offseason

Signings

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Position Player Age 2024 team Contract
RBMiles Sanders28Carolina Panthers1 year, $1.3 million
RBJavonte Williams25Denver Broncos1 year, $3 million
GRobert Jones26Miami Dolphins1 year, $3.75 million
THakeem Adeniji27Cleveland Browns1 year, $1.2 million
DEDante Fowler31Washington Commanders1 year, $8 million
DEPayton Turner26New Orleans Saints1 year, $3 million
DTSolomon Thomas30New York Jets2 years, $6 million
LBJack Sanborn25Chicago Bears1 year, $1.5 million
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Re-signings

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Position Player Age Contract
WRKaVontae Turpin293 years, $18 million
CDakoda Shepley312 years, $2.3 million
DTOsa Odighizuwa274 years, $80 million
CBC. J. Goodwin351 year, $1.2 million
SSMarkquese Bell263 years, $9 million
PBryan Anger372 years, $6.4 million
LSTrent Sieg303 years, $4.5 million
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Trade acquisitions

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Position Player Age 2024 team Traded away
QBJoe Milton25New England Patriots2025 fifth-round selection
WRGeorge Pickens24Pittsburgh Steelers2026 third-round selection and 2027 fifth-round selection
DTKenny Clark29Green Bay PackersDE Micah Parsons
DTQuinnen Williams27New York JetsDT Mazi Smith, 2026 second-round selection, and 2027 first-round selection[b]
LBKenneth Murray27Tennessee Titans2025 sixth-round selection
LBLogan Wilson29Cincinnati Bengals2026 seventh-round selection
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Departures

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Position Player Age 2025 team
QBTrey Lance25Los Angeles Chargers
QBCooper Rush32Baltimore Ravens
RBRico Dowdle27Carolina Panthers
WRBrandin Cooks32Buffalo Bills
TChuma Edoga28Jacksonville Jaguars
GZack Martin35Retired
DEChauncey Golston27New York Giants
DEDeMarcus Lawrence33Seattle Seahawks
DECarl Lawson30Baltimore Ravens
DEMicah Parsons26Green Bay Packers
DECarlos Watkins32Tennessee Titans
DTLinval Joseph37Unsigned
DTMazi Smith24New York Jets
LBEric Kendricks33San Francisco 49ers
CBJourdan Lewis30Jacksonville Jaguars
CBIsrael Mukuamu26Carolina Panthers
CBAmani Oruwariye29Baltimore Ravens
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Draft

Main article: 2025 NFL draft
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2025 Dallas Cowboys draft selections
Round Selection Player Position College Notes
112 Tyler BookerOGAlabama
244 Donovan EzeiruakuDEBoston College
376 Shavon RevelCBEast Carolina
4114 Traded to the Carolina Panthers[A]
5149 Jaydon BlueRBTexas
152 Shemar JamesLBFloridaFrom Arizona
170 Traded to the Buffalo Bills[B]Compensatory pick
171 Traded to the New England Patriots[C]Compensatory pick
174 Traded to the Arizona CardinalsCompensatory pick
6188 Traded to the Tennessee Titans[D]
204 Ajani CorneliusOTOregonFrom Bills[B] via Cardinals
211 Traded to the Arizona CardinalsCompensatory pick
7217 Jay ToiaDTUCLAFrom Patriots[C]
228 Traded to the Detroit Lions[E]
239 Phil MafahRBClemsonFrom Tennessee
247 Tommy AkingbesoteDTMarylandFrom Panthers[A]
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Draft trades

  1. [A]
    The Cowboys traded a fourth-round selection to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a seventh-round selection and WR Jonathan Mingo.[7]
  2. [B]
    The Cowboys traded a fifth-round selection (170th overall) and a 2026 seventh-round selection to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a sixth-round selection (204th overall) and CB Kaiir Elam.[8]
  3. [C]
    The Cowboys traded a fifth-round selection (171th overall) to the New England Patriots in exchange for a seventh-round selection (217th overall) and QB Joe Milton.[9]
  4. [D]
    The Cowboys traded a sixth-round selection to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for LB Kenneth Murray.[10]
  5. [E]
    The Cowboys traded a seventh-round selection and a 2024 first-round selection (24th overall) to the Detroit Lions in exchange for first- and third-round selections (29th and 73rd overall).[11]
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2025 Dallas Cowboys undrafted free agents
Position Player College
OLB Justin Barron Syracuse
S Zion Childress Kentucky
S Alijah Clark Syracuse
TE Rivaldo Fairweather Auburn
CB Bruce Harmon Stephen F. Austin
WR Traeshon Holden Oregon
WR Josh Kelly Texas Tech
TE Tyler Neville Virginia
S Mike Smith Eastern Kentucky
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Staff

2025 Dallas Cowboys staff

Front office

  • Owner/president/general manager – Jerry Jones
  • COO/executive vice president/director of player personnel – Stephen Jones
  • Executive vice president/chief brand officer – Charlotte Jones Anderson
  • Executive vice president/chief of sales – Jerry Jones Jr.
  • Vice president of player personnel – Will McClay
  • Senior director of football operations/football administration – Todd Williams
  • Director of football administration and technology – Jason McKay
  • Director of college scouting – Mitch LaPoint
  • Assistant director of college scouting - Chris Vaughn
  • Director of pro scouting – Alex Loomis
  • Director of strategic football operations - John Park
  • Director of salary cap/player contracts – Adam Prasifka
  • Director of player development – Bryan Wansley

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Matt Eberflus
  • Defensive line – Aaron Whitecotton
  • Assistant defensive line – Bryan Bing
  • Linebackers – Dave Borgonzi
  • Defensive passing game coordinator/safeties – Andre Curtis
  • Cornerbacks/secondary – David Overstreet II
  • Secondary/nickels – Darian Thompson
  • Defensive assistant/quality control – JJ Clark
  • Defensive assistant/quality control – Tanzel Smart

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Strength and conditioning – Harold Nash
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Cedric Smith
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Kendall Smith
  • Assistant strength and conditioning/sport science – Braylon Tatum

Final roster

2025 Dallas Cowboys roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

 Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

 Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams (ST)

 Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
52 active, 12 reserve, 13 practice squad

Preseason

More information Week, Date ...
Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 9 at Los Angeles Rams L 21–31 0–1 SoFi Stadium Recap
2 August 16 Baltimore Ravens L 13–31 0–2 AT&T Stadium Recap
3 August 22 Atlanta Falcons W 31–13 1–2 AT&T Stadium Recap
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Regular season

Schedule

On May 12, the NFL announced that the Cowboys would go on the road to face the defending Super Bowl LIX champion and division rival Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Kickoff Game on September 4.[12]

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Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 4 at Philadelphia Eagles L 20–24 0–1 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
2 September 14 New York Giants W 40–37 (OT) 1–1 AT&T Stadium Recap
3 September 21 at Chicago Bears L 14–31 1–2 Soldier Field Recap
4 September 28 Green Bay Packers T 40–40 (OT) 1–2–1 AT&T Stadium Recap
5 October 5 at New York Jets W 37–22 2–2–1 MetLife Stadium Recap
6 October 12 at Carolina Panthers L 27–30 2–3–1 Bank of America Stadium Recap
7 October 19 Washington Commanders W 44–22 3–3–1 AT&T Stadium Recap
8 October 26 at Denver Broncos L 24–44 3–4–1 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
9 November 3 Arizona Cardinals L 17–27 3–5–1 AT&T Stadium Recap
10 Bye
11 November 17 at Las Vegas Raiders W 33–16 4–5–1 Allegiant Stadium Recap
12 November 23 Philadelphia Eagles W 24–21 5–5–1 AT&T Stadium Recap
13 November 27 Kansas City Chiefs W 31–28 6–5–1 AT&T Stadium Recap
14 December 4 at Detroit Lions L 30–44 6–6–1 Ford Field Recap
15 December 14 Minnesota Vikings L 26–34 6–7–1 AT&T Stadium Recap
16 December 21 Los Angeles Chargers L 17–34 6–8–1 AT&T Stadium Recap
17 December 25 at Washington Commanders W 30–23 7–8–1 Northwest Stadium Recap
18 January 4 at New York Giants L 17–34 7–9–1 MetLife Stadium Recap
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Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Philadelphia Eagles

NFL Kickoff Game

Week 1: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 7 13 0020
Eagles 7 14 3024
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at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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First quarter

Second quarter

  • DAL – Javonte Williams 1-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 14:56. Cowboys 14–7. Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, 5:59.
  • PHI – Jalen Hurts 8-yard run (Jake Elliott kick), 6:46. Tied 14–14. Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 8:10.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 41-yard field goal, 2:34. Cowboys 17–14. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 4:12.
  • PHI – Saquon Barkley 10-yard run (Jake Elliott kick), 0:51. Eagles 21–17. Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 1:43.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 53-yard field goal, 0:00. Eagles 21–20. Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 0:51.

Third quarter

  • PHI – Jake Elliott 58-yard field goal, 8:30. Eagles 24–20. Drive: 10 plays, 32 yards, 6:30.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays

Top passers

  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 21/34, 188 yards
  • PHI – Jalen Hurts – 19/23, 152 yards

Top rushers

  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 15 rushes, 54 yards, 2 TD
  • PHI – Jalen Hurts – 14 rushes, 62 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

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The Cowboys traveled to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in the NFL Kickoff Game. Immediately following the opening kickoff, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott. The Cowboys took advantage of the subsequent 15-yard penalty and powered their way to a 7–0 opening drive lead on a Javonte Williams touchdown run. The Eagles quickly answered with a touchdown of their own as quarterback Jalen Hurts scored on a 4-yard run to tie the game at 7. Williams would score his second touchdown on the Cowboys' second drive to put Dallas back on top 14–7, but the defense again failed to slow the Eagles down, and Hurts scored another touchdown to tie the game at 14. The Cowboys' third drive stalled at the Eagles' 23, and they settled for a Brandon Aubrey field goal to reclaim a three-point lead. Less than two minutes later, however, Saquon Barkley scored Philadelphia's third touchdown on the ensuing Eagles drive to put the Eagles ahead 21–17. Dallas would pull within one point before halftime on a 53-yard field goal by Aubrey, but would never get any closer. In the second half, the Cowboys defense held Philadelphia to a field goal on the opening drive, then the offense drove into the red zone, powered by a 49-yard run by former Eagle Miles Sanders. However, Sanders would fumble at the 10 yard line, giving the Eagles the ball back. The game was suspended immediately afterwards due to a thunderstorm in the area. After a weather delay of over an hour, the game resumed. From there, the teams' defenses stymied each other. Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb would have three crucial dropped passes after the weather delay, the last occurring on a fourth down with less than two minutes in the fourth quarter, effectively sealing the game for Philadelphia.

With the 24–20 road loss, the Cowboys began the season 0–1, and suffered their sixth road loss in their past seven visits to Philadelphia.

Week 2: vs. New York Giants

Week 2: New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Giants 6 7 321037
Cowboys 0 10 720340
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at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

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First quarter

  • NYG – Graham Gano 38-yard field goal, 6:11. Giants 3–0. Drive: 16 plays, 60 yards, 8:49.
  • NYG – Graham Gano 33-yard field goal, 1:05. Giants 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:42.

Second quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 51-yard field goal, 8:25. Giants 6–3. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 3:49.
  • NYG – Malik Nabers 29-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Graham Gano kick), 5:37. Giants 13–3. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:48.
  • DAL – KaVontae Turpin 10-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 2:11. Giants 13–10. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:26.

Third quarter

  • DAL – Javonte Williams 30-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 7:20. Cowboys 17–13. Drive: 6 plays, 90 yards, 3:00.
  • NYG – Graham Gano 33-yard field goal, 5:38. Cowboys 17–16. Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 1:42.

Fourth quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 44-yard field goal, 14:13. Cowboys 20–16. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 6:25.
  • NYG – Cameron Skattebo 1-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 12:07. Giants 23–20. Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 2:06.
  • DAL – Miles Sanders 4-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 6:14. Cowboys 27–23. Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:53.
  • NYG – Wan'Dale Robinson 32-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Graham Gano kick), 2:44. Giants 30–27. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:30.
  • DAL – George Pickens 6-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 0:52. Cowboys 34–30. Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 1:52.
  • NYG – Malik Nabers 48-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Graham Gano kick), 0:25. Giants 37–34. Drive: 3 plays, 63 yards, 0:27.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 64-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 37–37. Drive: 4 plays, 21 yards, 0:25.

Overtime

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Cowboys 40–37. Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 2:00.

Top passers

  • NYG – Russell Wilson – 30/41, 450 yards, 3 TD, INT
  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 38/52, 361 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • NYG – Cameron Skattebo – 11 rushes, 45 yards, TD
  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 18 rushes, 97 yards, TD

Top receivers

  • NYG – Malik Nabers – 9 receptions, 167 yards, 2 TD
  • DAL – CeeDee Lamb – 9 receptions, 112 yards
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In a back-and-forth game that featured six lead changes, tying an NFL record, Giants quarterback Russell Wilson threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Malik Nabers to give the Giants the lead with 25 seconds remaining. Dak Prescott led the Cowboys to the New York 46-yard line, and kicker Brandon Aubrey made a 64-yard field goal to send the game into overtime. In overtime, after both teams combined for five consecutive go-ahead touchdowns, Prescott led the Cowboys down the field again, and Aubrey kicked the game-winning 46-yard field goal as time expired, securing a 40–37 victory for Dallas. With the win, the Cowboys extended their winning streak against the Giants to nine games, the longest active streak among division opponents in the NFL.[13]

Week 3: at Chicago Bears

Week 3: Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 3 11 0014
Bears 14 10 7031
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at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

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First quarter

  • CHI – Rome Odunze 35-yard pass from Caleb Williams (Cairo Santos kick), 10:35. Bears 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards, 1:56.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 53-yard field goal, 4:21. Bears 7–3. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 6:14.
  • CHI – Luther Burden III 65-yard pass from Caleb Williams (Cairo Santos kick), 4:10. Bears 14–3. Drive: 1 play, 65 yards, 0:11.

Second quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 33-yard field goal, 13:49. Bears 14–6. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 5:21.
  • DAL – George Pickens 2-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Dak Prescott–Jalen Tolbert pass), 7:57. Tied 14–14. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 4:12.
  • CHI – Cairo Santos 30-yard field goal, 4:15. Bears 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 3:42.
  • CHI – Cole Kmet 10-yard pass from Caleb Williams (Cairo Santos kick), 0:25. Bears 24–14. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 2:00.

Third quarter

  • CHI – D. J. Moore 4-yard pass from Caleb Williams (Cairo Santos kick), 0:09. Bears 31–14. Drive: 19 plays, 76 yards, 9:54.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays

Top passers

  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 31/40, 251 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • CHI – Caleb Williams – 19/28, 298 yards, 4 TD

Top rushers

Top receivers

  • DAL – Jake Ferguson – 13 receptions, 82 yards
  • CHI – Luther Burden III – 3 receptions, 101 yards, TD
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With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 1–2 and 0–1 against the NFC North.

Week 4: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 4: Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Packers 7 6 717340
Cowboys 0 16 714340
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at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

  • Date: September 28
  • Game time: 7:20 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 81 °F (27 °C) (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 93,353
  • Referee: Ron Torbert
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
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First quarter

Second quarter

  • GB – Romeo Doubs 1-yard pass from Jordan Love (kick blocked), 10:37. Packers 13–0. Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 5:41.
  • DAL – Blocked kick returned by Markquese Bell, 10:37. Packers 13–2.
  • DAL – Dak Prescott 2-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 0:41. Packers 13–9. Drive: 11 plays, 95 yards, 5:09.
  • DAL – George Pickens 15-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 0:09. Cowboys 16–13. Drive: 1 play, 15 yards, 0:04.

Third quarter

  • GB – Josh Jacobs 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 7:08. Packers 20–16. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:25.
  • DAL – Jake Ferguson 8-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 0:34. Cowboys 23–20. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:34.

Fourth quarter

  • GB – Josh Jacobs 18-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 11:39. Packers 27–23. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:55.
  • DAL – Javonte Williams 1-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 4:50. Cowboys 30–27. Drive: 14 plays, 77 yards, 6:49.
  • GB – Romeo Doubs 15-yard pass from Jordan Love (Brandon McManus kick), 1:45. Packers 34–30. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:05.
  • DAL – George Pickens 28-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 0:43. Cowboys 37–34. Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:02.
  • GB – Brandon McManus 53-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 37–37. Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 0:43.

Overtime

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 22-yard field goal, 4:40. Cowboys 40–37. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:20.
  • GB – Brandon McManus 34-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 40–40. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 4:40.

Top passers

  • GB – Jordan Love – 31/43, 337 yards, 3 TD
  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 31/40, 319 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

  • GB – Josh Jacobs – 22 rushes, 86 yards, 2 TD
  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 20 rushes, 85 yards, TD

Top receivers

  • GB – Josh Jacobs – 4 receptions, 71 yards
  • DAL – George Pickens – 8 receptions, 134 yards, 2 TD
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This was the Cowboys' first tie game since a 24–24 result against the San Francisco 49ers on in the 1969 season, and consequently their first tie game to be played with overtime rules. With the tie, the Cowboys improved to 1–2–1 while snapping their 5 game losing streak to Green Bay. Despite this, the Cowboys are now 0–5–1 against the Packers at AT&T Stadium since it opened in 2009.

Week 5: at New York Jets

Week 5: Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 3 20 7737
Jets 3 0 31622
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at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: October 5
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 81,738
  • Referee: Alex Moore
  • TV announcers (Fox): Jason Benetti, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
  • Recap, Game Book
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First quarter

  • NYJ – Nick Folk 25-yard field goal, 7:43. Jets 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 7:17.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 35-yard field goal, 4:57. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 2:46.

Second quarter

  • DAL – Jake Ferguson 26-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 11:40. Cowboys 10–3. Drive: 13 plays, 90 yards, 6:10.
  • DAL – Javonte Williams 5-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 0:57. Cowboys 17–3. Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 1:21.
  • DAL – Jake Ferguson 1-yard pass from Dak Prescott (kick failed), 0:15. Cowboys 23–3. Drive: 2 plays, 67 yards, 0:14.

Third quarter

  • DAL – George Pickens 43-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 4:33. Cowboys 30–3. Drive: 2 plays, 53 yards, 0:43.
  • NYJ – Nick Folk 48-yard field goal, 0:57. Cowboys 30–6. Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 3:36.

Fourth quarter

  • NYJ – Andrew Beck 1-yard pass from Justin Fields (Justin Fields–Mason Taylor pass), 7:56. Cowboys 30–14. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:13.
  • DAL – Javonte Williams 4-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 4:31. Cowboys 37–14. Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 3:25.
  • NYJ – Garrett Wilson 9-yard pass from Justin Fields (Justin Fields–Josh Reynolds pass), 1:42. Cowboys 37–22. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 2:49.

Top passers

  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 18/29, 237 yards, 4 TD
  • NYJ – Justin Fields – 32/46, 283 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 16 rushes, 135 yards, TD
  • NYJ – Breece Hall – 14 rushes, 113 yards

Top receivers

  • DAL – Ryan Flournoy – 6 receptions, 114 yards
  • NYJ – Garrett Wilson – 6 receptions, 71 yards, TD
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With the win, the Cowboys improved to 2–2–1, and their record improved to .500. Dallas defeated New York on the road for the first time since 2003.

Week 6: at Carolina Panthers

Week 6: Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 3 14 7327
Panthers 3 10 71030
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at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 68 °F (20 °C)
  • Game attendance: 71,619
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
  • Recap, Game Book
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First quarter

  • CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 31-yard field goal, 9:08. Panthers 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 4:09.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 23-yard field goal, 4:48. Tied 3–3. Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:20.

Second quarter

  • DAL – Hunter Luepke 3-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 14:56. Cowboys 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 12 yards, 2:09.
  • CAR – Tetairoa McMillan 19-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 11:29. Tied 10–10. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:27.
  • DAL – Jake Ferguson 19-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 3:39. Cowboys 17–10. Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 7:50.
  • CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 55-yard field goal, 0:20. Cowboys 17–13. Drive: 9 plays, 29 yards, 3:19.

Third quarter

  • CAR – Rico Dowdle 36-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 13:19. Panthers 20–17. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:41.
  • DAL – George Pickens 34-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 2:38. Cowboys 24–20. Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:50.

Fourth quarter

  • CAR – Tetairoa McMillan 2-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 12:20. Panthers 27–24. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:18.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 28-yard field goal, 9:20. Tied 27–27. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 3:00.
  • CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 33-yard field goal, 0:00. Panthers 30–27. Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, 6:07.

Top passers

  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 25/34, 261 yards, 3 TD
  • CAR – Bryce Young – 17/25, 199 yards, 3 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 13 rushes, 29 yards
  • CAR – Rico Dowdle – 30 rushes, 183 yards

Top receivers

  • DAL – George Pickens – 9 receptions, 168 yards, TD
  • CAR – Rico Dowdle – 4 receptions, 56 yards, TD
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The Cowboys were severely outgained on the ground, 216–31, with Panthers running back Rico Dowdle, who played for Dallas from 2020 to 2024, rushing for 183 yards and totaling 239 yards from scrimmage. With their first loss to Carolina since 2018, the Cowboys fell to 2–3–1.[14]

Week 7: vs. Washington Commanders

Week 7: Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Commanders 8 7 7022
Cowboys 17 10 14344
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at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 93,051
  • Referee: Alex Kemp
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
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First quarter

  • DAL – Javonte Williams 2-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 13:05. Cowboys 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:55.
  • WAS – Daron Payne safety, 11:23. Cowboys 7–2.
  • WAS – Zach Ertz 5-yard pass from Jayden Daniels (run failed), 7:38. Commanders 8–7. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:45.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 47-yard field goal, 6:14. Cowboys 10–8. Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 1:24.
  • DAL – CeeDee Lamb 74-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 4:27. Cowboys 17–8. Drive: 1 play, 74 yards, 0:11.

Second quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 61-yard field goal, 7:22. Cowboys 20–8. Drive: 8 plays, 11 yards, 3:34.
  • WAS – Jayden Daniels 1-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 0:45. Cowboys 20–15. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 1:11.
  • DAL – Jake Ferguson 2-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 0:10. Cowboys 27–15. Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 0:35.

Third quarter

  • DAL – Jake Ferguson 5-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 7:44. Cowboys 34–15. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:03.
  • DAL – DaRon Bland 68-yard interception return (Brandon Aubrey kick), 5:31. Cowboys 41–15.
  • WAS – Chris Rodriguez Jr. 3-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 2:35. Cowboys 41–22. Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 2:56.

Fourth quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 29-yard field goal, 12:45. Cowboys 44–22. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:50.

Top passers

  • WAS – Jayden Daniels – 12/22, 156 yards, TD
  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 21/30, 264 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

  • WAS – Jayden Daniels – 8 rushes, 35 yards, TD
  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 19 rushes, 116 yards, TD

Top receivers

  • WAS – Jaylin Lane – 3 receptions, 60 yards
  • DAL – CeeDee Lamb – 5 receptions, 110 yards, TD
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In a rematch of last year's Week 18 game, the Cowboys destroyed the Commanders in a 44–22 blowout win, which resulted in them improving to 3–3–1.

Week 8: at Denver Broncos

Week 8: Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos – Game summary
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at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

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First quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 24-yard field goal, 10:34. Cowboys 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 3:01.
  • DEN – RJ Harvey 40-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 8:13. Broncos 7–3. Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 2:21.
  • DEN – Troy Franklin 25-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 3:04. Broncos 14–3. Drive: 4 plays, 62 yards, 2:39.

Second quarter

  • DAL – Javonte Williams 1-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 7:29. Broncos 14–10. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:15.
  • DEN – RJ Harvey 1-yard run (pass failed), 3:47. Broncos 20–10. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:42.
  • DEN – Pat Bryant 24-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 0:39. Broncos 27–10. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 1:35.

Third quarter

  • DAL – Javonte Williams 1-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 8:10. Broncos 27–17. Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, 6:50.
  • DEN – Wil Lutz 42-yard field goal, 6:02. Broncos 30–17. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 2:08.

Fourth quarter

  • DEN – Troy Franklin 7-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 12:48. Broncos 37–17. Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 5:30.
  • DEN – RJ Harvey 5-yard pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz kick), 7:14. Broncos 44–17. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:01.
  • DAL – Jalen Tolbert 35-yard pass from Joe Milton (Brandon Aubrey kick), 4:44. Broncos 44–24. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:30.

Top passers

  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 19/31, 188 yards, 2 INT
  • DEN – Bo Nix – 19/29, 247 yards, 4 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 13 rushes, 41 yards, 2 TD
  • DEN – J. K. Dobbins – 15 rushes, 111 yards

Top receivers

  • DAL – George Pickens – 7 receptions, 78 yards
  • DEN – Troy Franklin – 6 receptions, 89 yards, 2 TD
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In a reversal of the previous week in the win over the Commanders, Cowboys went to Denver to take on the Broncos, a team whom Dallas has not beaten since 1995. Following a field goal on their opening drive following an interception thrown by Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, the Cowboys were dominated by the Broncos after that, which the Broncos scored 40+ points for the first time this season. With the loss, the Cowboys fell to 3–4–1, and fell to 0–8 in their last eight games against the Broncos, including the last three games by a combined score of 116–57.

Week 9: vs. Arizona Cardinals

Week 9: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

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First quarter

  • ARI – Chad Ryland 48-yard field goal, 3:38. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 15 plays, 60 yards, 6:54.

Second quarter

  • ARI – Marvin Harrison Jr. 4-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland kick), 12:17. Cardinals 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 4:45.
  • DAL – Marshawn Kneeland blocked punt recovery (Brandon Aubrey kick), 3:58. Cardinals 10–7.
  • ARI – Jacoby Brissett 1-yard run (Chad Ryland kick), 0:49. Cardinals 17–7. Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 3:09.

Third quarter

  • ARI – Trey McBride 12-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland kick), 12:48. Cardinals 24–7. Drive: 3 plays, 74 yards, 2:12.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 26-yard field goal, 7:15. Cardinals 24–10. Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 5:33.
  • ARI – Chad Ryland 34-yard field goal, 2:31. Cardinals 27–10. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:44.

Fourth quarter

  • DAL – Ryan Flournoy 5-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 10:51. Cardinals 27–17. Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 2:01.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jacoby Brissett – 21/31, 261 yards, 2 TD
  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 24/39, 250 yards, TD, INT

Top rushers

Top receivers

  • ARI – Marvin Harrison Jr. – 7 receptions, 96 yards, TD
  • DAL – CeeDee Lamb – 7 receptions, 85 yards
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The Cowboys had an extremely disappointing game against the Jacoby Brissett-led Arizona Cardinals, as they were defeated 27–17. With their fourth consecutive loss to the Cardinals since 2020, and their seventh out of eight since 2008, the Cowboys dropped to 3–5–1 entering their bye week.

Sam Williams propelled the Cowboys to block a punt, which was recovered by Marshawn Kneeland who would score the team’s first points of the game.

Tragedy later struck when defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died on November 6 as the result of an apparent suicide.[15]

The next week (Week 10) was the Cowboys’ bye week.

Week 11: at Las Vegas Raiders

Week 11: Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
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at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

  • Date: November 17
  • Game time: 7:15 p.m. CST/5:15 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 62,625
  • Referee: Brad Allen
  • TV announcers (ESPN/ABC): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge
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First quarter

  • LV – Daniel Carlson 35-yard field goal, 7:55. Raiders 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, -2 yards, 1:16.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 50-yard field goal, 5:36. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 2:19.
  • LV – Daniel Carlson 45-yard field goal, 2:02. Raiders 6–3. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:34.

Second quarter

  • DAL – CeeDee Lamb 18-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 14:51. Cowboys 10–6. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:11.
  • DAL – Jake Ferguson 5-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 5:16. Cowboys 17–6. Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 6:33.
  • DAL – George Pickens 37-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 1:11. Cowboys 24–6. Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:14.
  • LV – Daniel Carlson 38-yard field goal, 0:00. Cowboys 24–9. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 1:10.

Third quarter

  • DAL – Ryan Flournoy 2-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 6:19. Cowboys 31–9. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 7:07.

Fourth quarter

  • LV – Tre Tucker 6-yard pass from Geno Smith (Daniel Carlson kick), 13:22. Cowboys 31–16. Drive: 14 plays, 62 yards, 7:57.
  • DAL – Ashton Jeanty loss of 1-yard for a safety, 11:39. Cowboys 33–16.

Top passers

  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 25/33, 268 yards, 4 TD
  • LV – Geno Smith – 27/42, 238 yards, TD, INT

Top rushers

  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 22 rushes, 93 yards
  • LV – Geno Smith – 4 rushes, 14 yards

Top receivers

  • DAL – George Pickens – 9 receptions, 144 yards, TD
  • LV – Brock Bowers – 7 receptions, 72 yards
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Both teams paid tribute to Marshawn Kneeland, who died by apparent suicide on November 6. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer and players wore t-shirts in his honor, and everyone bowed their heads during a moment of silence prior to kickoff.[16]

Despite the Raiders recovering a Prescott fumble on the second drive, the Cowboys would control much of the game. They defeated the Raiders and improved to 4–5–1.

Week 12: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 12: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

  • Date: November 23
  • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 93,068
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
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First quarter

  • PHI – A. J. Brown 16-yard pass from Jalen Hurts (Jake Elliott kick), 8:41. Eagles 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:10.
  • PHI – Jalen Hurts 7-yard run (Jake Elliott kick), 0:57. Eagles 14–0. Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 6:08.

Second quarter

  • PHI – Jalen Hurts 1-yard run (Jake Elliott kick), 11:32. Eagles 21–0. Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 3:10.
  • DAL – George Pickens 1-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 0:21. Eagles 21–7. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 2:31.

Third quarter

  • DAL – Brevyn Spann-Ford 4-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 2:02. Eagles 21–14. Drive: 7 plays, 89 yards, 2:16.

Fourth quarter

  • DAL – Dak Prescott 8-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 11:40. Tied 21–21. Drive: 3 plays, 54 yards, 1:29.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 42-yard field goal, 0:00. Cowboys 24–21. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 1:35.

Top passers

  • PHI – Jalen Hurts – 27/39, 289 yards, TD
  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 23/36, 354 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • PHI – Jalen Hurts – 7 rushes, 33 yards, 2 TD
  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 20 rushes, 87 yards

Top receivers

  • PHI – A. J. Brown – 8 receptions, 110 yards, TD
  • DAL – George Pickens – 9 receptions, 146 yards, TD
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After trailing 21–0 by the second quarter, the Cowboys marched back with 24 unanswered points to defeat the Eagles.[17][18][19]

The 21-point comeback tied a Cowboys franchise record for their largest comeback, matching a 21-point rally against the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 season.[20] Dak Prescott threw for 354 yards to become the Cowboys’ all-time leading passer, surpassing Tony Romo’s career total of 34,183 yards. Prescott also broke a tie with Romo by recording his 25th game-winning drive when tied or trailing in the fourth quarter or overtime.[21]

Week 13: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Thanksgiving Day games

Week 13: Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

  • Date: November 27
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 93,739
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson
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Second quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 49-yard field goal, 10:22. Chiefs 14–10. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:39.
  • DAL – Malik Davis 43-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 3:10. Cowboys 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 2:53.

Third quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 36-yard field goal, 4:09. Cowboys 20–14. Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 2:56.

Fourth quarter

  • KC – Rashee Rice 3-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 14:51. Chiefs 21–20. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:18.
  • DAL – Javonte Williams 3-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Dak Prescott–George Pickens pass), 11:15. Cowboys 28–21. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:36.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 26-yard field goal, 5:16. Cowboys 31–21. Drive: 8 plays, 82 yards, 4:10.
  • KC – Hollywood Brown 10-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 3:27. Cowboys 31–28. Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 1:49.

Top passers

  • KC – Patrick Mahomes – 23/34, 261 yards, 4 TD
  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 27/39, 320 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • KC – Kareem Hunt – 14 rushes, 58 yards
  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 17 rushes, 59 yards

Top receivers

  • KC – Rashee Rice – 8 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TD
  • DAL – CeeDee Lamb – 7 receptions, 112 yards, TD
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The Cowboys defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in a close game by a score of 31–28. Dak Prescott led his team to a critical victory to improve the Cowboys record to 6–5–1, their first winning record since the 2023 season. With this victory, the Cowboys became the first team in NFL history to beat the previous year's Super Bowl teams in the same week.[22]

This game was watched by 57.2 million viewers, becoming the most watched NFL regular season game ever, shattering the previous record by more than 15 million.

Week 14: at Detroit Lions

Week 14: Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions – Game summary
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at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

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First quarter

  • DET – Jake Bates 31-yard field goal, 10:46. Lions 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:14
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 57-yard field goal, 8:07. Tied 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 29 yards, 2:39
  • DET – Jahmyr Gibbs 1-yard run (Jake Bates Kick), 2:14. Lions 10–3. Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 3:10

Second quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 42-yard field goal, 9:23. Lions 10–6. Drive: 16 plays, 46 yards, 7:51
  • DET – David Montgomery 35-yard run (Jake Bates Kick), 4:27. Lions 17–6. Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 1:48
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 55-yard field goal, 0:50. Lions 17–9. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 3:37
  • DET – Jake Bates 47-yard field goal, 0:00. Lions 20–9. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 0:50

Third quarter

  • DET – Isaac TeSlaa 12-yard pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick), 14:14. Lions 27–9. Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:34
  • DAL – Javonte Williams 1-yard run (Brandon Aubrey Kick), 10:41. Lions 27–16. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:33
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 63-yard field goal, 2:49. Lions 27–19. Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:56

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Jake Bates 46-yard field goal, 11:50. Lions 30–19. Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 5:59
  • DAL – Ryan Flournoy 42-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Dak Prescott–Jake Ferguson pass), 9:52. Lions 30–27. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 1:58
  • DET – Jahmyr Gibbs 10-yard run (Jake Bates Kick), 7:17. Lions 37–27. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:35
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 29-yard field goal, 3:42. Lions 37–30. Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 3:35
  • DET – Jahmyr Gibbs 13-yard run (Jake Bates Kick), 2:29. Lions 44–30. Drive: 3 plays, 51 yards, 1:23

Top passers

  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 31/47, 376 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • DET – Jared Goff – 25/34, 309 yards, TD

Top rushers

  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 17 rushes, 67 yards, TD
  • DET – David Montgomery – 6 rushes, 60 yards, TD

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With their second straight loss to the Lions, the Cowboys fell to 6–6–1 and 0–2–1 against the NFC North. CeeDee Lamb was also concussed in the third quarter and out the rest of the game.

Week 15: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Week 15: Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

  • Date: December 14
  • Game time: 7:20 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 92,991
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
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Second quarter

  • DAL – Malik Davis 1-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 14:52. Cowboys 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:43.
  • MIN – J. J. McCarthy 1-yard run (Will Reichard kick), 9:28. Tied 14–14. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:24.
  • MIN – Will Reichard 29-yard field goal, 1:48. Vikings 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 4:03.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 37-yard field goal, 0:03. Tied 17–17. Drive: 10 plays, 41 yards, 1:45.

Third quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 26-yard field goal, 11:14. Cowboys 20–17. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:46.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 41-yard field goal, 4:50. Cowboys 23–17. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 5:20.
  • MIN – C. J. Ham 1-yard run (Will Reichard kick), 1:12. Vikings 24–23. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:38.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Jalen Nailor 4-yard pass from J. J. McCarthy (Will Reichard kick), 9:12. Vikings 31–23. Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 3:08.
  • MIN – Will Reichard 53-yard field goal, 1:08. Vikings 34–23. Drive: 10 plays, 26 yards, 4:22.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 41-yard field goal, 0:19. Vikings 34–26. Drive: 5 plays, 42 yards, 0:49.

Top passers

  • MIN – J. J. McCarthy – 15/24, 250 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 23/38, 294 yards

Top rushers

  • MIN – Aaron Jones – 12 rushes, 34 yards
  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 15 rushes, 91 yards, TD

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With their first loss to Minnesota since 2019, the Cowboys fell to 6–7–1 and finished 0–3–1 against the NFC North, marking the first time they failed to defeat a single NFC North opponent since 2001 when it was called the NFC Central division. Dallas also failed to reach the 10-win mark for the second year in a row, their first time posting consecutive seasons with 9 or fewer wins since following up the aforementioned 2019 season's 8–8 record with a 6–10 record in 2020.

Week 16: vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Week 16: Los Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

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Second quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 33-yard field goal, 14:04. Cowboys 10–7. Drive: 16 plays, 56 yards, 7:39.
  • LAC – Ladd McConkey 25-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 9:45. Chargers 14–10. Drive: 7 plays, 87 yards, 4:19.
  • DAL – George Pickens 38-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 8:08. Cowboys 17–14. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:37.
  • LAC – Justin Herbert 1-yard run (Cameron Dicker kick), 0:19. Chargers 21–17. Drive: 16 plays, 81 yards, 7:49.

Third quarter

  • LAC – Cameron Dicker 37-yard field goal, 11:51. Chargers 24–17. Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 3:09.

Fourth quarter

  • LAC – Cameron Dicker 27-yard field goal, 8:57. Chargers 27–17. Drive: 14 plays, 76 yards, 8:18.
  • LAC – Omarion Hampton 5-yard run (Cameron Dicker kick), 4:48. Chargers 34–17. Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 2:09.

Top passers

  • LAC – Justin Herbert – 23/29, 300 yards, 2 TD
  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 21/30, 244 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

  • LAC – Omarion Hampton – 16 rushes, 85 yards, TD
  • DAL – Javonte Williams – 9 rushes, 34 yards

Top receivers

  • LAC – Quentin Johnston – 4 receptions, 104 yards, TD
  • DAL – George Pickens – 7 receptions, 130 yards, TD
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Following the Eagles’ win over the Commanders from the previous day, the Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention.[23]

Despite a solid start, the Cowboys could not keep pace with the Chargers, and lost 34–17. It marked the Cowboys' first loss to the Chargers since 2017, and marked the Cowboys' third straight loss. They finished 2–2 against the AFC West (3–2 against the AFC) and 4–3–1 at home.

Week 17: at Washington Commanders

Christmas Day games

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at Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland

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First quarter

Second quarter

  • DAL – Javonte Williams 4-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 12:06. Cowboys 14–3. Drive: 17 plays, 65 yards, 7:38.
  • DAL – KaVontae Turpin 86-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 7:00. Cowboys 21–3. Drive: 5 plays, 97 yards, 2:09.
  • WAS – Jacory Croskey-Merritt 10-yard run (Jake Moody kick), 4:35. Cowboys 21–10. Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 2:25.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 42-yard field goal, 0:19. Cowboys 24–10. Drive: 12 plays, 50 yards, 4:16.

Third quarter

  • WAS – Jacory Croskey-Merritt 72-yard run (Jake Moody kick), 9:34. Cowboys 24–17. Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, 0:10.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 52-yard field goal, 4:42. Cowboys 27–17. Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 4:52.
  • WAS – Jake Moody 23-yard field goal, 0:16. Cowboys 27–20. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:26.

Fourth quarter

  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 51-yard field goal, 3:59. Cowboys 30–20. Drive: 14 plays, 52 yards, 7:33.
  • WAS – Jake Moody 51-yard field goal, 2:09. Cowboys 30–23. Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 1:50.

Top passers

  • DAL – Dak Prescott – 19/37, 307 yards, 2 TD
  • WAS – Josh Johnson – 15/23, 198 yards

Top rushers

  • DAL – Malik Davis – 20 rushes, 103 yards
  • WAS – Jacory Croskey-Merritt – 11 rushes, 105 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

  • DAL – KaVontae Turpin – 1 reception, 86 yards, TD
  • WAS – Deebo Samuel – 2 receptions, 68 yards
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With the win, the Cowboys improved to 7–8–1 and 4–1 against the NFC East. This was the third time since 2021, the Cowboys had swept the Commanders.

Week 18: at New York Giants

Week 18: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants – Game summary
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at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

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First quarter

  • NYG – Ben Sauls 45-yard field goal, 9:15. Giants 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 0:48.
  • DAL – Brandon Aubrey 22-yard field goal, 5:21. Tied 3–3. Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 3:54.
  • NYG – Ben Sauls 35-yard field goal, 1:17. Giants 6–3. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:04.
  • DAL – Jaydon Blue 14-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 0:28. Cowboys 10–6. Drive: 2 plays, 11 yards, 0:49.

Second quarter

  • NYG – Ben Sauls 23-yard field goal, 9:45. Cowboys 10–9. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:43.
  • NYG – Daniel Bellinger 29-yard pass from Jaxson Dart (Ben Sauls kick), 0:20. Giants 16–10. Drive: 11 plays, 96 yards, 2:29.

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

  • DAL – Phil Mafah 1-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 14:57. Giants 24–17. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 5:08.
  • NYG – Ben Sauls 30-yard field goal, 9:23. Giants 27–17. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:34.
  • NYG – Devin Singletary 6-yard run (Ben Sauls kick), 5:47. Giants 34–17. Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 3:23.

Top passers

  • DAL – Joe Milton III – 7/13, 73 yards, INT
  • NYG – Jaxson Dart – 22/32, 230 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

  • DAL – Jaydon Blue – 16 rushes, 64 yards, TD
  • NYG – Tyrone Tracy Jr. – 18 rushes, 103 yards

Top receivers

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With their first loss to the Giants since 2020, the Cowboys finished their season at 7–9–1, 4–2 against the NFC East, and 3–6 on the road. The Cowboys allowed 511 points (30.1 per game) on the season, which was both a team-worst and an NFL-worst.

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(3) Philadelphia Eagles 11 6 0 .647 3–3 8–4 379 325 L1
Dallas Cowboys 7 9 1 .441 4–2 4–7–1 471 511 L1
Washington Commanders 5 12 0 .294 3–3 3–9 356 451 W1
New York Giants 4 13 0 .235 2–4 2–10 381 439 W2
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Conference

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NFC
Seed Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1 Seattle Seahawks West 14 3 0 .824 4–2 9–3 .498 .471 W7
2[c] Chicago Bears North 11 6 0 .647 2–4 7–5 .458 .406 L2
3[c] Philadelphia Eagles East 11 6 0 .647 3–3 8–4 .476 .455 L1
4[d] Carolina Panthers South 8 9 0 .471 3–3 6–6 .522 .463 L2
Wild cards
5[e] Los Angeles Rams West 12 5 0 .706 4–2 7–5 .526 .485 W1
6[e] San Francisco 49ers West 12 5 0 .706 4–2 9–3 .498 .417 L1
7 Green Bay Packers North 9 7 1 .559 4–2 7–4–1 .483 .431 L4
Did not qualify for the postseason
8[f] Minnesota Vikings North 9 8 0 .529 4–2 7–5 .514 .431 W5
9[f] Detroit Lions North 9 8 0 .529 2–4 6–6 .490 .428 W1
10[d][g] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South 8 9 0 .471 3–3 6–6 .529 .485 W1
11[d][g] Atlanta Falcons South 8 9 0 .471 3–3 7–5 .495 .449 W4
12 Dallas Cowboys East 7 9 1 .441 4–2 4–7–1 .438 .311 L1
13 New Orleans Saints South 6 11 0 .353 3–3 4–8 .495 .333 L1
14 Washington Commanders East 5 12 0 .294 3–3 3–9 .507 .388 W1
15 New York Giants East 4 13 0 .235 2–4 2–10 .524 .478 W2
16 Arizona Cardinals West 3 14 0 .176 0–6 3–9 .571 .422 L9
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Notes

  1. [a]
    Selected as a kick returner
  2. [b]
    The Jets will receive the higher of the Cowboys' own 2027 1st or the Packers' 2027 1st that was previously traded to Dallas in the Micah Parsons trade
  3. [c]
    Chicago finished ahead of Philadelphia based on head-to-head victory.
  4. [d]
    Carolina finished ahead of Tampa Bay and Atlanta based on head-to-head record (Carolina 3–1 to Tampa Bay 2–2 and Atlanta 1–3).
  5. [e]
    LA Rams finished ahead of San Francisco based on common games (LA Rams 9–3 to San Francisco 8–4 against: Arizona, Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Seattle, Tampa Bay and Tennessee).
  6. [f]
    Minnesota finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head sweep.
  7. [g]
    Tampa Bay finished ahead of Atlanta based on common games (Tampa Bay 6–6 to Atlanta 5–7 against: Arizona, Buffalo, Carolina, LA Rams, Miami, New England, New Orleans, NY Jets, San Francisco and Seattle).

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