Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
49
FINAL
14
Washington
Commanders
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Washington Commanders 49-14, solidifying their playoff position with a commanding performance. With the stakes high heading into the postseason, Dallas showcased their offensive prowess, leaving no doubt about their capabilities as they prepare for the challenges ahead.
Dak Prescott led the charge for the Cowboys, throwing for an impressive 419 yards and six touchdowns, a remarkable display that kept the Commanders' defense on their heels all afternoon. CeeDee Lamb was a standout target, racking up 108 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the offensive explosion. The Cowboys' ability to move the ball with precision allowed them to dominate the scoreboard.
Defensively, the Cowboys were effective in creating turnovers, with Jaishawn Barham snagging an interception that helped shift momentum early in the game. The turning point came late in the first half when Prescott connected with Lamb for a touchdown, extending the lead to 28-7 and effectively sealing the outcome. While the Commanders' Sonny Styles led the defense with five tackles, it was clear that they struggled to contain the Cowboys' high-octane attack throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 18 | 18 | 100% | 419 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 28 | 13 | 46% | 217 | 1 | 2 | 55.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 10 | 36 | 3.6 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 12 | 28 | 2.3 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 33 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 21 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 42 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 30 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 49 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 36 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 21 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Moody | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

