The New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys met in a highly anticipated Week 5 matchup of the 2025 NFL season. The Jets, still searching for their first win, faced a Cowboys team looking to build on their impressive 40‑40 tie with the Green Bay Packers.
The game opened with the Jets taking the lead on a 25‑yard field goal by Nick Folk, which capped a 13‑play, 66‑yard drive. The Cowboys answered quickly, tying the score at 3‑3 when Brandon Aubrey nailed a 35‑yard field goal with 4:57 left in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Dallas seized the lead on a 26‑yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to tight end Jake Ferguson, completing a 13‑play, 90‑yard drive. Javonte Williams extended the advantage with a touchdown on a seven‑play, 91‑yard drive in the final minute of the quarter. With 15 seconds remaining before halftime, Prescott connected again with Ferguson on a 1‑yard pass, giving the Cowboys a 23‑3 lead at the break.
Prescott led the Cowboys’ offense with 164 passing yards and two touchdowns, adding 10 rushing yards. Williams contributed 81 rushing yards, and Jaydon Blue added 26 yards on the ground. Defensively, Donovan Wilson and Shemar James each recorded five tackles, while Marist Liufau and Juanyeh Thomas had three each.
For the Jets, Justin Fields threw for 74 yards and Breece Hall rushed for 97 yards. The Jets’ defense was anchored by Malachi Moore and Jamien Sherwood, each posting four tackles. Nick Folk’s 25‑yard field goal accounted for the Jets’ only points.
The Cowboys improved to 2‑2‑1 with a 23‑3 victory, while the Jets remained winless, still searching for their first triumph. The game underscored the Jets’ ongoing struggles and the Cowboys’ efforts to regain momentum in the league.
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