Washington
Commanders
0-1
3
FINAL
42
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys dominated the Washington Commanders with a decisive 42-3 victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This matchup was critical for both teams as they looked to establish early momentum in the season, but it was clear from the start that the Cowboys were on a mission.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for an impressive 376 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing skills. He connected frequently with Javonte Williams, who racked up 180 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target all game long. The Cowboys' offensive firepower overwhelmed the Commanders, who struggled to find any rhythm on that side of the ball.
Defensively, the Cowboys were equally impressive, with Malachi Lawrence leading the charge with three sacks, disrupting the Commanders' offense at every turn. Malik Hooker contributed with three total tackles, solidifying the secondary's performance. The game turned decisively in the second quarter, as a critical interception by Jalen Thompson halted a potential Washington drive and set up another Dallas touchdown, sealing their commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 18 | 13 | 376 | 6 | 0 | 153.9 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 19 | 7 | 87 | 0 | 1 | 29.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 180 | 60.0 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

