Washington
Commanders
0-1
13
FINAL
49
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys dominated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 49-13 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only secures an early advantage for the Cowboys but also establishes them as a formidable contender in the conference, as they continue to build momentum in their pursuit of playoff aspirations.
Dak Prescott was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 295 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing prowess. Ryan Flournoy contributed significantly in the receiving game, reeling in 93 yards, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the ground attack for the Commanders with 77 rushing yards, though his efforts were overshadowed by the Cowboys' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Malachi Lawrence recording two sacks, disrupting the Commanders' rhythm throughout the game. Shavon Revel Jr. anchored the defense with four total tackles, helping to limit Washington's scoring opportunities. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Dallas scored three consecutive touchdowns, leaving the Commanders struggling to keep pace.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 20 | 17 | 85% | 295 | 5 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 36 | 18 | 50% | 190 | 1 | 5 | 35.4 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 15 | 77 | 5.1 | 25 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 93 | 46.5 | 46 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 62 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 32 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 20 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Moody | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

