New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys Match Player Stats – Sep 15, 2024
Alvin Kamara caught the screen pass, made one cut, and suddenly 98,421 Cowboys fans went silent. That 57-yard touchdown in the second quarter wasn’t just another score. It was the moment Dallas’s 16-game home winning streak started to die. The New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys match player stats from September 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas 76011, show exactly how the Saints demolished Dallas 44-19.
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The Screen Pass That Broke Dallas
Second quarter, Saints up 14-6. Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer called for pressure, expecting another inside run. Derek Carr saw it coming. He flipped the ball to Kamara behind the line, and the rest was history.
Carr explained after the game: “We knew they were going to be aggressive. Klint [Kubiak] had us ready for exactly that look. When you get Alvin in space like that, good things happen.”
Kamara finished with 180 total yards and four touchdowns, becoming the only Saints player to score four touchdowns in multiple games.
Saints Offensive Explosion
Saints Offensive Production
| Player | Pos | C/A | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Carr | QB | 11/16 | 243 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Alvin Kamara | RB | – | – | – | – | 20 | 115 | 3 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | – | – | – | – | 3 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 96 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | – | – | – | – | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 81 | 0 |
| Jamaal Williams | RB | – | – | – | – | 8 | 39 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Taysom Hill | TE/QB | – | – | – | – | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Carr posted a 125.0 passer rating while averaging 15.1 yards per attempt. The Saints scored touchdowns on their first six possessions, something that’s happened only five times in the NFL since 2000.
Rashid Shaheed broke free for a 70-yard touchdown on a deep ball from Carr. “When Derek puts it up like that, my job’s easy,” Shaheed said postgame.
The Saints averaged 7.7 yards per play, rushed for 190 yards at 4.9 per carry, and converted every goal-to-go situation.
Cowboys Offensive Struggles
Dallas Offensive Statistics
| Player | Pos | C/A | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 27/39 | 293 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | – | – | – |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 90 | 1 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 82 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 43 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | RB | – | – | – | – | 7 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | RB | – | – | – | – | 6 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
Prescott threw for 293 yards in his first game after signing his $240 million extension, but those yards came empty. Three red zone trips, zero touchdowns.
“We moved the ball, but we didn’t finish. You can’t beat a good team kicking field goals,” Prescott said afterward.
Dallas managed just 68 rushing yards on 21 attempts (3.2 yards per carry).
Defensive Stats: Saints Bend, Cowboys Break
Saints Defensive Leaders
| Player | Pos | Total Tackles | Sacks | TFL | INT | Pass Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | LB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | LB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carl Granderson | DE | 5 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tyrann Mathieu | S | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Paulson Adebo’s 47-yard interception return came when Jalen Brooks slipped on his route. The Saints defence held Dallas scoreless on three red zone attempts.
Cowboys Defensive Breakdown
| Player | Pos | Total Tackles | Sacks | TFL | INT | Pass Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Kendricks | MLB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Wilson | S | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | LB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The Cowboys allowed 190 rushing yards and generated just one sack. Parsons managed only three tackles. “They had answers for everything we did,” he said.
Team Statistics Breakdown
Score by Quarter
Score by Quarter
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 14 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 44 |
| Cowboys | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
Key Team Stats
Key Team Stats
| Category | Saints | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 432 | 353 |
| Yards Per Play | 7.7 | 5.3 |
| Third Downs | 5/8 (62.5%) | 6/13 (46.2%) |
| Red Zone TDs | 4/5 (80%) | 0/3 (0%) |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Time of Possession | 30:31 | 29:29 |
Special Teams
Brandon Aubrey connected on all four field goal attempts (52, 38, 48, and 40 yards), extending his NFL record streak of 50+ yard makes to 13. Blake Grupe made his only field goal attempt for New Orleans.
Current Season Impact
Now in Week 15 of the 2025 season, the Cowboys sit at 8-6, fighting for a wild card spot. Since this loss, they’ve struggled against teams using similar offensive approaches. The Ravens ran for 182 yards in Week 3. The Lions accumulated 184 in Week 6.
The Saints are 10-4 through Week 15. Kubiak’s offensive system continues producing results, with the team scoring 30+ points in eight games this season.
Recent Cowboys games show ongoing issues. Their matchup with Baltimore exposed the same defensive problems. The Eagles games demonstrated red zone struggles. Check their Detroit matchup and Bengals game for similar patterns.
Social Media Reactions
Michael Irvin tweeted: “That wasn’t Cowboys football. We got punched in the mouth and never punched back.”
Demario Davis posted from the locker room: “Built different. Who Dat!”
Jerry Jones kept it brief: “We got outplayed, outcoached, and embarrassed. That’s on all of us.”
Fantasy and Betting Takeaways
Start confidently:
- Kamara vs screen-vulnerable defences
- Saints DST against red zone-challenged teams
- Carr when New Orleans establishes the run
Proceed cautiously:
- Cowboys RBs when trailing
- Prescott without run support
- Parsons in IDP leagues vs teams that neutralize him
FAQs About New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys Match Player Stats
Who scored the most points in Saints vs Cowboys?
Alvin Kamara led all scorers with 24 points on four touchdowns.
How many yards did Dak Prescott throw for?
Prescott completed 27 of 39 passes for 293 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
What is the Cowboys’ home record after this loss?
The loss ended Dallas’s 16-game home winning streak, dropping their 2024 record to 1-1.
Which Saints players recorded interceptions?
Paulson Adebo (47-yard return) and Tyrann Mathieu.
How did this affect playoff standings?
Through Week 15 of 2025, Dallas is 8-6 fighting for a wild card, while New Orleans is 10-4.
Bottom Line
The New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys match player stats from September 15, 2024, reveal how scheme and execution beat talent. The Saints showed every team how to attack Dallas. The Cowboys learned that home-field advantage means nothing without fundamentals.
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