Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, Belichick's worst loss
— Dak Prescott is getting used to sitting back and watching the Dallas defense do its thing.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
3
Dallas Cowboys
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DAL | 10 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 38 |
AT&T Stadium · 93,719 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Buffalo Bills | W 29-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Touchdown 6:38 3-38
Hunter Luepke 3 Yd Run (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
-
Field Goal 7:42 3-31
Brandon Aubrey 33 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 0:54 3-28
DaRon Bland 54 Yd Interception Return (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
-
Field Goal 4:03 3-21
Brandon Aubrey 23 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 11:09 3-18
Leighton Vander Esch 11 Yd Fumble Return (Bryan Anger Pass to Chauncey Golston for Two-Point Conversion)
-
Touchdown 1:30 3-10
CeeDee Lamb 20 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
-
Field Goal 6:41 3-3
Chad Ryland 29 Yd Field Goal
-
Field Goal 10:52 0-3
Brandon Aubrey 23 Yd Field Goal
-
DAL
6 plays, 10 yards, 4:03 · End of Game
-
NE 4:03
7 plays, 42 yards, 2:35 · Missed FG
-
DAL 6:38
7 plays, 63 yards, 4:21 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 6:38 3-38
Hunter Luepke 3 Yd Run (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
-
NE 10:59
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:31 · Punt
-
DAL 12:30
6 plays, 14 yards, 3:20 · Punt
-
NE 0:50
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:51 · Punt
-
DAL 3:41
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:27 · Downs
-
NE 6:08
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:34 · Punt
-
DAL 7:42
10 plays, 37 yards, 4:01 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 7:42 3-31
Brandon Aubrey 33 Yd Field Goal
-
NE 11:43
7 plays, 35 yards, 3:17 · Interception
-
DAL
3 plays, 12 yards, 0:16 · End of Half
-
NE 0:16
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:38 · Punt
-
NE 0:54
8 plays, 27 yards, 3:09 · Interception Touchdown
-
Touchdown 0:54 3-28
DaRon Bland 54 Yd Interception Return (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
-
DAL 4:03
11 plays, 73 yards, 5:33 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 4:03 3-21
Brandon Aubrey 23 Yd Field Goal
-
NE 9:36
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:33 · Punt
-
NE 11:09
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:45 · Fumble Return Touchdown
-
Touchdown 11:09 3-18
Leighton Vander Esch 11 Yd Fumble Return (Bryan Anger Pass to Chauncey Golston for Two-Point Conversion)
-
DAL 11:54
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:49 · Punt
-
NE 13:43
7 plays, 34 yards, 2:47 · Downs
-
DAL 1:30
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:11 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 1:30 3-10
CeeDee Lamb 20 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey Kick)
-
NE 6:41
8 plays, 64 yards, 4:11 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 6:41 3-3
Chad Ryland 29 Yd Field Goal
-
DAL 10:52
10 plays, 70 yards, 4:08 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 10:52 0-3
Brandon Aubrey 23 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
NE
DAL
10
1st Downs
22
8
Passing 1st downs
15
2
Rushing 1st downs
6
0
1st downs from penalties
1
4-13
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
55
Total Plays
69
253
Total Yards
377
4.6
Yards per Play
5.5
11
Total Drives
10
200
Passing
253
16/30
Comp/Att
30/36
6.3
Yards per pass
6.5
2
Interceptions thrown
0
2-7
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-28
53
Rushing
124
23
Rushing Attempts
30
2.3
Yards per rush
4.1
0-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-4
6-50
Penalties
5-32
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
2
24:51
Possession
35:09
Injuries
Dallas Cowboys
- Joey Porter Jr. Questionable
- DeMarvion Overshown Questionable
- Malachi Lawrence Out
- KaVontae Turpin Out
- Jake Ferguson Questionable
New England Patriots
- Mack Hollins Injured Reserve
- TreVeyon Henderson Out
- Hunter Henry Questionable
- A.J. Brown Out
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
NFL News
All news
News
Sources: Ravens not expected to deal RB Derrick Henry before NFL trade deadline
Ravens RB Derrick Henry is not expected to be traded by the NFL trade deadline, league sources told ESPN.
ESPN
NFL Week 9 predictions: Upsets, fantasy sleepers, stat lines, TD scorers, more
QB controversy in Minnesota? Browns upsetting the Saints? Touchdowns for two rookie RBs? Let's predict 15 things for Week 9.
ESPN
2026 NFL trade deadline: Proposing deals for Tony Pollard, Riq Woolen, others
Our NFL experts pitched trade offers they'd love to see get done before Tuesday's deadline, including moves for Tony Pollard, Riq Woolen, Jonathan Taylor and Jessie Bates III.
ESPN
Bengals face Falcons S Jessie Bates III, evoking mixed emotions
Cincinnati hasn't been to the playoffs since Bates' departure, but Atlanta also hasn't reached the postseason since his arrival.