Dallas
Cowboys
8-8
42
FINAL
52
Washington
Commanders
9-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Washington Commanders topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 52-42, securing a vital victory as the regular season drew to a close. The outcome was crucial for playoff positioning, and the Commanders delivered a standout performance to clinch the win.
Quarterback Jordan Love was the architect of Washington's offensive success, throwing for an impressive 416 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his prowess and command of the game. Chigoziem Okonkwo was a key target, racking up 119 receiving yards, while Javonte Williams led the Cowboys on the ground with 97 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to match Washington's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Commanders made their presence felt, with Quan Martin leading the charge with eight total tackles. K'Lavon Chaisson added two sacks, consistently pressuring the Dallas quarterback, while Mike Sainristil's interception in the second half proved pivotal, shifting momentum back to Washington as they sought to maintain their lead. This defensive effort played a crucial role in sealing the game, ensuring that the Commanders outlasted the Cowboys in a high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 416 | 6 | 2 | 115.9 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 319 | 3 | 4 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 10 | 97 | 9.7 | 24 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | — | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 44 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 28 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 41 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 52 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 50 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 29 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Melvin Smith Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 61 |

