Dallas Cowboys Edge Out Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Week 6 Showdown
In a closely contested Week 6 match-up, the Dallas Cowboys improved their season record to 4-2 with a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, who fell to a 2-3 record. The final score read 20-17 in favor of the visiting team at SoFi Stadium.
The Dallas Cowboys' offense amassed a total of 342 yards, with their passing game contributing significantly through air yards totaling 147. Quarterback play was efficient as evidenced by a completion percentage of 70 and an impressive passer rating of 109.3. The aerial attack was highlighted by a long pass that went for 60 yards and resulted in one touchdown pass out of the total two touchdowns scored by the team.
On defense, the Cowboys were able to apply pressure on the Chargers' quarterback with eight hits and one sack for eight yards lost. The defense also made its presence felt by forcing two three-and-outs and successfully stopping one fourth-down attempt. A key interception contributed to keeping points off the board for Los Angeles.
Special teams played their part as well; field goal kickers were perfect on the day, making both attempted field goals with the longest being from 39 yards out. Additionally, all four kickoffs resulted in touchbacks, ensuring no return yardage was allowed.
The rushing attack added balance to Dallas's offensive game plan with an average gain per rush play at approximately four yards over twenty-six attempts. This ground effort produced ninety-six rushing yards and included an eighteen-yard dash into the end zone for one rushing touchdown.
Penalties did pose some challenges for Dallas throughout this contest as they accumulated eleven penalties costing them eighty-five yards but managed to secure four first downs via penalties called against Los Angeles.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory on artificial turf under open skies before seventy thousand two hundred forty fans, Dallas will host their next game against the Los Angeles Rams at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on October twenty-ninth at noon local time (5:00 PM GMT). Fans can catch this upcoming match-up live on FOX network broadcasts.