Commanders at Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 22, Washington Commanders 18 ยท ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Final Score
Commanders 18 3 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 1 XP
Cowboys 22 1 TD ยท 5 FG ยท 1 XPAaron Rodgers 184 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 128 yds rushingRyan Flournoy 60 yds receivingJalen Thompson 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 283 ยท 240Passing yards 97 ยท 138Rushing yards 186 ยท 102Completions 25/45 ยท 14/23Yards per carry 8.1 ยท 10.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 1d ago
In a closely contested matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders by a score of 22-18, improving their record early in the 2026 season. The game featured playoff implications, with both teams looking to establish momentum in their respective divisions.
Aaron Rodgers led the Commanders' offense with 184 passing yards and a touchdown, showcasing his veteran presence in crucial moments. On the ground, Jacory Croskey-Merritt was a standout performer, racking up 128 rushing yards and keeping Dallas' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Ryan Flournoy provided support in the air for the Cowboys, contributing 60 receiving yards in the victory.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jalen Thompson's interception proved pivotal, halting a promising drive by the Commanders and allowing Dallas to maintain their lead. DeMarvion Overshown's consistent tackling, leading the team with four total tackles, anchored the Cowboys' defensive effort and ensured they held off Washington's late-game push.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 3 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 18 |
| Cowboys | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 14/30 | 47% | 184 | 1 | 1 | 63.7 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 10/15 | 67% | 121 | 0 | 1 | 63.4 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1/0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 14/23 | 61% | 146 | 1 | 0 | 93.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 17 | 128 | 7.5 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 10 | 102 | 10.2 | 26 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 27 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DeAndre HopkinsWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick CrossSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 1 | 26 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 5/5 | 1 | 66 |