Washington
Commanders
0-0
41
FINAL
23
Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to kick off the 2027 season, the Washington Commanders topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 41-23. This matchup marked a significant start for both teams, with Washington looking to establish dominance early in the year.
Jayden Daniels was the standout for the Commanders, throwing for an impressive 378 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. His favorite target, Iverson Hooks, shined with a remarkable 209 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield and a key component in the Commanders’ high-scoring affair.
On defense, the Commanders made their mark with Dax Hill’s two interceptions, which played a crucial role in shifting momentum in favor of Washington. Brandon Cisse led the team in tackles, helping to stifle the Cowboys' offensive attempts. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hill's second interception set up a touchdown pass from Daniels, extending the lead and putting the game out of reach for Dallas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 378 | 4 | 0 | 147.6 |
| Byrum Brown | QB | 15 | 8 | 53% | 217 | 1 | 2 | 81.2 |
| Iverson Hooks | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrum Brown | QB | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 12 | 44 | 3.7 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rocky Bers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iverson Hooks | WR | 5 | 209 | 41.8 | 98 | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 15 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 23 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 23 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 4 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rocky Bers | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tony Freeman | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martel Hight | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Pierce | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon Harris | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 59 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 41 |

