In a thrilling NFL showdown on Sunday, Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 21-27. Here’s an in-depth analysis of this closely contested game.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys – Game Analysis
The Cowboys faced an early setback when starting quarterback Dak Prescott was forced to leave the field due to injury. Despite this, Prescott performed admirably before halftime, completing 13 out of 17 passes for 102 yards, and adding 22 yards on the ground. Rico Dowdle stepped up as a key offensive weapon for the Cowboys, rushing eight times for 43 yards and scoring a touchdown reception.
On the Falcons‘ side, quarterback Kirk Cousins showed precision in the first half, throwing two touchdown passes while completing 14 of 16 attempts for a total of 148 yards. Bijan Robinson was a consistent force for Atlanta, racking up 62 yards on 13 touches.
With just 11 minutes remaining in the game, Tyler Allgeier sealed the Falcons‘ victory by powering through the Cowboys‘ defense with a 6-yard touchdown run, marking Atlanta’s fifth win in their last six games.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys – Key Stats
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Total Yards: Cowboys 378 | Falcons 310
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Passing Yards: Cowboys 241 | Falcons 210
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Rushing Yards: Cowboys 137 | Falcons 100
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Yards per Play: Cowboys 5.1 | Falcons 5.5
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First Downs: Cowboys 23 | Falcons 17
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3rd Down Efficiency: Cowboys 3/13 | Falcons 4/13
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4th Down Efficiency: Cowboys 0/1 | Falcons 2/2
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Total Plays: Cowboys 74 | Falcons 56
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Sacks Allowed: Cowboys 1 | Falcons 2
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Punts: Cowboys 3 | Falcons 5
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Penalties (Yards): Cowboys 9 (55) | Falcons 4 (26)
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Fumbles Lost: Cowboys 1 | Falcons 0
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Interceptions Thrown: Cowboys 1 | Falcons 0
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Time of Possession: Cowboys 30:40 | Falcons 29:20
