Bengals vs dallas cowboys match player stats

Game context

The Bengals beat the Cowboys 27-20 on December 9, 2024.
Cincinnati outgained Dallas by 433 yards to 322.
The Cowboys had more rushing yards (156) than the Bengals (74), but the Bengals’ passing attack made the difference.

Joe Burrow (QB): Completed 33/44 for 369 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception.
Ja’Marr Chase (WR): 14 receptions, 177 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Chase Brown (RB): 14 carries for 58 yards (and also had 6 catches for 65 yards + 1 receiving TD)

The Bengals were dominant in the passing game: Burrow’s 369 passing yards compared to Dallas’ 183 highlight the differential.
While the Cowboys were more productive on the ground (156 vs 74 rush yards), that wasn’t enough because the Bengals’ vertical passing attack and big plays tilted the field.
Ja’Marr Chase’s 177 yards and 2 TDs stood out — he was a big reason the Bengals could lean on the aerial game.
Dallas’ offense was more balanced in terms of run/pass, but they couldn’t keep up or make enough plays in the passing game.
Crucially: a special-teams / turnover swing. The Bengals got a lucky break with a blocked punt/muff by Dallas in the closing minutes, which led to the decisive touchdown.

For the Bengals: When the passing game clicks — Burrow to Chase — they’re very difficult to contain. This game reinforced that their high-powered passing can offset a less dominant ground attack.
For the Cowboys: Even when the run game works (Dowdle’s 131 yards), if the passing game stalls (183 yards isn’t terrible, but relative to opponent it is) and special teams/turnovers bite you, you lose tight games.
Special teams & situational football mattered: the blocked punt late and how Cincinnati executed in the clutch swung the outcome.
The game underlines the classic NFL truth: you can’t rely solely on rushing or defense; when your opponent out-passes you by a big margin, you’re in trouble.