Dallas
Cowboys
9-0
35
FINAL
29
Washington
Commanders
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders by a score of 35-29, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for crucial wins to enhance their postseason aspirations.
Taylen Green was the star for the Cowboys, throwing for five touchdown passes and showcasing his ability to connect with key targets, including CeeDee Lamb, who racked up an impressive 183 receiving yards. Jayden Daniels of the Commanders also had a standout performance, accumulating 360 passing yards, though it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win. Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed on the ground for Washington with 73 rushing yards, keeping the offense balanced.
Defensively, the Commanders had notable performances, particularly from Leo Chenal, who led the team with nine total tackles, and Odafe Oweh, who notched two sacks. However, the turning point came late in the game when the Cowboys' defense held firm, preventing Washington from completing a late-game drive that could have tied the contest. With both teams showcasing their strengths, it was Dallas's timely plays that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 41 | 24 | 59% | 360 | 2 | 1 | 93.5 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 41 | 28 | 68% | 352 | 5 | 1 | 124.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 18 | 73 | 4.1 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 45 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 16 | 68 | 4.3 | 44 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 10 | 183 | 18.3 | 118 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 8 | 178 | 22.3 | 127 | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 25 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Stone | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Birr | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 46 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

