Washington
Commanders
0-0
21
FINAL
35
Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 14d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Washington Commanders 35-21, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting 2027 campaign. Both teams entered the game looking to establish early dominance, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious in this Week 1 clash. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott led the charge with 201 passing yards, but it was tight end Jake Ferguson who truly stole the spotlight, racking up 129 receiving yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Commanders quarterback Justin Fields showcased his dual-threat ability, throwing for a touchdown and rushing for an impressive 130 yards, making him a constant threat throughout the game. Defensively, the Commanders struggled to contain the Cowboys' offensive rhythm, despite some standout plays from their own unit. Odafe Oweh made a significant impact with two sacks, while Sonny Styles added an interception to his tally. However, the turning point came in the second quarter when Dallas scored back-to-back touchdowns, pulling ahead and forcing Washington to play catch-up for the remainder of the game.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Dak PrescottQB181478%2011292.1
Justin FieldsQB13646%1011166.5
Baker MayfieldQB6233%410058.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Justin FieldsQB413032.5—2951
Javonte WilliamsHB16654.1191150
Vince ButlerHB6488.071360
Reshard NailsHB9252.818090
Hunter LuepkeFB7243.4181110
Dak PrescottQB155.0—050
Baker MayfieldQB122.0—020
Troy FranklinWR000.0—000
George PickensWR000.0—000
Jake FergusonTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jake FergusonTE812916.1611350
Terry McLaurinWR15757.0101572
Reshard NailsHB4369.0190170
Troy FranklinWR13333.0130330
Hunter LuepkeFB12828.070280
George PickensWR2199.590120
Dallas GoedertTE11414.070140
KaVontae TurpinWR11313.030130
Javonte WilliamsHB2126.05060
Antonio WilliamsWR122.01020
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Odafe OwehLEDG42000
Sonny StylesMIKE30100
Markquese BellFS00100
Trey AmosCB40000
Malachi LawrenceREDG40001
Rashan GaryLEDG21011
Garrett WilliamsCB00100
Daron PayneDT30000
Leo ChenalMIKE30000
Germaine PrattWILL20000
Riley MossCB20000
Frankie LuvuWILL20000
Alijah ClarkFS10000
Amik RobertsonCB10001
Dee WintersWILL10000
Mory BambaCB10000
Bobby AndersonFS10000
Nick CrossSS10000
Dennis BoulwareMIKE00001
DaRon BlandCB00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Brandon AubreyK0050
Drew StevensK0030