Dallas
Cowboys
2-3
18
FINAL
45
Washington
Commanders
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Washington Commanders topped the Dallas Cowboys 45-18 in Week 6 of the 2028 season. This victory solidifies Washington's position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a struggling Cowboys team.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels was the star of the night, throwing for 297 yards and an impressive six touchdowns. His connection with receiver Adonai Mitchell was electric, as Mitchell racked up 158 receiving yards, making several key catches that kept drives alive. Jonathon Brooks also contributed on the ground with 65 rushing yards, helping to maintain the offensive momentum.
Defensively, the Commanders were relentless, with Quan Martin leading the charge with two interceptions that thwarted Dallas's scoring attempts. Odafe Oweh added pressure with a sack, further disrupting the Cowboys' offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when Martin's first interception set up another quick touchdown for Washington, pushing the lead to an insurmountable margin and leaving the Cowboys in a difficult position for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 297 | 6 | 1 | 124.5 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 32 | 13 | 41% | 275 | 2 | 4 | 52.9 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 20 | 65 | 3.3 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 6 | 158 | 26.3 | 21 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 34 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 11 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr. | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Brandon Finney Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen McClain | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marcus Neal Jr. | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| Kyle Konrardy | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34 |

