Washington
Commanders
1-0
64
FINAL
43
Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane offensive showdown, the Washington Commanders triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 64-43. This Week 2 clash of the 2026 season showcased two prolific offenses, but it was Washington's balanced attack that ultimately secured the victory.
Leading the way for the Commanders was Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who racked up an impressive 234 rushing yards, proving to be a game-changer on the ground. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott shone for the Cowboys, throwing for 545 yards and six touchdowns, though it wasn't enough to clinch the win. Trey Benson also made his mark with 231 receiving yards, displaying his ability to stretch the field.
Defensively, the Commanders made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Amik Robertson's two interceptions were pivotal, halting Dallas drives and providing Washington with additional scoring opportunities. Additionally, Chase Young's single sack contributed to the pressure on Prescott, forcing hurried throws that ultimately played a significant role in the outcome of this thrilling matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 35 | 21 | 60% | 545 | 6 | 6 | 104.1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 18 | 13 | 72% | 354 | 5 | 0 | 153.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 28 | 234 | 8.4 | 49 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 10 | 18 | 1.8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 231 | 46.2 | 104 | 3 | 78 | 1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 218 | 43.6 | 121 | 3 | 79 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 7 | 153 | 21.9 | 67 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 39 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 32 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Brevyn Spann-Ford | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odafe Oweh | REDG | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 46 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

